Preparing your house now for fall and winter weather can prevent storm damage. Kenton Brine, with the Northwest Insurance Council, said outside pipes are a concern.
The National Weather Service recently issued a La Nina watch, meaning the possibility of the global weather pattern returning later this year, or into early next.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is out with its recap of the winter of 2024-2025, which includes December, January and February.
“We are seeing that it was our 27th warmest winter out of 130 years, going all the way back to 1895-1896.”
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We’re in the final stretches of winter; the first day of spring in March 20th. But, we still have a few weeks to go, and research shows 40% of Americans report their mood declines during the winter. Gloomy feelings this time of year can lead to fatigue and depression, but experts have strategies to boost your mood year-round.
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This Sunday is Groundhog Day, and it will be the 139th time Punxsutawney Phil has forecasted the weather, letting us know if we have six more weeks of winter in front of us or if we can expect an early spring.
"I would not be surprised to see clear skies and a forecast for another six weeks of winter," noted USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.
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Winter is coming with colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas too. However, work still needs to be done. Greg Jones, a Firestone Ag Tire expert, talks about how cold temperatures and winter weather impact equipment tires.
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