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larryoneill.bsky.social
I specialize in air-sea interactions, observations of weather, ocean, and climate, and science outreach and engagement. Associate Professor at Oregon State Univ. State Climatologist of Oregon. Director, Oregon Climate Service. @occri.bsky.social
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National Weather Service offices that forecast in Oregon are now short-staffed by 30-40%, following Thursday’s cuts, job freezes and buyouts. Those who've lost jobs, or positions that won't be rehired, include meteorologists, hydrologists and technicians. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...

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Well, that last memo today was a doozy. Shit.

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Good news -- Larry the chicken at NWS Portland has not yet been relieved of their duties.

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The effects of climate change are expected to bring more freezing rain and severe ice storms to the Willamette Valley.

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This weekend’s king tides have packed a punch! 🌊 @koin6.bsky.social #PNW #ORwx #WAwx

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Just learned where the name "Argo" is from and its relation with "Jason" in an article by Prof. Paola Malanotte-Rizzoli link.springer.com/article/10.1... A nice short reading for physical oceanographers.

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It has been incredible learning about this beautifully complicated place the past two years. Rewilding the Klamath: Inside the world’s largest dam removal and salmon restoration project. beav.es/GAz

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