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It’s CYA Time for Local Meteorologists

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Greg Marvelous

From the NWS… Tonight: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Low around 38. East wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday: Rain and snow. The rain and snow … 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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First Snow of the Year for Rockies, New England(?)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Greg Marvelous

It’s that time of year when the Sun retreats to the Southern Hemisphere taking the warm air with it.  The cold air deepens near the North Pole and slowly slides southward, ushering in a new, but temporary era of cold … Continue reading →

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West vs. East in the Battle of Snow

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

This is just another illustration of the strange Winter season experienced this year.  Of course, this doesn’t include the storm that swept across the South late last week.  The seasonal snowfall totals in the South wouldn’t approach those of the … Continue reading →

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Heavy Rain, Snow Possible for Tuscon, AZ

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

LINK A potentially wet and snowy storm set to hit Southern Arizona Tuesday is just the start of a damper weather pattern that could bring significant precipitation to the region, the National Weather Service says. A winter storm watch has … Continue reading →

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December 2009 Winter Storm Snowfall Totals

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

We don’t name winter storms like we do tropical storms and hurricanes, but if we did, I’m sure this current storm would’ve received a name.  And that name would be retired when all is said and done. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Major Snowstorm to Affect Much of U.S.

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

Well, that is rather colorful!  A cornucopia of watches and warnings litter the U.S from California to the upper peninsula of Michigan.  All of these are in advance of a potent storm that will bring heavy snow to parts of … Continue reading →

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Whistler Blackcomb Wraps up it’s Snowiest Month Ever

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

About 10 days ago, I mentioned that Whistler Blackcomb has set a record for November snowfall.  With 10 days left in the month, they went on to experience the most snowfall in any month on record.  In total, Whistler Blackcomb … Continue reading →

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Winter Storm Expected in Southwest

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

In what may be an early sign of some Winter Outlooks coming true, parts of Arizona, New Mexico and west Texas are under Winter Storm Watches/Warning and Winter Weather Advisories.  Snow is expected at higher elevations tonight with snow levels … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Forecast: The Final Verdict

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

The forecast for today and tomorrow is relatively calm.  Scattered rain and snow showers (mostly rain) will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast while Florida and parts of the Carolina coast will experience heavy rain today before clearing out … Continue reading →

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