Category Archives: winter weather

The Unpredictable Winter of 2012

Mother Nature simply cannot make up her mind this year, or so it seems. She brought spring-like weather to the mountaintop in February, but then enough snow early this week to close the schools for a day. Snow began falling … Continue reading

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Snow drapes trees, power lines in highest elevations

From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News — CUMBERLAND — Heavy, wet snow draped trees and utility lines in the higher elevations Monday after an overnight storm hit that carried a warning to continue into early Tuesday morning. Schools were canceled in … Continue reading

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Baltimore’s winter on track to see most-ever 50-plus-degree days

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun 10:07 p.m. EST, February 22, 2012February is coming to a close the same way it started — with unseasonable warmth — and climate experts say there is an increased probability that above-average temperatures will … Continue reading

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A Rare Visitor

Genuine winter weather, usually a given in Garrett County, has become a rare visitor this year. The usual weeks of ongoing snow and ice are just not happening, allowing residents to save a bundle in heating costs, and the county … Continue reading

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Let it snow (please?): Ski resorts hoping the rest of winter is more wintry

Sunday, February 05, 2012By Lawrence Walsh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Unseasonably warm weather across the Midwest and Northeast this winter has dealt a blow to local and regional resorts for the first half of the snowsports season, delivering less natural snow and … Continue reading

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Mild winter weather likely to save Garrett County money

Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — Garrett County will likely see savings as far as snow removal goes thanks to the mild winter. The county is saving money on the cost of fuel and wear and tear on vehicles used … Continue reading

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Nope, Not Here – Republican News Online

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jan. 12, 2012 While snow is most certainly in the forecast for the next several days, it is doubtful that the fall will be quite like … Continue reading

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MURPHY’S LAW: January gifts

By BARBARA MURPHYNews-TribunePosted Jan 13, 2012 @ 08:03 AMLast update Jan 13, 2012 @ 03:18 PM It seems that this year Mother Nature is being generous to a fault with us; either that or she’s napping and hasn’t yet realized … Continue reading

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For January, Situation Normal

Jan. 5, 2012 Wintry weather in January is nothing new to Garrett Countians, whether they be of the two-legged or four-legged variety. These horses at a Grantsville area farm know what to do to stay warm, and in fact most … Continue reading

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Augie’s Adventures: Goodyear DuraTracs first field test

Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:00 am By Andy Aughenbaugh, Times Outdoors Writer | 0 comments Back in October, I spent some time in Garrett County chasing whitetails. The recent rains had the trails on our hunting lease wet and … Continue reading

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