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Wet winter translates into satisfying spring for desert plants and animals

Southern Arizona wildflowers, insects, and reptiles are among those benefiting from more moisture.

The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona

The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?

University of Arizona hurricane researchers predict above-average season ahead

They say the number of named hurricanes could reach a mark set in 2017.

The ice is broken: temps climb to 100

The last day of April was the first day in 2023 Tucson hit 100

UA researchers mount new global wind study

They are using satellites to measure speed and direction of winds aloft.

Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall

Like other parts of the West, northern Arizona received an abundance of snow over the winter.

The Buzz: Arizona's growing wine industry

State lawmakers celebrate Arizona Wine Month as wine's place in the state's economy grows

The Buzz: How snowmelt affects Arizona's water supply

How much will a wet winter improve drought conditions around the state?

Winter moisture expected to yield big wildflower bloom in Arizona

Experts say conditions lined up to produce massive floral displays in lower elevations.

Winter snow slows space exploration in southern Arizona

Mountaintop astronomers are sometimes stranded by heavy snow at telescope sites.

The Buzz: Arizona and snow

While non-rain precipitation is rare in the deserts, it's not uncommon for the mountains to get feet of snow each year.

Ski Valley opens for snowboarding and skiing

Almost 250 people attended and worked Ski Valley's opening day.

Winter solstice: Why isn't the shortest day of the year in the deepest part of winter?

It may be the day with the fewest hours of sunshine for the global north, but there is another source of heat to consider.

The Buzz: Looking back on 2022

Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.

2022 "Monsoon Madness" names a decisive winner

The victor successfully predicted rainfall totals during another active season.

Salvation Army Cooling Center

Heat-related illnesses during the Southern Arizona summers can be dangerous and even deadly. Salvation Army Cooling Centers or “Heat Refuges” are open to all, and provide a climate-controlled space to eat, relax, and re-hydrate.

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