In April 2007, a freeze hit when many plant species, such as these Bradford pears in North Carolina, were weeks ahead in their life cycles and were sensitive to the cold. by Dr. Ed Brotak What will the weather be like in the next decade? Unfortunately, climate forecasts—weather forecasts beyond one year—aren’t nearly as accurate as your weather forecast for the next day. The science of forecasting the weather depends on knowledge of the factors that control the weather. In the short run, say out to 48 hours, we meteorologists have a good idea of what is going on. The […]