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1976: A real winter

Some of us may think the past three months are what real winters are all about, especially after the run of mild winters we have experienced over the past decade.There is little doubt that winters aren’t what they used to be. We did have plenty of snow and cold weather and it may surprise ...

It could be a lot worse

Most folks who live in our area are tired of the cold and snow that has persisted since early December.Skiers and people who love wintertime have a different view of the recent weather but I thinks it’s safe to say most of us are simply tired of the persistency of the cold and snow. l Last ...

Perhaps there are problems with climate

Perhaps there is a serious problem with our climate.After decades of denial we may be close to accepting the fact that something is wrong with Mother Earth’s climate and, better yet, we may be getting ready to take some action to mitigate the effects of our past behavior. No doubt it will be ...

Where has the winter cold gone?

Where has the cold gone?Weather in past winters has almost always included a visit from the Polar Vortex.The vortex results from a build-up of frigid artic air that amasses into an ever-increasing mound of cold air on the long, dark days of the frozen arctic. If the jet stream winds are ...

How much snow?

Almost as much snow fell this past December as in all of last winter, with 26.1 inches being recorded including a 2-4 inch snowfall on Christmas making for a white Christmas across all of Southwestern Pennsylvania.Mountain locations reported 36 inches for December. Area ski resorts got off to a ...

Is the end in sight?

Is the end in sight?No not the end of the word but just an end to life as we experienced it and our weather in 2020.And what a year it has been.Probably the biggest story was the coronavirus as it ravaged the entire country bringing death and suffering to every community and many families. ...