• Media claims of Mount Rainier tremor proven false by USGS and PNSN

    ByTeo Blašković

    Contrary to recent media coverage suggesting Mount Rainier had entered an unprecedented tremor phase, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that no volcanic tremor is occurring at the volcano. The abnormal seismic signal detected over several days in mid-November 2025 originated from ice buildup and communication interference at the STAR station on Rainier’s west flank. Monitoring data from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) show no signs of volcanic unrest, and the Alert Level remains at Normal.

  • WPC issues Moderate Excessive Rainfall Outlook for south-central Texas, risk expanding into eastern Oklahoma and the Ozarks

    ByTeo Blašković

    The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall for south-central Texas through Thursday, November 20, 2025, with 75–125 mm (3–5 inches) of rain possible and locally higher totals. The same frontal system is forecast to advance eastward into eastern Oklahoma and the Ozarks by Thursday night, bringing a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall to those regions.

  • Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall in the Southwest, Flood Watches in effect for parts of Texas

    ByRishav Kothari

    Flood Watches are in effect for parts of southern and central Texas through Thursday, November 20, 2025, as a low-pressure system moves east across the southwestern United States. The Weather Prediction Center has placed portions of the Southwest under a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall, with some areas expected to receive up to 150 mm (6 inches) of rain.

  • Heavy snow over the Sierra Nevada on Monday

    ByTeo Blašković

    Heavy snow and gusts to about 65 km/h (40 mph) are forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park in California on Monday, November 17, 2025, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 16:00 PST. A brief break is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by increased chances for rain and snow showers on Thursday, November 20.