Weather 101

• Official Name of the Blizzard?
  Many people are asking... What was the official name of the blizzard? As far as I'm concerned, as well as the National Weather Service, it's simply the "Blizzard of 2013." Not...
  Written by Quincy Vagell on February 13, 2013 | Read More
• What Type of Snow: Wet or Fluffy?
  Images below are clickable for a larger view: Many people are asking the question: "What type of snow can we expect?" Well, there's a two-part answer that I'll take care of.Through...
  Written by Quincy Vagell on February 7, 2013 | Read More
• Blizzard Watch vs. Winter Storm Watch
  This means that frequent wind gusts over 35 MPH are expected to combine with blowing and drifting snow to cause blizzard conditions with visibility less than 1/4 of a mile for...
  Written by Quincy Vagell on February 7, 2013 | Read More
• How Accurate is the Groundhog?
  February 2nd is known as Groundhog Day, the date in which groundhogs across the world, including Punxsutawney Phil, pictured above, are looked to for weather forecasts. The...
  Written by Quincy Vagell on February 5, 2013 | Read More
• Think It's Easy to Forecast Snow?
  Forecasting snow.It's one of the most important forecasts, yet it can be the most challenging.  Snow can be pretty to look at, but when it comes to how it impacts people's...
  Written by Quincy Vagell on February 1, 2013 | Read More
• What is a High Wind Warning?
  High Wind Warnings are in effect for Connecticut. (Tonight through 9 a.m. Thursday) A High Wind Warning is issued when the National Weather Service (NWS) expects sustained winds...
  Written by Quincy Vagell on January 30, 2013 | Read More

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