Prof. Max Berkelhammer speaks about recent snow in Chicago
Introduction
Prof. Max Berkelhammer recently spoke briefly to ABC 7 News about the early snowfall we've been experiencing in Chicago.
As of early December, the several areas in the Chicago region have already experienced over 12 inches of snow. A mix of cold and warm temperatures have also led to built up ice in gutters and an abundance of icicles forming off of buildings.
Prof. Berkelhammer spoke about the early start to winter:
"Certainly, in the last three decades or so, I don't think we've seen a winter [arrive so] early, [with] intense snow. You have to step back and look at the long-term trends and say, 'Yeah, you're going to get cold fronts. You're going to get cold winters,' even as we experience (...) long-term warming trends."
Watch the full ABC 7 news clip: Chicago area residents battle ice dams, icicles as winter gets fast and early start