Axios Columbus

Columbus' cold streaks are getting shorter

By Alissa Widman NeeseKavya BeherajAlex Fitzpatrick,

2024-03-05

Data: Climate Central ; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/Axios

If this winter's weather has felt more erratic than usual, it's not just in your head.

By the numbers: Columbus' cold weather streaks have gotten six days shorter on average since 1970, Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report from a new Climate Central analysis .

Why it matters: Few people love cold snaps, but they are essential for some farmers, winter sports lovers and those who enjoy a good backyard snowball fight.

What they did: Climate Central defines a "winter cold streak" as "at least two consecutive December-February days with average temperatures below the 1991-2020 winter normal average temperature" at a given location.

Zoom in: Last year's longest streak in Columbus lasted six days, from Jan. 30-Feb. 4.

Sign up for Axios Columbus for free.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 0

Add a Comment

New York City, NY9 days ago

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores

New York City, NY9 days ago

Surprise layoffs hit Nebraska as an unexpected company downsizes

Omaha, NE7 days ago

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Massachusetts State5 days ago

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Town Talks13 days ago

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Chicago, IL8 days ago

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Kentucky State13 days ago

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Wyoming State25 days ago

North Carolina Is Home To Two Of The Most Expensive Grocery Stores in America

Charlotte, NC19 days ago

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Fulton, MO19 days ago

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Chicago, IL13 days ago

Horoscope for Tuesday, July 23rd

Devra Lee3 hours ago

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Massachusetts State18 days ago

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Denver, CO18 days ago

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Saint Augustine, FL11 days ago

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Aurora, CO10 days ago

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Massachusetts State27 days ago

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

Jacksonville, FL11 days ago

3 Zodiac Signs That Most Love to Garden

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment15 days ago

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.

Comments / 0

Community Policy