Looking for the perfect gift that blends warmth, style, and tech-savvy convenience this holiday season? Check out our 2024 holiday gift guide for smart home gadgets to health monitors and more that will bring a cozy but elevated touch to everyday life! From wellness essentials to unique home upgrades, find thoughtful ideas that’ll make your loved ones’ spaces feel even more connected.
2024 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE BY TEMPEST
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2024 WINTER OUTLOOK
NOAA’s winter outlook suggests varying weather across the U.S. this season, partly due to La Niña’s influence, bringing warmer and drier conditions to the South and more precipitation to the North. The annual prediction covers temperature, precipitation, and snowfall expectations across regions, offering a glimpse into what this winter may hold. This forecast can help communities prepare for potential impacts on agriculture, outdoor events, and travel during the winter season.
HOW WEATHER AFFECTS YOUR MOOD
Likely unsurprising to many, it turns out that weather plays a significant role in our emotions, with sunlight, temperature, and precipitation all influencing our mood and energy levels. Explore how weather variations can affect everything from focus to productivity and explains why some days just seem better than others. With advice on making the most of different weather types, this article from Tempest Resources is a guide to understanding and harnessing the impact of weather on our well-being and a perfect read heading into Standard Time.
WHEN WILL DAYS START GETTING LONGER THIS WINTER?
With Daylight Savings Time ending for many parts of the United States over the past weekend, many are already dreading the short winter days. But there's no need to worry, the Winter Solstice is closer than it may feel. After the winter solstice, daylight hours will gradually begin to increase again as we move back into warmer weather. Learn how and when daylight grows as we move into the new year and why it’s slower at first before accelerating closer to spring. Plus, discover how these changes in sunlight can affect everything from seasonal energy levels to planning outdoor activities
THREE TYPES OF TWILIGHT
Do you like to observe the beauty of a colorful and changing sky around sunrise and sunset? Learn more about the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, and astronomical—and what makes each phase unique in terms of light and visibility. With insights on how twilight impacts everything from star-gazing to outdoor activities, take a full spectrum look at how the day transitions into night.
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