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What Are Meteorological Seasons Vs. Astronomical Seasons?

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Did you know that meteorologists define seasons differently than the average person? The seasons you are familiar with, according to the calendar, are “astronomical,” but the seasons that your meteorologist chats about on the evening news are “meteorological.” For meteorologists, the seasons are defined by the months with temperatures and weather often associated with each.

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Important Thunder And Lightning Safety Tips

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Is it still risky to talk on the phone during a thunder storm? How about all the other advice you’ve heard in the past about avoiding a lightning bolt strike? Come in from your golf game. Don’t stand under a tree. Stay out of the bathtub. You’re protected if you’re riding in a car, etc.

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Summer Weather Forecast 2023

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Summer Forecast 2023: Sizzles Return Summer. The warmest season in the year. But will this summer 2023 sizzle more than last? When Does Summer Start? The official first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is June 21, 2023, summer solstice, though many in the United States kick-off celebrations on Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29

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Snow Myths And Odd Facts

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Ever wonder if it’s true that no two snowflakes are alike? How about if large snowflakes mean the storm won’t last long? Learn the truth about popular myths and bizarre facts that you’ll want to tell a friend about. After reading this, you may find yourself building an igloo! Snow Myths Explained Contrary to popular

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How To Predict The Weather With An Onion

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Ever hear of an “Onion Calendar” before? It’s a time-honored folk weather forecasting technique used to predict levels of moisture for each month of the year ahead. All it takes is an onion, salt, a knife, and a little bit of patience! Learn more about this folklore and how to make one for yourself! Read

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10 Places Known For A Beautiful White Christmas

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Mistletoe. Eggnog. Fruitcake. The smell of fresh pine … These are quintessential Christmas traditions that the holidays simply wouldn’t feel as festive without! And when it comes to Christmas Day weather, a snowy “White Christmas” tops the list! Whether or not you’ll awaken to an official White Christmas (one inch or more of snow on

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Review of Canadian Winter 2021-2022

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Last year, our extended weather forecast for Canada called for a “frosty flip flop” winter. And for all intents and purposes, that’s what transpired. What started out as a cold December in the West and mild in the East, flipped to mild conditions in the West and cold in the East (January), and remained that

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Successful Review of Winter Weather 2021-2022

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Our Long Range forecasts fared well. The Farmers’ Almanac predicted winter weather 2021-2022 to be a “frosty flip flop winter” and that’s what we got! We also warned our readers of a few big, unusual storms that would come to pass: An early-season nor’easter at the end of October and a late-season blizzard during the

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Persimmon Seed Winter Forecast 2021-22

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Can you predict the weather with persimmon seeds? According to folklore, yes! The Persimmon Lady’s annual winter forecast revealed! Get the 2022-23 forecast here. It’s that time of year again when we check in with Melissa Bunker—a.k.a. “The Persimmon Lady”—of central North Carolina, who sends us her winter predictions based on the persimmon seeds she

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