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Monday, October 22, 2012  One of the key lessons from natural disasters over the last several years is that individuals must be prepared to deal with the effects of hazardous weather conditions.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Today’s topic will focus on the terms the National Weather Service uses to describe winter weather as well as the definitions of watches, warnings and advisories issued for winter weather events.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  In upstate New York one usually associates snow, ice, and biting cold with winter. But sometimes nature throws a curve at us with unseasonable warmth and rain. A number of different factors work together to produce floods in winter.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Today’s topic will focus on the types of heavy snow events which impact central New York.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Winter is the most dangerous time of the year for drivers.  Early season winter storms can sometimes be extra tricky because we are not used to driving in the snow. Here are some good reminders before the season starts.

Friday, October 29, 2010  What do all of those winter advisories mean?

Thursday, October 28, 2010  While it may not be the first thing you think of, flooding during the winter has its perils.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Ice can disrupt communications and power for days while utility companies repair extensive damage.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Today’s topic will focus on the types of heavy snow events which impact central New York.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Governor David Paterson has declared October 24th to October 30th “Winter Weather Awareness” week in New York.

Friday, October 30, 2009  A winter storm warning is issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, heavy sleet or any combination of heavy precipitation with strong wind, is imminent or occurring.

Thursday, October 29, 2009  A number of different factors work together to produce floods in winter.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  Heavy accumulations of ice can bring down trees and power lines as well as topple utility poles and communication towers. Ice can disrupt communications and power for days while utility companies repair extensive damage. Even small accumulations of ice can be extremely dangerous to motorists and pedestrians. Bridges and overpasses are particularly dangerous because they freeze before other surfaces.