A December sunset after a windy day.
Denise G
Often posting about weather, climate, human behavior (because we’re so strange), things that worry me and things that should worry you, too.
Christian ✝️, bereaved mom, scientist.
Eastern #Nebraska
Out of office message. Set.
Morning alarms. Off.
Christmas break is here. 🎄
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations Are Canceling Local Weather Meteorologists As Tegna Cuts Costs on Local News
Massive Train Derailment Occurs 17 Miles Northwest Of Cheyenne
A BNSF train carrying dozens of double-stacked freight cars derailed early Friday morning northwest of Cheyenne. Although no cause has been given, residents blame the wind. "This is the worst wind we've ever seen, and it’s been blowing for days now."
Bomb threats reported at schools across Kansas
Officials confirm bomb threats were reported at multiple schools across Kansas on Thursday and Friday.
‘Stunning and blunt’ Trump proposal could make it easier for lenders to deny women and minorities credit, loans and mortgages
The Trump admin wants to scale back a 50-year-old rule designed to stop financial institutions from discriminating against certain borrowers, especially women and racial minority groups.
Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado
Crews were mopping up but still bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains.
Wind that in places topped 100 mph (160 kph) late Wednesday arrived after Xcel Energy protectively cut off power through much of its eastern Colo svc area.
https://apnews.com/article/wind-wildfires-fires-weather-electricity-6cbb76a57540788a11a483070e81f870
“I have to say it’s a bit hard for me to look at the state of the nation − white households with 9-10 times the wealth of Black households; white men comprising 74% of Fortune 50 CEOs, white people being 90% of law firm equity partners, Congress being 72% male and 74% white − and think that white men are at a systemic disadvantage in our society,” said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at the NYU School of Law.
White men urged to file discrimination claims in anti-DEI escalation
The most recent USA TODAY data shows that Black Americans are outnumbered 12 to 1 by White people in executive roles.
At the same time, White men are making strides in the corporate boardroom, eroding gains made by women and people of color.
It’s awkward being asked what I’d like for Christmas at this late date. I would love to be gifted with that thing that I don’t know how I lived without, but I don’t know what that thing is or I’d point you in that direction. 🎁
Avian influenza found in geese migration
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports Avian Influenza in dead Canadian geese at Green Valley about 100 miles east of Omaha on Dec. 11. The annual fall migration is taking place.
#Iowa #AvianInfluenza #geese 🪿
https://central.newschannelnebraska.com/story/53325851/avian-influenza-found-in-geese-migration
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This wild burro was hanging out at the top of the cliff, keeping a close eye on me as I hiked. It was snorting very loudly, presumably to warn all the other burros that there was a human in the wash. I loved how the snorts echoed off the walls of the canyon, very effective warning system.
The history of the wild burros in the western US is pretty interesting. They were pack animals for the early miners; when the mine played out the miner would sometimes just turn them loose in the desert. Burros evolved in northern Africa, to them it felt like home. There are now thousands of them scattered over 5 western states. They're an invasive species, but so cute that the public outcry is huge any time population control is proposed.
The temperature keeps falling while the wind speed keeps rising in Lincoln, Nebraska. The temperature was around 40°F when I got up this morning, and it’s down to 24°F.
The wind speed is 36 miles from the northwest with gusts up to 47 mph.
Map of the US showing extremely windy conditions in the northern and central Great Plains.
#wind #weather
Cutting UNL’s atmospheric sciences department will harm Nebraska
The move means the university system’s flagship campus will no longer be able to produce homegrown meteorologists and geologists — professions that monitor for severe weather and study groundwater, both of which are critical in a state where agriculture remains the economic backbone.
#Nebraska
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/bad-for-ag-axing-of-unls-atmospheric-sciences-department-will-do-long-term-harm-to-nebraska-researchers-say/
@BakerRL75 Good morning! Coffee, waiting for the wild winds to arrive, some Christmas stress thinking about things I need to get done yet, and a bowl of cheesy spaghetti for breakfast. 🍝
Hope you’re well! ☀️
Civil emergency message due to blizzard conditions in northeast Montana.
Civil Emergency Message
Montana EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Glasgow MT
Relayed by National Weather Service Glasgow MT
932 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025
Blizzard Conditions are being observed.
Phillips, Valley, Roosevelt, and McCone County Disaster Emergency
Services have issued an Emergency Travel Only Order for Phillips,
Valley, Roosevelt, and McCone county until blizzard conditions
improve.
More than 30,000 people likely to lose Medicaid coverage from proposal allowed under ‘big, beautiful bill,’ Gov. Jim Pillen says.
Wyoming Blasted By 123 Mph Winds And More Wind To Come
Wyoming was hammered Wednesday by hurricane-force winds up to 123 mph. Highways closed, semis blew over, and forecasters are calling for more wind and higher than average temps.
#wind
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/12/17/wyoming-blasted-by-123-mph-winds-and-fierce-mountain-snowstorm/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOwQMJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeiG5Thjre6mtjbHxfNv_8RD84-aaouAULljLbVGmiluTaDvkr_d4TLSP8XQQ_aem_igfCuJAnH-ukcExoPr8NSA
Nebraska becomes first state to add new Medicaid federal work requirements
State health officials said the new requirements apply to work-eligible adults in the Medicaid expansion population aged 19 to 64. Those Medicaid recipients will be required to work at least 80 hours a month or be enrolled in school at least half-time to receive/keep health coverage.
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