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Lake Effect Snow Warning Could Bring as Much 18 Inches
January 22, 2013
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January 22, 2013
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Lake Effect Snow Advisory
January 20, 2013 A lake effect snow advisory is up until 8 Monday morning for Southern Oneida, Madison and Onondaga counties. 4 to 8 inches is expected with wind gusts up to 30 MPH. Temperatures will fall into the teens with wind chills down to zero.
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It’s International Snowmobiling Safety Week
January 16, 2013 We are now deep into upstate New York snowmobiling season and after last year's sparse snowfall this winter has provided enthusiasts with plenty of opportunities to get out on the trails. Along with the pure fun and excitement of snowmobiling this week, International Snowmobiling Safety Week, we are reminded of ways to keep the sport safe. Here are some great tips.
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California C-C-Cold Snap Continues
January 14, 2013 Hard to believe but when I checked temperatures this morning it was 42 in the Utica-Rome area and--are you ready--36 in Los Angeles, the coldest morning there in 22 years. The cold snap has been sending Californians like my niece and her husband (pictured here near their home in Hermosa Beach) to the stores seeking sweaters and coats. Just how cold has it been?
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Mild Weather Brings on Spring Fever
January 14, 2013 If you slept in yesterday, woke up around noon and walked outside you might have thought you'd done a "Rip Van Winkle and slept until April. The unseasonably mild "January thaw" weather had people out washing their cars, walking and biking on local trails and cleaning up some winter yard debris. The question is, will it last?
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DEC Says Play It Safe – Check Ice Condtions Before Ice Fishing
January 12, 2013 One of the traditional outdoor winter sports in the Utica-Rome area and Adirondacks is ice fishing. With some warmer temperatures this season, the DEC wants anglers to be extra careful when going out on the lakes.
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Try Snowshoeing For Winter Fun And Exercise
January 8, 2013 If you want to get outside during the winter and don't ski, snowboard or snowmobile, try snowshoeing. I know people who love to get out on the bright white snow on a sunny day, get some fresh air and a great workout on their snowshoes.
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How To Beat The Winter Blahs
January 8, 2013 With January in full swing and the holidays over, we get a real dose of reality...it's winter for the next 11 weeks or so. If you don't enjoy winter sports, the "Winter Blahs" can set in. But there are ways to beat those Winter Blahs.
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It’s Winter Getaway Planning Time
January 7, 2013 As we all know winters in Central New York can be long and hard. If you are a winter sports enthusiast it's great but if you long for the warm days of spring and summer it can be downright depressing. That's why so many of us plan a mid-winter getaway to someplace warm. Here are some popular spots courtesy USNews.com IHOP will celebrate National Pancake Day with a free stack of buttermilk pancakes on February 5.
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Snow Shoveling Tips
January 5, 2013 Now that it's January, we're going to be doing more and more snow shoveling. Even though I own a snow blower, I still shovel the sidewalk and the snow off the deck. At the end of those chores, I often say that tired old phrase, "Oh my aching back". There is a better, healthier and safer way to shovel.
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What You Should Know About Hypothermia During The Cold
January 3, 2013 January is certainly acting like January in Central New York, and with the extreme cold temperatures, we would like to share some thoughts on cold weather hypothermia. Many of you work outside or enjoy outdoor winter sports and recreation, so it's important not to get over exposed in the cold.
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New Year And New Month
January 1, 2013 How many times are we going to write 2012 on checks when paying the Christmas bills in 2013? With the new year and new month, some things to consider in January.