A local cultural observation about the blizzard of 2017

Just a cultural observation of my own little coal region area ..  Besides the ‘local news’ playing up the storm, when I was shopping I did not see panic. I did not see anger.. I did not see people rushing the milk aisles in hopes of snatching the last half gallon. (And everyone avoided my … Read moreA local cultural observation about the blizzard of 2017

The snow is coming down…the blizzard of 2017 is underway

And thus far here in my back yard forecasts for 2 feet plus look accurate.. There is 11.6 inches already on Whistler’s Mother in Ashland PA. Last night before I turned off the lights I took notice that it was sleeting. I thought! They were wrong! This will be rain! Out to sea!  And then … Read moreThe snow is coming down…the blizzard of 2017 is underway

Dancing in the dark with weather models.. but the lion of march looks like it will keep roaring

DO NOT PANIC. Yet. There are lots of weather models predicting a BIG snowstorm March 12-13.. But there are some that are not.As a matter of fact, there is little agreement at this point The range of accumulation predictions thus far goes from 1 inch to 32.. That said, be wary.. there is a second … Read moreDancing in the dark with weather models.. but the lion of march looks like it will keep roaring