Tag Archives: mid-atlantic weather

You’re About to Become Very Familiar with Sandy

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

If you’re not aware, there is a hurricane in the Caribbean basin named Sandy and it’s currently moving through the island nation of Jamaica.  It will likely dump several inches of rain, causing flooding in many areas of the island.  … Continue reading →

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Early Season Snowstorm set to hit Northeast

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Greg Marvelous

October snowstorms are not unheard of in the US, but they are a bit surprising.  Most locations in eastern US average less than an inch of snow during the month, indicating that snow is not the year-to-year norm.  A few … Continue reading →

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It is October, Right?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Greg Marvelous

So I mentioned there was a chance of snow in New England a couple days ago.  Then, I back off a little bit yesterday thinking it would be primarily confined to the highest elevations.  And while that appears to be … Continue reading →

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It’s Not so Much the Heat, It’s the Humidity that’ll Kill You

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

No, I did not simply re-use a photo from this past weekend, although I easily could have.  Blizzard Warnings are now in effect from DC to New York City.  In terms of snow, we’ve probably only had about 4-5 inches … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in Unlikelihoods?

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

Cotton McKnight: “I can’t believe it.” Pepper Brooks: “It’s just not believable, Cotton.” Truer words have never been spoken, Pepper.  One big winter storm is memorable.  A second in the same season starts to set records and creates the memories … Continue reading →

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Major Winter Storm Possible Late this Week

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

A potentially significant winter storm is shaping up for the end of this week across the South and mid-Atlantic regions.  Given this storm is still 3-5 days away, the timing and strength of the system is still in question.  The … Continue reading →

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