snow

I am beginning to think Spring has been cancelled. We are about to get another major storm, where we could see four to eight inches of snow in Albany, and perhaps up to a foot in some areas! 

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As we get pounded with all of this snow, it got me thinking. What are the "real essentials" you need to get through? Food, water, batteries, sure! Grab some candles, and maybe fill up your tank. But what about...

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The Capital Region is looking at a big, messy snow storm on Friday. The heaviest stuff is expected to hit sometime during the afternoon and continue throughout the evening, possibly until Saturday morning. The area could get buried with about 9 inches of snow. Areas east of Albany could see more. I don’t think you’ll need to hide in your doomsday bunker, but it’s always good to be prepared. We’re Upstate New Yorkers… we got this!

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Ugh, we are only a few day from Christmas and there is absolutely nothing white on the ground. Sure, it has been chilly and snow would certainly stand the chance of sticking to the ground, if only, Mother Nature decided to grace us with a smidge of the white fluffy (hopefully) goodness. But hold on, what is the true definition of a 'White Christmas'?

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One of the all time favorite Christmas songs White Christmas and with good reason - there's something magical about having snow for the holidays. Christmas isn't complete without some snow! Your one horse open sleigh won't run without snow! It is finally close enough to Christmas to have a good idea and the folks at NOAA did just that. 

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Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? The Bing Crosby song is timeless and also says a lot to so many people. When I was living in Phoenix, AZ and flew back to Albany for the Christmas holiday, all I wanted was a white Christmas. Regardless of if you live here or not,  many people want to have some snow on the ground. So - will we have a white Christmas in 2012? We've been doing some research and we think we are ready to make a guess!

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Is it me, or does it seem like it was 80 and sunny like yesterday? Crazy how quick seasons change around these parts, no? Get ready, the first snow fall of the season is expected to make it's way into our area this Wednesday.

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After a super mellow Winter and amazing Summer- One thing comes to my mind- Will this winter be like winters of the past- You know, 12 inch snow storms that last a day or two- The good ones!

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Everyone has a ton of snow storm photos in the Albany NY area. We always gets more than our fair share of snow storms (most winters), and we can never see enough great photos of snow. If you ski or board, it's heaven for you - or if you have children in your life, it's a great joy to watch them playing in the snow. Check out our photo gallery of snow photos! 

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