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Total precipitation departure from the mean over the past 7 days

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March 21, 2025

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2024 Breaks Records as Warmest Year in the U.S., with Midwest Experiencing Extreme Climate Anomalies

Earlier this month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) released its assessment of the U.S. Climate, reporting that…

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Former State Climatologist Bryan Mark Honored with 2024 Lois Jones Award for Outstanding Science Communication and Engagement

The State Climate Office of Ohio proudly celebrates Professor Bryan Mark, Ohio's State Climatologist from 2015 to 2022, as the recipient of the Byrd Center's prestigious 2024 Lois M. Jones Award…

Jim DeGrand

Congratulations to Assistant State Climatologist Jim DeGrand, Recipient of the Byrd Center's 2024 Henry Brecher Technical Achievement Award

The State Climate Office of Ohio (SCOO) is thrilled to announce that our Assistant State Climatologist, Jim DeGrand, has been honored with Byrd Center's prestigious Henry Brecher Technical…

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As wildfires intensify, prolonged exposure to pollution linked to premature death

Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that wildfire smoke significantly reduces life expectancy, while also diminishing the health benefits of local greenspaces. Greenspaces,…

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Dr. Bryan Mark
Faculty Member, Geography Department
mark.9@osu.edu
Jeff Rogers
Ohio State Climatologist Emeritus
rogers.21@osu.edu
Aaron Wilson
State Climatologist of Ohio; Assistant Professor - Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist, Department of Extension - CFAES
wilson.1010@osu.edu
Jim Degrand
Assistant State Climatologist
degrand.1@osu.edu

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