Feb 02
Early this morning in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow as part of the annual Groundhog Day tradition. Upon appearing, Phil observed his shadow, a sign that, according to folklore, indicates six more weeks of winter weather. The tradition, which dates back more than a century, is closely followed each year as …
Jan 22
As a potent winter storm takes aim at the state, bringing with it a volatile mix of heavy snow, significant icing, and dangerous wind chills, the time for preparation is now. State Climatologist Gary McManus has warned that this system’s ‘troubling’ potential for freezing rain could impact power grids and travel for days, noting that …
Nov 07
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Beef cattle extension specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about preparing your cattle for the winter. Dr. Biggs says that the most important step in preparing a herd for winter is simple — being prepared. “At the end of the day, we want to make sure that we have the …
Aug 28
Newest edition predicts snow, seasonable cold, and all of winter’s delights! Also: sea secrets to Earth’s climate; a recipe for the best bread for toast; the least-grown, easiest-grown garden edible; and more! The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac has arrived with a winter forecast sure to excite snow bunnies and sweater lovers alike: The coming season …
Jan 27
Enjoy the weekend weather as we warm up in into the 50s today and near 60 tomorrow. But then A big, arctic air blast is set to move through the State Saturday into Sunday, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, and will give us the coldest air of the year thus far (for 2023). But …
