mate degrading the quality of astronomical images. Observatory sites meticulously chosen for their unique atmospheric conditions could lose their suitability as climate patterns shift - compromising the future of the next generation of instruments currently under construction. While directly attributing specific weather events to climate change is fraught with uncertainty, a growing body of evidence suggests a clear correlation between the increase in average global temperature and the observed upward trend in extreme weather patterns. Such phenomena should become increasingly common in a warming climate. Technological advances may mitigate some of the consequences but ultimately might not be enough, since the disruptions will likely exceed our current capabilities. The full scope of what climate change has in store for astronomy remains uncertain. Some scientists are taking the lead and trying to answer the most pressing questions. Their efforts are already yielding surprising insights about how shifting climate patterns will affect observing sites, providing the foundation for how astronomers will adapt to a changing world. SEEING RED Wildfire smoke shrouds the setting Sun over the mountains of southern British Columbia, Canada, in August 2018. The star-party site Mount Kobau sits just off the right edge of the photo. sk yand tele scope .o r g * MARCH 2025 13http://skyandtelescope.org