This week on Weekly Weather Brief, Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin tackle a packed lineup of headlines that connect what’s happening in Washington to what’s unfolding in the sky.

Former NOAA Deputy Administrator Monica Medina joins They break down the EPA’s move to repeal the endangerment finding on greenhouse gases and what that could mean for air quality, public health, and future climate policy. Special guest - former NOAA Deputy Administrator Monica Medina joins the conversation to explain why this decision matters, what changes could happen in the near term, and how environmental regulations shape the air we breathe every day. Then it’s back to this week's headlines: from fast-moving wildfires in Oklahoma fueled by dry, windy conditions to dangerous dust storms and multi-car pileups across the Plains. Out West, heavy snowfall near Lake Tahoe is increasing avalanche danger, highlighting how snowpack, wind, and rapid loading can quickly turn picturesque mountains hazardous.

In just 10 minutes, Emily and Kerrin connect the dots between policy, climate science, and real-world weather impacts, delivering the context you need to understand how environmental decisions and extreme weather events intersect!

Links:

https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/final-rule-rescission-greenhouse-gas-endangerment

https://apnews.com/article/california-avalanche-backcountry-skiers-rescue-missing-f7b4a89c38af634e39a152a874db17f0

https://avalanche.org/
https://app.watchduty.org/i/80888