...is climatology Earth's weather and climate result from recursive and iterative interactions between the elements, energy, and time. Recently, with advances in computer modeling, predictions are much better, and simulations are getting closer to replicating observed evidence. Not a moment too soon, or not a moment too late? From the NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/30/science/polar-vortex-extreme-cold.html ...and from The …
Month: January 2019
Canadian Clipper
The arrival of a storm from the West heralds dry, powdery snow. This one will carry some pretty cold temps as well, so any snow is going to stay in good shape through Saturday. Break out those waxable classic skis and tune 'em up. The centers that have skiable conditions now will only get better …
Great winter just a few hours away
The rain hurt some touring centers, but many recovered by aggressive grooming over the past day or so. Further north, many places actually got a few inches of fresh snow on the trails, and conditions are now excellent. The photo of the day comes from Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center in Grafton Vermont: A 'clipper' …
Fickle polar vortex
The weather has turned distinctly for the worse- rain today across the northeast, followed by a return to below-freezing temps in the far inland reaches of upstate NY, VT, northern NH and ME. By the weekend, some lake effect snow might dust the Tug Hill plateau and the western regions of NY. Which means the …
Missed it by that much…
The closest options to NYC didn't quite get enough snow, but within a two-hour trip Mohonk and High Point are open or will open on MLK day. Minnewaska is a bit of a coin toss and the park person who answered the phone said call back tomorrow. With that, right to the way things are …
Across the Snow Line 