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Jan. 25, 2013
Cold Snap Shakes Up Winter Weather Outlook
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Unusual activity in the atmosphere over the Arctic Circle is triggering snow and frigid temperatures across Canada, the U.S., and parts of Europe. Climatologist Jeff Weber, of the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research, explains why this winter could pack a punch.
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Produced by Denise Chow, Associate Producer
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Jeff Weber
Climatologist
Atmospheric Scientist, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Boulder, Colorado
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