State Firefighters Winter Games This Weekend
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ice skating is a popular sport in the Utica-Rome area, and the Skating Club of New Hartford is holding its annual Mohawk Valley Classic this Saturday. Over 100 competitors from the local area and throughout the northeast will take to the ice in the day-long event. (Photo not from local competition).
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.
Here's something that may make you see winter in a brighter light. The days are staying lighter, longer. Although it's very gradual, let's compare where we've come since the Winter Solstice, and first day of winter on December 21, 2012.
Now here's a winter sport that doesn't require a lot of expertise or money...snow tubing! There are a number of local tubing runs in the area, and it can be a fun way to spend a winter day.