Is it a heat wave or global warming?
NORWICH – A burst of phenomenal spring weather in late November hasn’t brought about many complaints, but should it be a cause for concern?
According to some local residents, they do attribute the unseasonably warm temperatures to monumental changes in the atmosphere and environment, as opposed to just a streak of good luck.
“I thinks it’s got more to do with global warming,” said Edith Giglio of Sherburne, who claims she has witnessed a significant warm-up over her lifetime. “It’s a lot warmer now.”
Sandra Shepler of Oxford also believes the recent warm spell is a result of global warming, which in her opinion – based on the unusually comfortable climate for this time of year – may not be a bad thing. “I like it like this,” she said.
Since last Wednesday, daytime temperatures have ranged from the upper 50s into the lower 60s, all well above the region’s all-time average of 37.6 degrees, according to information from the National Weather Service in Binghamton.
“I’ll take every minute of it,” said South Plymouth resident Giff Foster, who explained that the warm weather has been unexpectedly beneficial for his alternative fuels operation, which helps to run his farm. However, Foster is sure that this benefit isn’t just a fluke, contending it’s a combination of natural transformations and man-made elements. “It’s the result of a flow from the Ice Age into a warming period, and an increase in particulate matter going into the atmosphere – having the effect of unusual weather patterns.”
Norwich resident Karen Hoag, unsure of the specific reason for the warmth, isn’t quick to blame global warming for the recent up-turn.
“I’m not sure about this global warming business, it sounds like bologna to me,” Hoag said. “We’ve had weather like this before.” But she doesn’t discount the possibility of human influence on the situation, either. “It’s like my grandfather used to say, ‘with all the stuff we are putting in the skies, some day we are going to have to live it,” she said, expressing concern over the possible environmental problems created by industrial emissions and byproducts that could affect future generations. “That’s what scares me.”
Jay Lawrimore, the chief of the Climate Monitoring Branch for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s National Climate Data Service, says people should be concerned, but shouldn’t necessarily blame global warming.
“The United States and the globe is getting warmer,” said Lawrimore in a phone interview with The Evening Sun. “There is no way to say that this anomaly in Upstate New York is in and of itself a product of global warming. These anomalies have always occurred.” Lawrimore said that a “climate change” is and has been occurring, but global warming isn’t a plausible conclusion at this time. “People should enjoy the warm weather,” he said, “but be concerned in general about what we do to warm the climate.” Lawrimore said that un-checked high emissions and other factors will continue to contribute to a wide range scenarios including rising seas, eroding coast lines, increased flooding, more severe droughts and stronger storms.
This November currently stands at 7th on the all-time list of warmest Novembers for the Southern Tier, said David Nicosia, the Warnings Coordination Meteorologist with National Weather Service in Binghamton.
“We’re pretty lucky,” Nicosia said. “It’s going to end soon.”
According to Nicosia, the average temperature this month has been 41.6 degrees, up from 41.2 degrees in November 2005. The warmest November for this area was in 1975 with an average of 44.6 degrees, and Nicosia said that with continued warm weather expected through Thursday, this particular November could move into the top 5.
“You can’t blame it on global warming,” he said, explaining that it takes decades to measure such an extreme phenomenon as global warming. Nicosia does admit that this could mean a lighter winter. “The winters that have followed a November like this were all mild. That could be a sign,” he said. “But nothing is guaranteed in this business.”
Global warming or not, some people welcome the change.
“I wish it would stay like this all the time,” said Grady Beckwith, a resident of Preston Manor.
According to some local residents, they do attribute the unseasonably warm temperatures to monumental changes in the atmosphere and environment, as opposed to just a streak of good luck.
“I thinks it’s got more to do with global warming,” said Edith Giglio of Sherburne, who claims she has witnessed a significant warm-up over her lifetime. “It’s a lot warmer now.”
Sandra Shepler of Oxford also believes the recent warm spell is a result of global warming, which in her opinion – based on the unusually comfortable climate for this time of year – may not be a bad thing. “I like it like this,” she said.
Since last Wednesday, daytime temperatures have ranged from the upper 50s into the lower 60s, all well above the region’s all-time average of 37.6 degrees, according to information from the National Weather Service in Binghamton.
“I’ll take every minute of it,” said South Plymouth resident Giff Foster, who explained that the warm weather has been unexpectedly beneficial for his alternative fuels operation, which helps to run his farm. However, Foster is sure that this benefit isn’t just a fluke, contending it’s a combination of natural transformations and man-made elements. “It’s the result of a flow from the Ice Age into a warming period, and an increase in particulate matter going into the atmosphere – having the effect of unusual weather patterns.”
Norwich resident Karen Hoag, unsure of the specific reason for the warmth, isn’t quick to blame global warming for the recent up-turn.
“I’m not sure about this global warming business, it sounds like bologna to me,” Hoag said. “We’ve had weather like this before.” But she doesn’t discount the possibility of human influence on the situation, either. “It’s like my grandfather used to say, ‘with all the stuff we are putting in the skies, some day we are going to have to live it,” she said, expressing concern over the possible environmental problems created by industrial emissions and byproducts that could affect future generations. “That’s what scares me.”
Jay Lawrimore, the chief of the Climate Monitoring Branch for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s National Climate Data Service, says people should be concerned, but shouldn’t necessarily blame global warming.
“The United States and the globe is getting warmer,” said Lawrimore in a phone interview with The Evening Sun. “There is no way to say that this anomaly in Upstate New York is in and of itself a product of global warming. These anomalies have always occurred.” Lawrimore said that a “climate change” is and has been occurring, but global warming isn’t a plausible conclusion at this time. “People should enjoy the warm weather,” he said, “but be concerned in general about what we do to warm the climate.” Lawrimore said that un-checked high emissions and other factors will continue to contribute to a wide range scenarios including rising seas, eroding coast lines, increased flooding, more severe droughts and stronger storms.
This November currently stands at 7th on the all-time list of warmest Novembers for the Southern Tier, said David Nicosia, the Warnings Coordination Meteorologist with National Weather Service in Binghamton.
“We’re pretty lucky,” Nicosia said. “It’s going to end soon.”
According to Nicosia, the average temperature this month has been 41.6 degrees, up from 41.2 degrees in November 2005. The warmest November for this area was in 1975 with an average of 44.6 degrees, and Nicosia said that with continued warm weather expected through Thursday, this particular November could move into the top 5.
“You can’t blame it on global warming,” he said, explaining that it takes decades to measure such an extreme phenomenon as global warming. Nicosia does admit that this could mean a lighter winter. “The winters that have followed a November like this were all mild. That could be a sign,” he said. “But nothing is guaranteed in this business.”
Global warming or not, some people welcome the change.
“I wish it would stay like this all the time,” said Grady Beckwith, a resident of Preston Manor.
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