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.
