Changes in the climate can lead to increases in some types of extreme weather, such as heat waves and heavy rain events, while it can also lead to decreases in things like cold snaps and blizzards, although they are not likely to be completely eliminated. Other extreme events like tornadoes and hurricanes do not appear to be changing as the climate gets warmer, although more research is currently underway to clarify this. For farmers that are just starting out, the financial risks from extreme weather like droughts and floods that have a direct effect on farming makes it tough for new farmers to get established. Yale Climate Connections has an audio story that addresses this issue here.
