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More Lake Effect Snow Advisories Tonight and Tomorrow (4/2/13)

Tad Pole — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:17:56 +0000

It's like the drunk, obnoxious guy at a party, you want him to leave, he just won't. Ol' Man Winter keeps hanging on. Another Lake Effect Snow Advisory in place until 10 tomorrow morning. Click for details.

Lake Effect Snow Advisory Tonight (4/1/13) – No April Fool's Joke

Tad Pole — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:19:31 +0000

I wish this was a April Fool's joke, but it's not. Northern Oneida County is under a Lake Effect Snow Advisory from 8 tonight until noon Tuesday. Other parts of Central New York may see snow too. Click for the details.

Spring Will Be Here In 10 Days (3/26/13) [AUDIO]

Tad Pole — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:39:56 +0000

10 Days to spring! And that’s not some groundhog prediction either. It comes straight from climatoligist, Jessica Rennells with NOAA’s Regional Climate Center at Cornell University. Jessica says last years’ “above normal temperatures” coupled with this years’ slightly “below normal temps” makes it seem like winter is lingering. Jessica says while the temperatures have been [...]

How Do You Kill a Saturday Afternoon When The Lake Effect Snow Advisory Continues? [Poll]

Tad Pole — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:16:19 +0000

It’s going to be another one of those Central New York “late-winter” weekends. The Lake Effect Snow Advisory remains in effect until about noon today. Up to 5″ with windy conditions. Most of Central New York will get between 2 to 4 inches, while Northern Oneida and Southern Onondaga counties get a little more. The [...]

Another Lake Effect Snow Advisory (3/22/13)

Tad Pole — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:13:44 +0000

Don't kill the messenger. The National Weather Service has placed us under another Lake Effect Snow Advisory unitl noon Saturday (3/23/13). Click for the where and when. I don't think there's a why.

Utica Rome Winter Weather Advisory For 3/18/13

Tad Pole — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:03:22 +0000

Any snowfall that's less than a foot wouldn't scare most Central New Yorkers, but today's (3/13) Winter Weather Advisory comes with possible sleet. Click for the details.

City Of Utica Declares Snow Emergency Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:47:13 +0000

As you may be aware by our Frogcast today, the Utica-Rome area could see significant snow beginning late this afternoon and continuing overnight (4 - 7 inches possible). In anticipation of the snowfall, the City of Utica is declaring a snow emergency beginning tonight.

Is 2 Inches of Snow Worse Than 6 Inches?

Tad Pole — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:00:17 +0000

This morning’s light snowfall shouldn’t be a challenge to any true Central New Yorker, but what a pain! It’s probably says more about my preparation than actual weather conditions, but I have fought 18 inches of snow with less hassle. When I woke up it wasn’t any real surprise to see a couple of inches [...]

Welcome To World's Coldest Inhabited Place

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:10:32 +0000

What’s the coldest inhabited place in the world? No, not your boss’ office when you’re called in on the carpet. Well, you might think it’s been cold here in central New York lately, but we’re not even close. According to “The Huffington Post“: “The remote Russian town of Oymyakon (in the northeast corner of the [...]

President's Week/Mid-Winter Break Recreation Ideas

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:10:32 +0000

While some of you may have Monday, February 18th off for Presidents’ Day, many school districts have the whole week off as Mid-Winter Break. With the kids home from school for a week, there are two dreaded words parents don’t want to hear, “I’m bored”. Here’s an idea to keep them entertained. Ice skating. Many [...]

New York State Thruway Road Conditions For Saturday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:40:44 +0000

After digging out from Winter Storm Nemo, things are getting back to normal throughout central New York and much of the state. If you're planning on traveling today, here are the latest conditions on the New York State Thruway.

Cross-Country Skiing Tips For Beginners [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:09:25 +0000

When we get hit with snow in central New York, we can snow blow it, shovel it, shake our fist at it or maybe have some fun in it. It's a long winter in these parts, even though the groundhog said that it will be an early spring. So, here's a winter activity that might help you see winter in a positive light...cross-country skiing.

State Firefighters Winter Games This Weekend

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:00:12 +0000

The Firemen’s Association Of The State Of New York (FASNY) is holding Firefighter Winter Games this weekend in Cortland, and a number of local fire departments are participating. Here’s what the games are all about according to fasny.com: “STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION HOLD FIREFIGHTER WINTER GAMES IN CORTLAND FEB. 8-10 The Firemen’s Association of the State [...]

Cooperstown Winter Carnival February 8 – 10

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:10:55 +0000

If you’re looking for some winter fun, head to Cooperstown this weekend for the Cooperstown Winter Carnival. My wife and I attended this event a few years ago and had a great time. Here are the details from cooperstowncarnival.com: The Winter Carnival Committee proudly announces that the 2013 Carnival will be held on February 8, [...]

It's Groundhog Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:43:44 +0000

Today is February 2nd, Groundhog Day, and we get the most accurate weather prediction for the rest of the season from the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Earlier this morning, Phil made his way out of his little home in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania and now the results. According to groundhog.org: “And so ye faithful, there is no shadow [...]

February Weather Predictions

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:10:43 +0000

We made it through January, and that in itself means central New York’s winter has only about six weeks left, groundhog or not. So, what is the weather prediction for February? According to 2013 edition of “The Old Farmer’s Almanac”, here’s what they are prediction for our region during February. Average temperature: 20 degrees (which [...]

Ilion Snowdrifters To Host Snowmobile Safety Course

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:10:31 +0000

This is snowmobile season in central and northern New York, and snowmobile safety is something that we’re all concerned with. The Ilion Snowdrifters are hosting a snowmobile safety course in March. Here are the details from the New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation: “Saturday, March 02, 2013 – Snow Drifters Clubhouse [...]

Winter Storm Luna Brings Freezing Rain To Northeast

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:14:15 +0000

As you know, we’ve already had a bit of snow this morning, and this afternoon could bring sleet and freezing rain as part of Winter Storm Luna. Here’s more on Winter Storm Luna from weather.com: “A shield of snow, sleet and freezing rain will pivot through the northern Great Lakes and Northeast today, including New [...]

Snowboarding Gaining In Popularity

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:10:31 +0000

Many of us enjoy winter sports – skiing, tubing, snowshoeing or in my case, shoveling. And now in central New York, snowboarding is becoming very popular. Many ski areas offer snowboarding slopes, and to make it easy for you, just go to snowboardingnewyork.com for a list of areas throughout New York state. If you’ve ever [...]

Frostbite – Symptoms, Prevention And Treatment

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:10:04 +0000

Recently, we shared information about hypothermia, and how to prevent it. With many of you working outside in the elements or enjoying outdoor winter sports, we thought it might be a good idea to give you a closer look at frostbite, what it is and how to prevent it. According to the Centers For Disease [...]