When an ice cube melts in Greenland, it's the lead story on the evening news because it was caused by human-induced global warming. When a polar bear hibernates 50 yards farther north than last year, we're told by news commentators it is because not enough people have purchased hybrid vehicles. When a tornado hits the deep south in February, certain scientists tell us on cable tv it is because the United States did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol. But when a large group of internationally acclaimed scientists get together to discuss the shortcomings of the IPCC's report on climate change, they are absolutely ignored by the national media.

From the ground, it just looks cloudy. But as you go up in an airplane, you see the makeup of the atmosphere is much more complex, with several layers of clouds making up the overcast we see from our backyard. If you know how to read the Skew-T weather map, you can figure out exactly how high those clouds are, layer by layer!

Large white snowflakes falling from the sky - meandering slowly to the ground below. The brown grass below slowly turning snow white. People hustling to and from their cars into their homes and stores.

It's beautiful! To a southerner. But as I found out this week, it's all a matter of perspective.

Gee whiz that weather map looks cool.

Ever wonder what all of those numbers and symbols mean?

Here are the answers! 

We could probably do a daily Global Warming Update, but there are plenty of places already doing that. Instead, I promise to continue to keep a look out for pertinent articles, books and stories about the Climate Change and from time to time give you the good stuff here on TheFunTimesGuide.com. Here is information about a new book, a recent article about the ice age of the 1970s and other goodies to help you build your knowledge about Global Warming.

I remember a phrase my father said a lot on the coldest of winter days - "It's too cold to snow."

My dad wasn't a meteorologist, but he was a pretty smart guy with a lot of common sense. As a good son, I believed every word he said. But as a certified meteorologist, do I still believe him on this one?

It's my formula and I'm sticking to it. This year's Super Bowl will be a high scoring affair. It will be a shootout between Tom Brady and Eli Manning. In the end, though, it'll all come down to pressure. High pressure. Remember, my prediction is for entertainment purposes only. Please, no wagering.

It's one of the most hotly debated topics of our time. I recently heard two of the world's most respected weather experts go head to head on something they don't see eye to eye on. Excerpts of the debate are now available online!

I just heard my friends at Good Morning America say, "It's 4 below zero outside ... with the wind chill."

We've heard about the Wind Chill Factor since we were kids, but what exactly is it? Here's a look at the new and improved wind chill chart and formula.

When Global Warming takes a break and the bitterly cold weather moves in from the Arctic, it's best to be prepared.

Layering is important, but there's a lot more you should know when you head into the deep freeze.

Here are some tips for surviving the cold weather ahead...