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You hear a lot about averages and normals in weather forecasts — above-average temperatures, below-normal snowfall. Well, those 

 are about to be updated. And there’s concern the new normals could mask the magnitude of climate change.

While the decennial process helps climate scientists look at long-term trends, “it’s going to be harder for [meteorologists] to come on air and say a given day was above average because we’ve shifted to this higher normal in this warmer world,” said 

, assistant professor of climate science at the University of Minnesota. 

Roop joined Climate Cast this week. Click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast for more.

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But will the routine update mask the magnitude of climate change when we hear our daily forecasts?

NOAA update to cement warmer climate as new normal

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