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04/12/2008 Colorado mountains get up to 7 inches of snow
A late fall storm has dumped up to 7 inches of snow in the Colorado high country and about half that much in Front Range cities.


03/12/2008 Packers need folks to shovel snow Thursday at Lambeau
The Green Bay Packers have put out a call for people to shovel snow Thursday at Lambeau Field.


03/12/2008 U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2007
The Energy Department reports U.S. greenhouse gases emissions increased in 2007 by 1.4% after a decline in 2006.


03/12/2008 Storm brings snow and wind to Midwest
More snow is coming to Iowa.


02/12/2008 Ex-bad boy China praised at climate talks
Once global warming's bad boy, China is now winning praise for its upbeat role in climate talks, a turnaround perhaps brought ...


02/12/2008 Outlook: Dry conditions could fuel fires in South
Wildfires have burned more than 2.3 million acres across the South so far this year, and the region has accounted for more than ...


02/12/2008 Utilities take steps to minimize ice storm damage
One year after an ice storm knocked out power to a half million homes and businesses in Oklahoma, utilities are taking steps ...


02/12/2008 Venice faces worst flooding in 20 years
The worst flooding in Venice in more than 20 years forced residents and tourists to wade through knee-high water Monday.


02/12/2008 Consumers flock to firewood to cut winter heating costs
Americans are stoking their fires, shifting to wood-generated heat to save money.


02/12/2008 Galveston-area hospitals still swamped by hurricane
Hurricane Ike has turned the nation's top-ranked trauma center into a doc-in-the-box.






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04/12/2008 Q: Santa Ana winds result from high pressure -- what creates the high pressure?
A: High pressure over the Great Basin (also known as the Intermountain West -- essentially that area between the Sierra and the Rockies that includes Nevada, Utah, eastern Washington, eastern Oregon and much of Idaho) can form at any time of the year. The reason that the high pressure forms is the track of the jet stream, typically taking the shape of a large ridge over the entire West. Why this high is particularly important...


04/12/2008 Snow foolin': Where is the real Bedford Falls?
The weather guys take a look at which snowy New York State city deserves to be called the setting for the movie It's a Wonderful Life.


04/12/2008 More lake-effect snow; Cold weekend forecast for the East
Cold air settles in -- A trough in the jet stream and surface high pressure will result in cold temperatures, particularly across the central and northern Plains and in the upper Midwest. Areas that saw snowfall on Wednesday will have temperatures affected not only by cold air streaming in from Canada, but also the cooling due to the fresh snowpack. Temperatures will only reach the 20s and 30s in the nation's midsection today, dropping into...


03/12/2008 Q: Are there websites that show past weather conditions?
A: If you want to see what was going on across the U.S. on a particular date and time, I recommend the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center’s (HPC) surface analysis archive. Simply select date and time and you’ll get a map showing the placement of high and low pressure areas as well as fronts and selected observations from around the country. If you are looking for climate information (temperature, rainfall, etc.) for a particular location, the best...


03/12/2008 Midwest snow; Strong storms in the South
Flakes fly in Midwest/Great Lakes -- A cold front will push through the Great Lakes region today, triggering rain showers ahead of the front and snow in the colder air behind the front. Snow totals of 4 inches or more are expected from eastern Iowa through southeastern Wisconsin (including Milwaukee), northern Illinois (including Chicago), and much of northern and western Michigan. Most of the snow will wind down late this evening. Winter weather advisories are...


03/12/2008 "California Dreamin'"
One of the most recognizable opening lines in pop music, All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey, kicks off the song, California Dreamin'. Written by John and Michelle Phillips, California Dreamin' was the second single off The Mamas and the Papas' debut album, If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, and reached #4 on the Billboard pop chart in 1966. While astronomical winter, which starts with the winter solstice on Dec....


02/12/2008 Q: How many days a year does Chicago receive snow?
A: The best resource for snow is the National Climatic Data Center’s Snow Climatology site. You can get a variety of historical snowfall information in Chicago by clicking through that site. According to that site, Chicago’s Midway International Airport has about 25 days with measurable snowfall each year. (“Measurable” snow is defined as greater than 0.1 inch; snowfall less than 0.1 inch is registered as a "trace"). January is the month with the most days...


02/12/2008 Warm and windy in the southern Plains; Snow heads for Chicago
Wind comes sweeping down the Plains -- The formation of a lee-side low over eastern Colorado will bring warm, breezy conditions to parts of the southern Plains, especially over West Texas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. With the warm and windy conditions, fire weather will be critical across much of Texas and into southwestern Oklahoma and southeastern New Mexico. In addition to the warm weather in the southern Plains, this storm will create wintry conditions in...


01/12/2008 Snow in the southern Appalachians; Test your hurricane IQ
Snowy start to the week -- The storm system that brought snow to the Midwest and Great Lakes will move into eastern Canada today. Still scattered snow showers can be expected across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with additional accumulations expected in northern Michigan and the western slopes of the central and southern Appalachians. Scattered snow showers could result in light accumulations for parts of Kentucky and Tennessee and snow will be possible as...


30/11/2008 So long hurricane season!
Today is the final day of "hurricane season" for both the Atlantic Basin and the Eastern Pacific. According to The Weather Channel's tropical weather expert, Steve Lyons, the north Atlantic basin count is as follows: Named Storms: 16 Hurricanes: 8 Major hurricanes (category 3 or stronger): 5 Lyons notes that this is well above the long-term average and slightly above the average since the "active era" began in 1995. As for the eastern Pacific basin,...






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15/09/2008 Severe Storms Ravage Cuba Leaving People Homeless
Storm ravaged Cubans were filmed as they stood amidst the rubble of their thrice ravaged homes.
10/07/2008 Construction Consultant In Florida Advices Client On What To Do To Prepare For Hurricanes
As hurricane season approaches Richard Charbonneau offers advice.
03/02/2008 Search Engine Launches Weather Resource
The Weather resource on SpivO is now live. SpivO Weather is the first channel to be launched in almost two weeks.
02/02/2008 Loudouncountyweather.com Provides Local Weather Information For Residents In Loudoun County, Virginia
Now residents of Loudoun County, Virginia have a local source for weather information and forecasts - LoudounCountyWeather.com.
15/01/2008 Mirrormatemitts – Car Mirror Covers Make Mysterious Television Debut
New Multipurpose -Bag- Featured on Philadelphia's 10! Variety Show
09/01/2008 Networking Event And Charity Fundraiser Hailed As A Success For Local Business
Translation can help to avoid barriers.
29/10/2007 AccuWeather.com Forecasts Mostly Favorable For Fiendish Halloween Festivities
AccuWeather.com predicts quiet weather for most of the country on Halloween Wednesday.
05/09/2007 New Mobile Service For Hurricane Evacuation Information!
One of many problems people can face in the event of a natural disaster is lack of communication and information. With electricity lost and phone lines down, you’re most likely to get your information on a radio. This information is very general in nature and may or may not concern you.
25/05/2007 Wildfire Preparedness - Another Helpful Article Released By Infoquest
Wildfires across the nation are taking center stage in the nightly news. How much do you know about wildfire preparedness above and beyond simple landscaping tips and having a “72 hour kit?” This article will fill in the blanks.
08/03/2007 Time To Start Your Organic Tomato Seeds
With this great spring weather we start craving fresh backyard tomatoes. But, is it time to plant our organic tomato seeds?