Climate Impact Report – 12/5

December 5, 2024

Key Facts Of The Day 12/5

A powerful Arctic cold front was sweeping across the Great Lakes to the Northeast, with snow squalls accompanied by intense bursts of heavy snowfall and gusty winds that could produce dangerous travel conditions due to whiteouts and icy roads.
Almost 20 million Americans were under winter weather warnings or advisories, and almost 60 million Americans were under wind advisories.
Several Michigan regions are currently under winter storm warnings in effect until Friday.
- Several Michigan regions are expected to experience heavy snow with accumulations of up to 8 inches and gusting winds as high as 45 mph.
Cold air will hit the Southeast later this week, bringing the season’s lowest temperatures so far.

As of December 4, 2 large active wildfires have burned 6,207 acres across CA and MA. This year to date, 51,758 wildfires have burned 8,135,876 acres across the country.
In California, 1 fire has burned 4,537 acres as of December 4.
In Massachusetts, 1 fire has burned 1,670 acres as of December 4.

New Jersey is the latest state to consider heat protection for indoor and outdoor workers.
- The legislation would require employers to provide those workers with cool water, paid rest breaks, and access to shade and cool-down areas or climate-controlled spaces.
- The employers also would have to delay non-urgent tasks and alter schedules to avoid peak heat times.
New York City canceled some popular fireworks shows, including those in Central Park, due to the ongoing drought.