Spring Blizzard Fueled by Arctic Warming, Climate Change – CBS News
Article Synopsis – The blizzard that hit the upper midwest this week and dumped up to two feet of snow was fueled by an ever-warming Arctic. Extreme weather events have been increasing in the midwest, with the area experiencing close to 40% more precipitation since 1958. As global warming continues, these events are expected to increase, with the upper midwest projected to see another 20% increase in precipitation by late century. To read the actual article click here.