The Trump administration has its government-shrinking sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where around 800 employees have been tapped for termination, according to two sources close to the agency.

At least 500 staffers, mostly probationary workers including 375 who work at NOAA’s National Weather Service offices nationwide, were notified via email.

NOAA predicts a drier spring for the Southwest and wetter season for the Northwest and Appalachia. Punxsutawney Phil may have signaled six more weeks of winter, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has its own predictions for spring.

In particular, NOAA staffers are concerned about how President Trump's executive orders, including one targeting climate change programs, could affect the agency's research and operations.

SHOWING EARTH STARTED 2025 WITH THE WARMEST JANUARY ON RECORD. THAT’S RIGHT. CERTIFIED FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST BROOKE SILVERING JOINS US NOW WITH WHAT ELSE? THE EVIDENCE SHOWED. JANUARY 2025 WAS RANKED AS THE WARMEST JANUARY IN THE 176 GLOBAL CLIMATE RECORD.

Though Ohio is still in winter mode, it's never too early to think about spring. NOAA three-month maps predict a warmer, wetter spring for Ohio.