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Welcome to the "New Normal" with the Weather

00:00:59.977   2021-04-20   
When it comes to the weather at this time of year, what's the "new normal?" (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Late Season Cold Threatens Low Temperature Records

00:00:59.977   2021-04-20   
A late season wave of cold weather is threatening to break low temperature records in many areas in the middle of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What Crops are At Risk with Looming Sub-Freezing Temperatures?

00:00:59.977   2021-04-20   
What crops are at risk with looming sub-freezing temperatures? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Historical Trends for Late Season Cold

00:00:59.977   2021-04-20   
In recent years, sub-freezing temperatures have become increasingly frequent in late spring. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Blame the Meandering Jetstream for Cold Air

00:00:35.578   2021-04-20   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says a meandering jetstream is likely bringing colder air further south than is normal at this time of the year.

Actuality: How is This Spring's Weather Similar to Last Year's?

00:00:26.697   2021-04-20   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to how this year's late spring weather is similar to last year's.

Dry Week in the West, Where Warmth is Prematurely Melting the Snowpack

00:00:59.977   2021-04-20   
It is expected to be dry and warm in the West, where warm weather is prematurely melting the snowpack. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: National Weather Outlook for Apr 27 - May 3

00:00:53.159   2021-04-20   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the last four days of April and first three days of May.

USDA Outlines School Meal Rules and Plans for the Next School Year

00:00:50.703   2021-04-20   
The Agriculture Department has issued a broad range of flexibilities and rules for how schools can serve meals to students in the upcoming school year. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Expert Says Many Americans Lack the Skills to Use Broadband

00:00:58.253   2021-04-20   
Having access to high speed internet is one thing. Having the skills to take advantage of it is something else. (Gary Crawford and Vickie Robinson with Microsoft Global Airband Initiative)