Gettysburg's Weather Secrets: Why Every Observation Matters
Dr. Jon Nese discusses meteorology during the American Civil War, how conditions were documented on the battlefield, and how the weather influenced the entire Gettysburg Campaign.
July 8, 2025
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Gettysburg's Weather Secrets: Why Every Observation Matters
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Summary
This week, Emily is going off the radar back to 1863! She'll be talking to Dr. Jon Nese, an Associate Head of Penn State University's Program in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. Dr. Nese isn't just a meteorologist; he's also studied and written about how weather influenced the American Civil War! We'll explore how different weather elements affected everything about the Gettysburg campaign, discover the surprising place where Dr. Nese found the meteorological evidence that brings this story to life, and discuss why his deep dive into 160-year-old weather records serves as a powerful reminder of just how critical reliable weather observation is in our modern world.
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