This past winter was our warmest in over 90 years. The recent change in our climate affects not just humans, but also the various goods we produce. Maple syrup producers in Pennsylvania had an especially poor season due to the consistent warmth and an earlier start to the growing season. “A lot of Pennsylvania was […]
St. Paul’s municipal asphalt plant roared to life for the spring season in the first week of March, a full month earlier than is typical, without the traditional lineup of trucks rolling in from throughout the metro. The plant, which services municipalities throughout the state with hot mix, was able to get an early start […]
By Brendan O’Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) – A third of the United States faced the threat of severe weather on Wednesday as strong winds, snow and potential tornadoes threatened the Southeast, Ohio Valley and East Coast, while a fierce winter storm bore down on the Northwest. A day after many Americans basked in a spell of […]
Oregon’s notoriously beautiful false spring arrived last week, only to be unceremoniously pushed aside by the return of winter. Temperatures jumped into the high 50s and even 60s late last week and weekend, with the type of sunshine that makes Oregonians start planning the spread of their gardens. But as often happens this time of […]
It’s that time of year when our thirsty skin is screaming for not just a good moisturizer, but the best moisturizer. I know a little something about dry, itchy skin. I grew up in Colorado where there is next to no moisture in the air — cracked heels and scaly hands were my skin’s default […]
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite what Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) said on Friday, we still have four more weeks left of meteorological winter. Meteorological seasons use whole months and winter runs from December through February. The latest forecast for February from the Climate Prediction Center calls for odds that favor a wetter than normal month for […]
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Thirty years ago in January, Utah saw one of its worst winters. The winter of 1993 started out like any good horror story: one dark and stormy night. Man identified in Logan bank robbery A bad snowstorm caused cars to crash into trees and sheds and roll over, and semi […]
Most folks are probably done with talking about the cold, and believe me, I get that. I am, too. I got it last year. And I absolutely, positively, and certainly got it back in 2021 when that monster cold spell leveled our landscapes. (Just above the snow line.) So, what could there possibly be left […]
Ice is still a big concern for drivers throughout the North Sound. One of the biggest mistakes on the road is not leaving enough distance in between cars. Whether it’s ice, snow, or wet slush, there’s a simple way to steer clear of danger. “I think that people need to up their game as far […]
You know how to pamper your pooch — healthy eats, plenty of play and oh-so-many snuggles. But when was the last time you considered your pet’s paw health? As the temperatures dip below freezing, it’s easy for us to register when our own feet become brutally cold, but our furry friends can’t always communicate what they […]
The temperature was an unseasonably warm 65 degrees Fahrenheit when an EF-1 tornado touched down in Garner on Sunday, according to N.C. State Climate Office data. That’s nearly 20 degrees warmer than the 47.7 degree Fahrenheit average temperature recorded over the last 29 years at the Climate Office’s Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab station. And […]