Too early to break out in song, but the NOAA Climate Prediction Center has issued an advisory that oceanic conditions met the criteria for a 'weak' La Niña effect on winter weather this season. See article at the Weather Chabnnel site with the unreasonably long title La Niña Has Developed In The Pacific Ocean And …
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Yet Another Weather Nerd post
I'm only a seasonal weather nerd, but I think the Washington Post has a better climate reporting desk than the New York Times. Case in point: this cogent explainer for this winter's coldness, compared to recent years: 'Why the U.S. has been home to Earth’s most unusually cold air this year' Parts of around 30 …
Minnewaska heroes save downstate nordic skiing again
Thin cover, with just a couple of inches of new snow on ice and gravel. But the groomers at Minnewaska State Park have groomed some trails. Full report from jorge.gomes@parks.ny.gov to Google group Mid Hudson Valley Cross Country Ski this morning: The following trails were groomed: Upper Awosting (green) - two passes with the Ginzu …
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There they go, skate skiing down the street…
... and I knew I'd arrived at the right place,-West Yellowstone. For winter, the side streets remain snow covered to make it easier on the the tracks of snow machines that crowd this small town in the southwest corner of Montana, hard by the borders to Idaho and Wyoming. But for a few weeks in …
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Is global conflict good for the ski business?
Skiers in North America may know of 'Snowshoe' Thompson and 'Jackrabbit' Johannsen (photos from Wikipedia), two people of Norwegian origin who became known for pioneering skiing in this continent. The history of skiing here is peppered with the exploits of expatriate Norwegians, most of them peaceful purveyors of a perfectly pleasant pastime. Jon Torsteinsson Rue, …
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Across the Snow Line 