With the all the talk yesterday of 2016 being the 'hottest year ever' globally, it might be nice to take stock of where we are this year and the temperature pattern thus far. Here's the trace from Karstein Hausteins site...black line is global temperature anomaly through 2016, red line is Northern

After the cold of last week things are starting a little milder now. However, winter is heading back in later in the week with temperatures taking a tumble (see graph below). Here are the 5 Weather Week Things You Need to Know ... 1. Mild today, but rather cloudy with some drizzle or