The heavy rains that have nearly eliminated the drought in Missouri may reap another benefit in a few months – better fall foliage. State Climatologist Zach Leasor described the last two falls in Missouri as “kind of a bust.” “A lot of that was due to drought stress...
Summer 2024 hasn’t turned into a major scorcher, yet. Numerous rounds of rain and thunderstorms have helped keep high temperatures in Missouri at bay, for the most part. But that will likely change, according to State Climatologist Zach Leasor. “If we look at some of...
Forecasters are calling for an ‘historically strong’ El Niño, but is that accurate? University of Missouri State Climatologist Zack Leasor tells Anthony Morabith that it depends on who you ask.
