Daryl Ritchison

Daryl Ritchison, the North Dakota State Climatologist and Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, dives into the fascinating world of weather dynamics. He discusses the unusual snowfall in the Gulf and its historical significance. The conversation shifts to how a weak La Niña influences weather patterns and the intricate effects of the negative Pacific Decadal Oscillation. Ritchison also highlights weather's critical role in agriculture and its geopolitical impacts, particularly regarding winter wheat production in Russia and global trade dynamics.