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Terrifying 'Ice Tsunami' Slowly Consumes Backyard, Houses in Minnesota

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:37:02 +0000

Yikes. It's like in a horror movie when the deadly fog gradually creeps closer and closer, gobbling up all living things in its path. Except it's made of ice.

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Will Snowstorm Nemo Be Worse Than Blizzard of '78 In Boston? [PHOTOS]

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:58:34 +0000

Snowstorm Nemo is set to drop more than two feet of snow throughout the Northeast, including New York City and Boston.

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DEC: Anglers Should Check Ice Conditions Before Taking Risks

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:38:32 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Fishers are reminded to stay safe this winter by following the rules and using common sense before stepping out onto the ice.

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Frost Flowers Develop On Thin Layers of Sea Ice [PHOTOS]

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:07:21 +0000

Earth's Icy Waters (WIBX) - Winter provides many beautiful sites to behold.

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Winter Storm Euclid Creates Mixed Emotions In The Mohawk Valley

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:06:19 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - It's been busy in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, as businesses and homeowners continue to dig themselves out from more than a foot of snow brought in by Winter Storm Euclid.

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Do You Want Snow?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:49:15 +0000

The snow is still slow to fall in our region. Are you happy about that or are you anxiously anticipating the white fluffy stuff? Comment on our Facebook page and vote in today’s Question of the Day: <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/6756765/”>Are you missing the snow?</a>

Madison County Sheriffs Office Advises Motorists To Drive Safely This Winter

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:49:52 +0000

Wampsville, NY (WIBX) - In honor of Winter Weather Awareness Week, the Madison County Sheriff's Department is making sure everyone is prepared.

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Get Ready — Forecasters Predict a Brutal Winter Ahead

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:30:22 +0000

This summer has been unusually hot, with record-breaking temperatures all over the country. But in a few months, we may be wishing for a little of that heat — forecasters are warning we should brace for a particularly harsh winter.

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The Best Winter Activities In Central New York – Our Top 5

WIBX AM 950 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:20:37 +0000

It's winter in central New York. Are you looking for something to do? Here's our list of the top five winter activities Getty Images Cross Country Skiing When it comes to winter, nothing says "Central New York" more than our abundance of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. The quiet tree-lined paths are always [...]

Mild Winter Doesn't Raise Watershed Concerns… Yet

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:12:50 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - In what has been deemed by the National Weather Service as the mildest winter since 2001, the lack of snowfall has raised eyebrows.

Higher than average temperatures have kept the snow from sticking around, but according to Dave Nicosia with the National Weather Service in Binghamton, the light winter is somewhat of a reprieve from last year

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Mild Winter Means Amazing Prices on Cold Weather Gear — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:39:58 +0000

NASA scientists recently announced the earth’s surface temperature is slowly rising — and now it seems that phenomena is affecting the prices you’ll pay for winter clothes and gear.

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Is Warmer Winter Weather a Boon for the Economy? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:41:39 +0000

People can argue about climate change, but they can’t argue with this: so far, 2012 has had some bizarrely warm weather.

And while that may be bad for snow-reliant ski resorts, it’s actually been good for a variety of other industries.

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Does Season and Time of Day Affect When You Conceive?

Daryl Nelson — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:00:19 +0000

You ever noticed you’re buying more birthday presents in the summer than the winter? The Daily Beast reports its no coincidence — the winter is the time for conception, so more babies are born in the late summer and early fall.

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'Why Do We Shiver?' and Other Mysterious Winter Health Questions Answered — Health Check

Kathy Landin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:48:19 +0000

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in one of those beautiful, warm places, where the weather never changes, you are now settling in for a season of gloves, static, chapped lips and chills to the bone. But what do we really know about how our bodies react to winter?

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Local Christmas Tree Sales Up

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:41:42 +0000

Sauquoit, NY (WIBX) – A longer selling season, combined with excellent weather, has allowed for higher than expected christmas tree sales so far this year. Omar Massoud, owner of Massoud’s Tree Farm in Sauquoit, believes the still weak economy has brought on a sense of nostalgia, bringing in new customers to buy trees. “Young families [...]

Utican Shares Holiday Spirit

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:22:44 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - December welcomes the usual catch phrases...the holiday spirit and secret santa. The epitome of those words can be found in a Utica woman who is duing her part to keep area kids warm this winter.

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