SALT LAKE CITY — While temperatures topped out in the 80s in the Wasatch Front and other parts of the state on Saturday winter may have at least one last trick up its sleeve The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Utah's southern mountains which could get blasted by another 5 to 15 inches of snow between Sunday and Tuesday mornings especially near the top of the Uinta Mountains but rain is more likely as part of the latest spring storm It all has to with a "large" low-pressure trough off the Gulf of Alaska which is helping push a high-pressure system set up over Utah off to the east The system is diving toward Southern California before making its way into Utah Some isolated showers and thunderstorms popped up across southern Utah on Saturday afternoon but the brunt of the system will arrive in Utah on Sunday It'll bring more widespread scattered showers with a heavier emphasis on southern Utah but they're forecast to reach throughout the state during the day with Monday being the strongest potential," Eubank said adding that some easterly flow projected on Monday could impact rain totals across the Wasatch Front Models indicate the "coldest air" with the system will reach northern Arizona and southern Utah dropping temperatures in the highest elevations low enough for some "pretty significant" snow accumulations in the highest elevation areas meteorologist for the National Weather Service Weather service models indicate that the Wasatch Mountains could get a few inches while the highest peaks in the Uinta Mountains could receive 6 to 12 inches the advisory only applies to areas above 9,000 feet elevation in the southern mountains as a way to alert people recreating or traveling in the area where most of the snow from this winter has already melted "It's really aimed at anyone who is going to any sort of outdoor recreation in the high terrain of southern Utah," he said "(Those areas) are going to be building a pretty significant amount of snow from this storm system." KSL Weather models indicate the storm has the potential to deliver over one-third of rain across the state by Tuesday including over three-quarters of an inch across most of southern Utah While it's a boost for the state's driest region Only about one-third of Utah's peak snowpack remains in the mountains including a small percentage of southern Utah's below-average snowpack "It almost seems like it's too little "This kind of stuff would have been much more beneficial during the wintertime when the snow would stick around and right after that we're going to start warming up temperatures (later in the week) any accumulating snow is likely going to melt pretty quickly there." Gov. Spencer Cox issued an emergency drought order last month which applies to 17 counties across southern and central Utah over those regions' dry conditions and below-normal snowpack levels Full seven-day forecasts for areas across Utah can be found online, at the KSL Weather Center. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Australia has baked through a mean temperature 2.1C above the baseline average from 1961 to 1990 since last August. (ABC News: Patrick Thomas) Link copiedShareShare articleThe Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) updated seasonal outlook is predicting one of Australia's warmest winters on record. Another winter of unseasonably high temperatures would follow our two warmest winters on record in 2023 and 2024, and would swing the odds to favour a third consecutive poor snow season. While the temperature outlook is clear, rainfall prospects are more variable with the majority of the country having a near even chance of above or below average falls. Since last August, Australia has baked through a mean temperature 2.1 degrees Celsius above the baseline average from 1961-1990, which equates to a temperature about 2.5C above pre-industrial levels. According to modelling released by the BOM today, this abnormal run of high temperatures will continue into winter. The outlook indicates a mean temperature, which is the average of minimums and maximums, about 1.5C above the 1961-1990 baseline across Australia. Since winter temperatures do not fluctuate as severely as other seasons, a deviation of this magnitude would rank in the top three warmest winters on record, joining a +1.54C anomaly in 2023 and +1.49 anomaly in 2024. A winter forecast from the ECMWF shows abnormal warmth across most of Australia. (ABC News) Relative to temperatures in the early 20th century, the BOM's forecast equates to an increase in temperatures of about 2C this winter. Other forecasts released this week also favour a warm winter, including from the well renowned European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) which runs the most accurate weather model in the world. The ECMWF tips a winter temperature from 0.5C to 1C above the 1993-2016 average for about two thirds of Australia, equivalent to a 1C to 1.5C warming above the BOM's baseline period. The last time our national average winter temperature was below the long-term average was back in 2012. It's no surprise a clear link exists between temperatures and snow season quality, since for every 1C of warming the snowline rises from 100 to 150 metres. In higher alpine regions around the world, temperatures are comfortably below zero and climate change has so far had little impact on skiing conditions. Unfortunately, that's not the case in Australia, where our modest mountains and latitude result in alpine temperatures only marginally below freezing even on the coldest days. Smiggins ski area in peak season 2024 was closed due to lack of snow. (Supplied: sheeplovebeer) The consequence is the unprecedented heat during 2023 and 2024 brought two of the worst snow seasons on record, especially for lower resorts which struggled to retain a snow cover for more than a few weeks. While a warm winter is a near certainty, if precipitation happens to coincide with the cooler days, a reasonable snow season can still eventuate — as we saw in 2013 and 1991. The issue though in recent years, is not necessarily how much snow is falling, it's the warm temperatures between snowfalls leading to rapid melting and rain. Mount Hotham for example reported over 3m of snow falling in 2023, but the natural snow depth failed to reach 1m. The consecutive poor years is also impacting visitor numbers to our alpine regions. The Australian Ski Areas Association reported a 35 per cent drop in total visitors between 2022 (a relatively good snow year) and 2024. In the absence of broadscale influences like El Niño or La Niña, the main contributor to the ongoing abnormal heat has been the local environment. Specifically, the chief influence is the state of ocean temperatures surrounding our country which remain comfortably warmer than normal off every coastline. Waters surrounding Australia remain at near record warm levels, which is contributing to the warm air temperatures. (ABC News) The highest water temperatures compared to normal are currently off the west coast, up to 3C, and although anomalies will fluctuate in the coming months, modelling suggests the general pattern of ocean warmth will continue until at least mid-spring. The additional heat in the ocean helps to warm the layer of air just above the surface — which then leads to warmer winds blowing across land. When combined with already raised atmospheric temperatures from climate change, the consequence is the frequent temperature records observed during the past nine months. The BOM's outlook indicates a near 50 per cent chance of above or below median rain across most of Australia. (ABC News) While the temperature outlook is straightforward, the lack of an active seasonal driver from the Pacific or Indian Ocean has reduced the confidence in rainfall predictions. Essentially, there is less certainty in whether precipitation will be above or below normal. The only exception is in north-west Australia where the warmer oceans should boost evaporation and convection — which adds moisture to the atmosphere. The other impediment to a more certain winter rain forecast is the autumn predictability barrier, a term used by meteorologists to describe the lower accuracy in seasonal models at this time of year. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) but I’m still looking back on this winter and shaking my head in amazement What an incredible run of wintery weather we had But what made it truly special was serving for the first time as the coordinator of the Hopkinton youth Nordic ski program part of the larger New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League I love two things about Nordic skiing: The first is going fast the second is going fast through the woods I like watching the snowy trees and icy brooks pass by it’s hard to love a winter sport that can’t rely on machine-made snow not a December-to-March day goes by that I don’t worry about losing this fun to climate change and our warming winters Is it truly better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all I decided it was most important to me that kids were being active Nordic ski proficiency was not my ultimate goal I wasn’t even sure there would be a winter 2025 My late-autumn self was confident that we would have only intermittent snow cover and I was prepared to help BKL be ready for a variety of conditions I even reached out to the Beaver Meadow BKL leader at the beginning of the season Should we combine practices and forces for the greater good of Nordic skiing Our season surpassed my wildest expectations We had consistent snow cover for a month over at the Hopkinton fairgrounds where we ski We had 13 committed high school volunteer coaches who loved spending time with “their” kids plus a group of parents who skied for fun while their kids were at BKL practice I knew our snow could disappear at any moment so we skied unless there was hazardous weather or the temps dropped below 10 degrees And there was definitely a long stretch of cold Sometimes I worried for the youngest skiers but then their group would pass me and they would be laughing laughing some more and getting back up to try again Kids gritted their teeth and pushed their bodies as they mastered a new way of moving They shrieked with joy as they skied in fast pursuit of their coaches in endless rounds of “Fishy Cross My Ocean.” They made new friends,= and delighted in after-practice hot cocoa and I had a front-row spot at the finish (with a cowbell in hand Every kid crossed the finish line to the cheers of their teammates and the smiles on their faces were so darn wholesome it was all I could do not to explode with happiness when I went home What could I say to these young skiers who just had the time of their lives All I could think about was how they might only get a few more winters like that — ever I’m not here to suggest new ways of fighting climate change we all know what we need to do: burn fewer fossil fuels protect our biodiversity and work to create resilient communities I’m here to tell one more story of why we need to do that difficult work It’s a story worth telling because these BKL kids got everything we adults claim to want for them: character-building It was a remarkable experience for me and for them as you look ahead to spring and the state budget you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users discusses the shifting landscape of tick-borne illnesses during Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise across the Northeast fueled by shifting seasonal patterns and warming temperatures blacklegged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks) are staying active well beyond traditional risk windows posing an extended public health threat to people in affected areas Andrew Lover, MPH, PhD, MS, deputy director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases says the lengthening of tick season is one of the most striking developments in recent years "The tick season is changing a lot in terms of the winters are less cold and potentially shorter so ticks are active later in the fall and earlier in the spring than they have been historically," Lover said "That really changes where people's risk perception should be Not everyone thinks about ticks at Thanksgiving time here in the Northeast This extended activity is compounded by geographic expansion Ticks are now becoming more prevalent in northern states like Vermont regions that historically saw only sparse tick populations "The ticks are also spreading north through Vermont and New Hampshire and Maine which historically had really small numbers in just a few isolated places for deer ticks "So the health systems in those three states are having to work really hard to start ramping up to deal with those health problems." Tracking tick-borne disease incidence presents its own set of challenges widespread presumptive treatment for Lyme—administering antibiotics based on symptoms or tick exposure alone—can obscure data and trends is that at least Lyme disease is so common that there's a lot of presumptive treatment," he said people just get doxycycline if they have an attached tick several promising prevention tools are in development A resurgence of interest in Lyme vaccination is underway and researchers are also testing passive immunization strategies "There’s a reinvigoration of that space to get a new or improved vaccine," said Lover "And there's also some work trying to get some monoclonal antibodies so you can get an injection at the start of the season which would really knock down the chances of Lyme disease." He emphasized the continued importance of everyday prevention methods like EPA-approved repellents and frequent tick checks but noted that broader insights into exposure patterns may help target education efforts more effectively "There’s a lot of other work trying to understand exactly where people are getting most of their exposures whether it’s around your house where you’re gardening or whether it’s during recreation," he said "That will help to help people understand when they are at their highest risk and then take appropriate action." As ticks continue to expand into new areas "Certainly the Upper Midwest has started to see more tick-borne disease in the last 20 years," Lover said "Canada is also having some new places pop up That’s just a general trend everywhere." Yet one of the most critical and overlooked gaps in the fight against tick-borne illness lies in human behavior "A lot of people know they probably should use repellent and that long pants are a good idea but it's challenging to do that every day whenever you're outside," Lover explained "So I think that's really the big gap trying to understand what types of interventions are easy to do and work with people's lives on a day-to-day basis." 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It's kind of been like taking a job to a certain extent -- we're traveling every weekend." Playing for Prolific Prep gave Grady the platform to compete on a national stage, showing what he could bring to a high-level program like Michigan. He had the chance to engage more with the analytical side of the game, something he believes will serve him well in Dusty May's system "The new era -- I really enjoy the vibe that they have going there the coaches are always in the gym working out players just trying to get their players better and their team to take that next step forward I just knew -- I went on all these official visits and then I went to Michigan Grady looks forward to connecting with his new teammates and coaching staff drawn in by a U-M coaching group that values relationships just as much as results He prides himself on constantly learning from those around him "I'm not really a transactional kind of guy I like consistency in relationships and that's kind of the main thing for me I love that I'm going to be able to build a relationship and I know that I'm going to have a great relationship with every single one of the coaches when I leave." Like his fellow incoming freshmen Trey McKenney and Oscar Goodman Grady points to his versatility as a defining part of his game While he's widely recognized as one of the best knockdown three-point shooters in his class crafty and an exceptional playmaker who can score in a variety of ways his name does start with "win." And a winner he is going 47-0 in his two seasons with Prolific Prep and the Grind Session the international elite prep basketball circuit then dropped 21 points to lead Prolific Prep to its third straight championship That competitive fire runs in the family -- he credits his dad confident in his game and never missing a chance for some good-natured trash talk Expect some of that passion at Crisler Center come fall who passed away from a heart attack -- a name that lives on through this relentless player ready to leave his legacy Stream Strand here: https://aursjoen.bandcamp.com/album/strand “Apollo” was written a few years ago and the idea was inspired by Dave Wyndorf (Monster Magnet) I always found Dave’s use of his voice absolutely masterful and with this sort of dangerous edge to it It started me thinking about the voice as a weapon from everyday life and how we can so deeply cut into people “Apollo” features a guest performance by Stephan Bryan Salit of Octavian Winters on guitar As with the previous two singles – the ever-haunting “For Want Of” and her ethereal debut “Nytår” – the new video is the work of filmmaker David Kruschke showcasing his masterful capture of light and colour “David Kruschke and I played with the idea of a sort of summoning or perhaps a sort of ecstatic possession… in it I discover a mask that seems to be a gateway to – or for – something but also the god of prophecy and that altered oracular state.” These ideas all relate to this collection of work as Aursjoen which heralds Ria Aursjoen’s emergence in a new direction without leaving behind her ongoing work with Octavian Winters this dynamic slice of ethereal gothica is dark and light in equal measure While Aursjoen’s voice and composition are distinctly recognizable and unique the performances and sweeping arrangements somewhat recall Faith’s work with Faith and the Muse as this is the first time I have had free creative rein to release work that is entirely my own I have always enjoyed collaborating with other musicians but I had built up a huge amount of my own material that had nowhere to go It’s very exciting and fulfilling for me to bring all that together into one package The listening arc of this EP represents many different times of life for me William Faith and I have woven everything together with a recognizable sound that has continuity as well as variety.” says Ria Aursjoen “What I really love is to create music that is more than the sum of its parts where the interplay (either harmonically or rhythmically) between different motifs gives birth to something extra something “meta” that you can’t predict or engineer I think those two states of feeling did that in my life too… a different self a new era was born for me out of that ice and fire.” Aursjoen experiences sound as visual structures she wrote her musical ideas down in a unique system of notation she created based around her visual perceptions of music Aursjoen also won two national art competitions by eight and illustrated a children’s book She creates much of Octavian Winters’ artwork and currently works with inks and parchment velum to create palimpsest-style art he was the son of the late Seth and Mary Winters.  Evan graduated from Milford High school in 1966 and attended Southern Connecticut State University who was more like a brother to him; nieces and nephews and Gavin; great nephews and nieces; as well as extended family and friends He was predeceased by his parents and brother Evan came from a strong family lineage of community and public service which led him to a 33 year career as a dedicated Milford firefighter.    He loved his Milford community was deeply committed and actively involved in numerous clubs and affiliations he voluntarily drove children in need of care as far away as Boston and Philadelphia many times waited hours so that he could provide them with a safe return trip home.  In addition he was an active member of the Point Beach Volunteer Engine Company No Toy for Tots program as well as the Milford Historical society-Milford Fire Department division.  When he wasn’t busy serving his community and on many occasions he could be found sitting in a beach parking lot reading in his truck.  He loved socializing and stopped in to meet ‘his boys’ for coffee at Devine Bagels He also loved to travel and throughout his lifetime visited too many places to name within the US Caribbean and around the world.   However his true passion and life’s work was to help others He was unquestionably happy to help freely and it didn’t matter what needed to be done or for whom The love for his family was where the depth of his heart shone brightest.  He was the rock and foundation of the Winters family we lost Evan Winters who passed away suddenly at Milford Hospital.  His passing has left a void that no one else will be able to fill.  Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital Toys for Tots-Milford Professional Firefighters & Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Burns Center fund 267 Grant Street Bridgeport Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight The Times News has teamed up with area clergy to share ‘Words of Comfort’ twice a week in our print edition and online at TimesNews.Net. Any member of the clergy who’d like to get involved can contact Allison Winters at awinters@sixriversmedia.com Today's Words of Comfort message comes from Rev the pastor of Shades of Grace United Methodist Church in Kingsport Have you heard about the “winters” of Tennessee One of them is referred to as Blackberry winter between early to mid-May That is usually when the blackberry vines are in full bloom In our general area folk often mention a tenth of May cold spell Someone said if you do not like the weather just hang around for a few minutes and it will surely change There is generally an exception to every rule Did you know that in the year 1816 winter prevailed throughout the entire year Present day Kingsport was chartered in 1822 The area was known at that time as King’s Boat Yard The late Muriel Spoden wrote a book titled “The Netherland Inn Chronicles” ice and frost became progressively worse through August People froze to death as snow and sleet fell for seventeen days in May August was worse as ice coating killed everything green and ice-covered ponds and rivers.” This was a global weather event Hopefully most of us will not complain so much about the things we cannot control Jesus offered a model for prayer that helps us trust God one day at a time Scripture teaches that rain falls on the righteous and wicked alike Each of us will encounter the winters of life that bring sadness loneliness and general feelings of unworthiness The good news to depend upon is found in the very first book of Genesis in Hebrew Bible Chapter 8:22 says” While the earth remains Is your faith securely grounded in the promise of Jesus who said he will never leave nor forsake us Are you confident in his promise to be with you forever Will Shewey is pastor of Shades of Grace United Methodist Church in Kingsport James Reasor is an author and volunteer chaplain with Ballad Health Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Marni Rose McFall is a Newsweek reporter based in London Marni joined Newsweek in 2024 from Frasers Group and had previously written for Cosmopolitan She is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh You can get in touch with Marni by emailing m.mcfall@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Natalie Winters, the White House correspondent for Steve Bannon's WarRoom has hit back at comments about her attire after British outlet the Daily Mail described her as being "famed for skimpy outfits." Newsweek has contacted Winters via social media and the Daily Mail via email for comment WarRoom is among several outlets in the press corps associated with the "Make America Great Again" movement, along with Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA and Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire On April 23, the Daily Mail published an article titled "CNN reporter stuns MAGA White House correspondent famed for skimpy outfits with very frank question." who became a White House correspondent on January 28 commented on the description in a social media post that has since received more than 100,000 views On X, formerly Twitter she denied that she was stunned and said she was not "famed for skimpy outfits." The Daily Mail headline referenced a recent interview in which CNN's Donie O'Sullivan asked Winters "To the people—and I'm sure you see this online every single day—who say you don't deserve to be here because you're not a real journalist "To all those people who are apoplectic over having new media voices Winters responded to another Daily Mail headline referencing her outfits that said: "You're not a hostess at Hooters KENNEDY'S maternal warning to the scantily clad correspondent moaning about her 'fashion critics.'" Winters said on WarRoom: "If you want to attack or impugn my work for what I choose to wear have fun covering my wardrobe choices for the next four years while you sit in a stupid cubicle as a low-level reporter for the Daily Mail I'll be in the White House press briefing room co-hosting one of the most influential podcasts that has ever existed in the history of this country." On January 30, Winters also wrote on X, "Daily Mail I would highly suggest you don't go to war with me lol," after the outlet published an article titled "Controversial White House Correspondent slammed over 'inappropriate' outfits." Winters is set to continue her duties within the White House press corps Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer  He worked at Upper Management & Realty He attended and graduated high school at Murphy in Mobile Dennis was a long-term pillar of his community and always helped others in their time of need He enjoyed spending days fishing and relaxing watching football games He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys and Alabama Crimson Tide fan He had a kind and giving spirit as he was up to lending a hand to many He formed numerous friendships throughout the years including his co-workers from Upper Management & Realty and St and two brothers William Scott (Alexandria  He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis will always be remembered by his family and those who knew him well by his favorite phrase “Yes Indeed” and by his strength March 14th at 11:00 am at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors It’s well established that the slow incremental “press” of rising temperatures is changing the Arctic landscape threatening the survival of plants and animals adapted to this unique ecosystem Less noted are short-lived “pulses” of extreme weather — another product of climate change — which can wreak long-term havoc on cold-climate-adapted wildlife and vegetation These were once considered rare events, but a new study shows that unexpected warm spells and rainfall during Arctic winters are increasing Despite the short length of these extreme weather events the damaging effects on polar biota can be severe and lasting The scientists suggest better tracking of such events and the collection of more data from remote areas to create region-specific conservation strategies to better serve a polar biome in the crosshairs of climate change “These combinations of press and pulse mean that more and more often these extreme events are crossing the physiological boundaries of species that are local to these regions,” said Maya Lemaire lead study author and a biologist at the University of Oxford “These regions will get pushed beyond the point where they can never recover.” The two-part study first analyzed decades of Arctic climate data with a focus on two kinds of extreme winter events: sudden surges in warmer temperatures and rain-on-snow (ROS) events that occur when rain falls on snow-covered ground the data showed these warm spikes are increasing across the entire Arctic But the regional variability in the rain-on-snow patterns was the most interesting finding said Lemaire: “When we came into this [research] we just assumed that rain-on-snow was getting worse everywhere Although they analyzed data across the Arctic four regions were of particular interest based on extreme weather impacts on biota: northern Alaska While all four regions showed increasing winter warming Yamal had the highest mean temperature increase of 7.2° Celsius (13° Fahrenheit) and northern Alaska had the lowest mean increase of 2.9°C (5.2°F) while northern Fennoscandia had a decrease Lemaire noted that the reduction in ROS events despite Arctic-wide increases in precipitation is in keeping with more rainfall and less snow on the ground with rising average temperatures extreme weather events in winter do not bode well for Arctic biota revealed that temperature spikes and ROS events were both associated with harmful impacts on Arctic life The most sensitive species were vertebrates (including mammals and birds) and flowering plants “The Arctic is defined by snow, and so much of the Arctic is tied into the biota, whether it’s animal or plant,” said geographer Mark Serezze, lead for the Arctic Rain On Snow Project then you’re changing the precipitation,” he said Extreme events can affect an entire ecosystem for generations to come while also negatively impacting Indigenous communities whose livelihoods and food supply are often inextricably linked with the Arctic environment As the Arctic continues warming at an accelerated rate extreme weather events will escalate and intensify Noting the outsized impact of these abrupt winter weather swings Lemaire emphasized the need to integrate them into climate models and conservation plans The new meta-analysis revealed large gaps in data and knowledge and exposed the need to build up a broader base of studies on a wider range of species But doing a detailed regional analysis of polar extreme weather events and biota impacts in the dead of Arctic winter offers extreme challenges it’s difficult to get robust data from remote polar regions where much of winter is draped in darkness 24/7 and where temperatures can plummet below -50°C (-58°F) it will be difficult to parse the nuanced and interconnected impacts of climate change impacts on plants and animals “I know we can’t research everything,“ she said “But we need to know more to understand which areas across the Arctic are most vulnerable to being completely changed by one of these extreme events.” Expedition links Antarctic glacial melting to climate catastrophe in Brazil Increases in Arctic extreme climatic events are linked to negative fitness effects on the local biota Arctic rain on snow events: Bridging observations to understand environmental and livelihood impacts FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] 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Raised in a small Waikiki apartment on the South Shore of Oahu, Eala has had to clock his hours on the North Shore’s most famous wave like so many other batters. He’s earned respect for charging horrific Pipeline airdrops and sending it at the last Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational just a nomination into Wave of the Winter was welcome Less than a week before he was surprised with the news Eala reflected on how meaningful it was to him just to experience that remarkable moment so many surfers strive for but never attain “This wave really meant a lot- after a lot of super close makes, & winning wipeout of the season (airdrop) the prior winter, my goal was Wave of the Winter this year,” he wrote on Instagram Growing up watching all the past winners' waves has always been so exhilarating Crazy how many different waves come in but how few of them really stand out View directly on Instagram “This one came on the first pipe swell of the season. Black Friday swell. I had been waiting for a really special wave, for what felt like a couple years and when I came out of this one I remember feeling such a rush of pure love & joy – so proud of myself. I remember @landon_mcnamara saying now we all gotta go reach it.’ It was an action-packed winter with excess amount of West swells Pipe broke proper & consistently the most I’ve ever experienced in my life So to have my wave stand the test of time against all the amazing waves that were ridden means a lot to me Regardless of what happens this was the Wave of my Winter.” Family owned and operated for over 85 years Designer’s Choice Grand Vase Arrangement 616.724.1800 | Contact Us | Careers | Customer Reviews | Delivery/Refund Policy | © 2025 MKD Funeral Homes Upon completing your online flower order, our florist will immediately receive the details of your purchase. Our florist will then prepare your arrangement(s) with care and make the delivery to the location you provided during the ordering process. If you experience any problems with the product you ordered, please contact our business office by email at admin@mkdfuneralhome.com She was united in marriage to Kenneth Winters at the St Martha’s Catholic Church in Wayland and he preceded her in death on November 3 Pat worked for Kmart as a bookkeeper in Keokuk Iowa for many years until they closed the doors She then worked as a bookkeeper for Industrial Opportunities in Kahoka She spent 30 years crafting and putting her finishing touches on all the woodworking projects Pat and Kenny looked forward to going to flea markets Pat loved life and lived it to the fullest as her family being the center of her world She looked forward to family gatherings and being with her children She was a devoted wife and mother and will deeply be missed by her family and friends Patricia is survived by her sons: Kenneth “Darrell” (Debbie) Winters of Canton her daughters: Kim (Chad) Winters of Wayland a daughter-in-law: Lori Winters of Liberty 31 great- grandchildren and one on the way a sister and her husband Mary Darlene (Brody) Stevens brother-in-law Joe Ewart and her beloved dog Slugger Graveside services for Patricia Ann Winters will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday Memorial contributions in memory of Patricia Winters are suggested to the St Condolences may be left for the family at www.wilsontriplett.com passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday March 13 2025 at American Family Children’s Hospital with his mom and dad by his side the son of Kirsten Winter (Adler) and Cameron (winter) Despite a complex medical history and numerous hospital admissions Mason continued his fight with immense strength Mason was an incredibly loved boy who enjoyed snuggles being outside on his new deck (built by his dad and WDS construction -through make-a-wish) and playing baseball through Miracle League of Dane County Regardless of his inability to communicate Mason was able to break barriers and bring people together with a love only a child can provide He has found a place in the hearts of so many people Mason’s family is incredibly grateful to the Staff Nurses and Doctors at UW Children’s Hospital A special thanks to the following people for their devotion care and love provided to Mason: Sara Larsen and the Complex Care Team at UW Children’s Hospital A celebration of life will be held on Sunday 2025A municipal street maintenance crew patches potholes on Rosewood Street on Friday (Loren Holmes / ADN) It could be that there are more potholes than usual this spring on Anchorage roads Or it might be the case that the lack of snowpack this winter just gave drivers several more months of seeing them exposed to the elements during their errands and commutes “Those potholes are usually filled up with the snow,” said Paul VanLandingham who manages the city’s Division of Street Maintenance within the Department of Maintenance and Operations have “been able to see these potholes coming since mid-January.” VanLandingham said his crews have been out patching and fixing broken asphalt since the start of the year municipal officials won’t know until the fall whether or not the city has more potholes than normal they’ve been fielding a lot of requests from residents to fix them the Street Maintenance Division responded to 690 calls about potholes VanLandingham is careful to point out the figures are an imperfect measure of whether there is actually more damage to the roads The higher number of reports could be the result of observer bias from more visibility of the asphalt this year compared to last Whether employees are responding to a complaint about a particularly nasty or mending smaller fissures they spot on their own they are typically doing many more road repairs than just the big ones being reported this year they got a jump-start on the annual chore “And it made some good-sized chunks in the city’s pocketbook Compared to the prior two winters, Anchorage had an exceptionally low snow season this year. Even before the official measurement of snowpack hit 0 inches in early March a thaw in January ate away what little accumulation had arrived up until that point The few inches that fell in April were promptly pulverized to slush on area roadways But just because the city wasn’t running plows and graders around the clock or approving supplemental contracts for private businesses to haul away truckloads of snow doesn’t mean the municipality has been spending less on its roads there are still long lists of departmental work that need to be done,” said Ona Brause who directs the city’s Office of Management and Budget The municipality might have spent less on clearing roads after snowstorms but because most of that work is done by full-time employees with equipment that’s already been purchased “The municipality budgets with full-time employees in place,” Brause said back when the budget was drafted and passed by the Assembly last November extra funding for the Maintenance and Operations Department was not stuffed in anticipation of a third heavy snow year Though the Assembly did approve additional monies to help pay for extra plowing and clearing costs during the 2023 and 2024 winters not baked into the department’s operating budget Whether they are grading roads or fixing potholes, said Assembly Vice Chair Anna Brawley, there’s no shortage of repair and maintenance work for municipal employees to do, particularly given how much of the city’s infrastructure was either built badly to begin with or is beginning to deteriorate. “We have so many roads that are old and haven’t been resurfaced in a long time,” Brawley said. A major factor in the city’s long-running civic engagement with potholes is the sub-Arctic environment. More so than snow or wear-and-tear from vehicle traffic, the major contributor to potholes is the freeze-thaw cycle that allows water to slip into gaps in asphalt and roadways, freeze, expand and crack the material apart. “Anatomy of a pothole: You give it a crack, you got a place for the moisture to go,” VanLandingham said. “The freeze-thaw is what gets you.” In a year with a winter like this last one, with roadways exposed to the elements instead of locked under snowpack, and multiple thaws during the traditional cold season, it could be that more damage than usual was inflicted on municipal infrastructure. Or, maybe, residents have just had more time to notice it. Zachariah Hughes covers Anchorage government, the military, dog mushing, subsistence issues and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. Prior to joining the ADN, he worked in Alaska’s public radio network, and got his start in journalism at KNOM in Nome. Opens in new windowOpens in new windowADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTMost read by subscribers1 1993 and received her "Pretty Wings" on October 24 Mynika graduated from Beechcroft High School in 2011 God gave her the job of being the greatest mother she could be to Alivia and she DID THAT Her greatest joy was being Alivia's mother Mynika was the sweetest girl when she wanted to be She enjoyed cooking; she was so proud of her greens Mynika fought as long as she could against Sickle Cell; she definitely was a warrior Mynika's life was defined by her warmth Her presence illuminated the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her and sincere friendship that will continue to inspire those she touched Mynika is preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather Larry and Patricia Almon and her grandfather; Timothy Washington; her special person Raymond Winters; sisters; brothers; Shayla Alicia Dachae Christopher (Tia) and Justin Winters Her nieces Raylyn Layla and Corea.her nephew Jaiden whom she affectionately called "Fat Fat"; Her grandmother Ernestine Washington and a host of aunts An official website of the United States government Open Search  Mobile Menu – Enjoy the benefits of outdoor play and learning in the snow with your friends and family at “Winter’s Last Blast” on Saturday will take place at the Casper Mountain Outdoor Center at McMurry Mountain Park on Casper Mountain in partnership with the Central Wyoming Trails Alliance and local and regional participants are offering winter activities geared for all ages Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Wyoming State Parks in this outdoor family adventure Place-based learning stations will inspire family learning about our local environment The stations are diverse and cover topics ranging from winter safety to winter art “Observation and exploration are key to understanding how our environment adapts to winter,” says BLM interpreter Jason Vlcan Younger children can dig in the snow to mimic animal caching while older ones can learn winter survival skills everyone can take the opportunity to try Nordic skiing all without the added cost of renting equipment Participants will also be eligible to win prizes donated by our local sponsors and supporters which we can either curse or praise.  Personally I love the snow and want to share that joy with other families Everyone can come play in the snow and create lasting family memories,” BLM education technician Stacey Moore says but April usually offers up the best snow in combination with beautiful weather making fun times for the little ones.”  Participation is free, but equipment and lessons are limited to a first come, first served basis. Pre-registration is required to reserve equipment times and lessons. To register go to: https://bit.ly/WLB2025 For more information about Winter’s Last Blast please email samoore@blm.gov The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations An official website of the Department of the Interior The ambient temperature has a profound impact on the physiology and behaviour of most species In regions where individuals rely on low temperatures to hibernate effectively global warming is likely to significantly affect their survival A team of scientists studied how ambient temperatures shape the energy expenditure of common noctule bats and built a model to predict at which latitudes they could survive hibernation This model also predicts how the hibernation areas of these bats could change over time It accurately tracks the northward range shift of this species over the past 50 years and shows a further northeast expansion of up to 14 percent of its current range by 2100 - driven by shorter and warmer winters in Europe The study was carried out at the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) by a team of scientists from the Departments of Evolutionary Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics First author Dr Kseniia Kravchenko now is a postdoc at the University of Luxembourg and senior author Dr Shannon Currie now is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne The paper is published in the scientific journal "Ecology Letters" Energy expenditure is closely linked to ambient temperature "Hibernators tend to be overlooked in biophysical models because they switch between two physiological states during hibernation it's still unclear how climate change will impact these species" To investigate how this essential life-history trait affect their survival in warmer winters Kseniia Kravchenko and her colleagues conducted two experiments: „ We assessed how much time common noctules spent in torpor - the physiological state animals enter during hibernation - at different ambient temperatures we measured the skin temperature because individuals lower their body temperature to save energy" the scientists measured CO2 production as a proxy of the bats' energy expenditure under different ambient temperatures Models accurately reproduces historical shift of hibernation areas The results were combined with daily temperature forecasts produced by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research the scientists could calculate the energy budget required to survive winter for more than 12,000 locations spread over whole Europe They compared energy budgets using historical data (1901-2019) as well as under future projections (2019-2100) of four different scenarios of climate change "Our computations for current temperature data produced a hibernation area which closely matches the actual wintering distribution This was reassuring given that the model turned to be accurate based on ambient temperature and physiological parameters only after all the experimental work and the programming efforts we put in it showed that our approach actually worked" scientist and modelling expert at the Leibniz-IZW "Further computations showed that the hibernation area shifted towards the northeast of Europe between 1901 and 2018 thereby expanding by 6.3 percent in its original size." Hibernation areas are expected to shift and expand further north- and eastwards Feeding the model with different projections of future climate scenarios reveals that both the southern and the northern limits of the potential hibernation area shift further northwards - the southern limit even more so than the northern limit the suitable wintering grounds have already moved about 260 kilometres northward "The current spread towards the northeast is predicted to continue by about 80 kilometres averaged across models increasing the potential hibernation area by 5.8 to 14.2% between 2019 and 2099 Under the most severe climate change scenario - where emissions are expected to increase winter temperatures to rise by 2.35°C and average hibernation seasons to shorten by 41 days - this northward shift is predicted to extend to about 730 km yielding a predicted total northward shift of about 990 km over two centuries Common noctules are capable of range shifts of several hundred kilometres in only a few decades as previous studies of Kravchenko and colleagues have shown so it is possible that as temperatures keep rising this species will keep tracking changes in the potential hibernation area by continuously expanding its hibernation range toward the northeast of Europe Yet this could lead to challenges when other requirements for hibernation - such as appropriate hibernation sites and food availability before the start of the winter - are not available in the new areas where temperature becomes suitable The scientific team found that the hibernation niche of the common noctule bat is adequately explained and accurately approximated by only two straightforward statistics: mean daily ambient temperature during the hibernation season and duration of the hibernation season "This means we could potentially map the hibernation niche of other species using the same metrics Yet we still need to closely investigate and monitor effects of climate change on wildlife physiology without forgetting that the environment is more than just ambient temperature" head of the Leibniz-IZW Department of Evolutionary Ecology This ecophysiology research is crucial to tailoring conservation interventions and wildlife protection measures in times of environmental change Shorter and warmer winters expand the hibernation area of bats in Europe. Ecology Letters 28/5, e70119. DOI: 10.1111/ele.70119 Kayla Winters and Lilly Burda both hit grand slams and Maggie Demopoulos was 4 for 5 with two triples for York. Olivia Salerno struck out five in a complete game four-hitter and Ainslie Bobroff homered for the Hilltoppers. Sophia Lawson had two doubles and four RBIs and Claire Foster was 2 for 4 with a double, three runs scored and RBI for the Trojans. Alexis Amrhein homered and drove in two runs and Claire Bolda struck out 16 and scattered six hits for the Rams. Hannah Baer, Angela Horejs and Alaina Rosner hit solo homers for Benet. Aubry Raffen homered for Montini’s lone run. Caroline Schultz was 3 for 4 with a double, three runs scored and two RBIs, Abby Mease was 2 for 4 with two RBIs and Becca Chaney was 2 for 4 with a double, run scored and an RBI as the Tigers pounded out 17 hits. Sonia Ruchala was 3 for 3 with a homer, two doubles, four runs scored and five RBIs and Marli Smrz was 3 for 4 with two doubles and three runs scored for the Warriors. Hope hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth to beat the Warriors in a back-and-forth finish. Wheaton Academy, trailing 3-0 going into the seventh, scored four runs in the top of the seventh a with double by Jackson From and a home run by Mark Jackson. But Hope homered in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings. Briggs Templeton had a double, two runs scored and two RBIs and Ricky Yenkin was 2 for 3 with a double, two runs scored and two RBIs for the Sentinels (19-8-1). Damian Noa struck out six in a complete game four-hitter and went 2 for 2 with an RBI and run scored for the Bulldogs. Sean Campbell was 2 for 2 with two runs scored. Joah Ratio had a double for one of just two hits for the Trojans. Josh Ziemer was 3 for 4 with two doubles, three runs scored and an RBI and Devin Kraft was 2 for 3 with a double, two runs scored and two RBIs for the Rams. Riley Contreras singled in Wes Novatney with one out in the bottom of the seventh for the walk-off win after Morton had scored a run in the top half to tie it. Contreras was 2 for 4 with two runs scored and Owen Sunderson was 2 for 3 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBIs for Hinsdale. Jesus Torres had a two-run go-ahead single as Willowbrook rallied past St. Ignatius with three runs in the sixth. Glenbard East d. Riverside-Brookfield 22-25, 25-16, 25-20 Gabe Polyak had 12 kills and seven digs, Charlie Cooper 18 assists and seven digs and Max McDermott 21 assists and six digs for the Rams (12-9, 2-0 UEC). Sandburg d. Wheaton Warrenville South 25-20, 25-21 Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network Kansas unexpectedly passed away on February 17 Chuck was the first son and second child of four in his family Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Garden City High School before attending Kansas State University to study accounting Chuck returned to Garden City to work as an accountant for several years before a chance meeting with the future love of his life Chuck and Mary Ellen spent the first 4 years of their marriage in Roeland Park before settling in Olathe they were wonderful parents to Shannon (Jon) their family grew to include 3 much-loved grandchildren Charlotte Throughout his life Chuck was an avid golfer K-State sports (especially when they beat the Jayhawks – much to Mary Ellen’s chagrin) watching Chiefs football with family (he could usually be found at table #1 at Austin’s with the grandkids and family friends to watch the Chiefs games) and generally attending sporting events of his children and grandchildren Chuck was preceded in death by his parents He is also survived by all three of his siblings Mary (Jim) and Michel (Emmett) as well as many cousins Chuck will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved his dry wit and analytical mind.  Visitation & Rosary will be held Monday 5-7pm at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe The funeral mass will take place on Tuesday at 10:00am at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe The family invites all friends and family to join them at 2pm at Austin’s Bar and Grill in Olathe KS 66062) to share a meal and memories of our beloved husband Fighting Illini great Efrem Winters has passed at age 61 Ill.– To scores of Fighting Illini fans in the 1980s the lob pass from Bruce Douglas to Efrem Winters was both a thing of beauty and fury as Winters would complete the play with resounding slam dunks solidifying the 6-9 post player from Chicago as an all-time favorite Remembered as one of the main players who helped Illinois Basketball return to national prominence Winters died Monday at the age of 61 after battling an illness for several years A McDonald's All-American at Chicago King High School he joined a 1982 recruiting class that included Douglas helping set the stage for a long run of success under Coach Lou Henson Winters was a four-year starter for Henson with 120 games started in his Illini career from 1983-86 Illinois compiled a 95-35 (.731) record during his career with four consecutive 20+ win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances Winters was a first-team all-conference selection during his sophomore year in 1984 when Illinois won the Big Ten championship and advanced to the Elite Eight Winters finished his Illini career as the school's all-time rebounding leader and No 3 scorer with 853 rebounds and 1,487 points He was a fourth-round pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1986 NBA Draft Winters was retired after working for Pepper Construction Company and living in Aurora Information for any services was unavailable at time of posting There are currently no upcoming BIG+ streams Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare centers on King Leontes of Sicily who becomes irrationally jealous and falsely accuses his best friend and his wife Tragedy immediately befalls his family and the kingdom and a “miracle” is revealed leading to reconciliation and renewed relationships The Winter's TaleWritten by William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by Kate DrummondFebruary 13 - 23 20 minutes inclusive of one 10-minute intermission  This production contains the use of theatrical effects including atmospheric haze and fog Because our seating is not pre-assigned, patrons who need seating accommodation should let us know in advance so that we can hold appropriate seats. If you cannot traverse stairs or need any other type of accommodation, please call the ticket office at 206-543-4880 or email ticket@uw.edu We can accommodate your request most effectively if it is received at least 10 days prior to the date you plan to attend You may also contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6453 (TTY), or dso@uw.edu School of DramaUniversity of Washington101 Hutchinson Hall Phone: (206) 543-5140Email: uwdrama@uw.edu