How a snowstorm develops
Snowstorms usually occur between November and April in the northern hemisphere, but can appear as early as October or as late as May. It seems illogical, but spring snowstorms may actually produce more snow than winter ones, because of the extra energy brought to them by moist tropical air masses. The northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons of course, and opposite stormy months.... read more
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Driving in snow, ice and rain
by MJ Logan
The telltale drift of your car accompanies the sickening feeling in your stomach as you realize you have no steering control. You steer in the direction of t... read more
by Rex Trulove
There are few things that can cause a driver to feel more helpless than to get stuck in snow or ice. The feeling can be even mo... read more
Unforgiving weather and precarious road conditions can make winter driving stressful at best. But somehow the unexpected always... read more
Anti-lock brake systems, or ABS, will never take the place of a good set of snow tires. ABS brakes and snow tires are designed ... read more
Don't you just love that lovely soft blanket of white that undulates over your lawn and garden plots? Doesn't it just bring win... read more
When I was little, I always looked forward to the time when grandpa would go out and pick persimmons. He would bring them into ... read more
The food you put out in your backyard "bird bistro" will depend upon which species you wish to attract. Some wild birds like to... read more
Really cold weather can play havoc with your make-up and cause damage to your skin that you are not expecting. Being outside mi... read more
Those of us with wavy or curly hair are already too familiar with frizz-inducing dryness. Add winter temperatures, hot showers ... read more
by Karen Dugger
Being a product of your environment can either be a blessing or a curse. My mother passed on the tiara to me and I am finding t... read more
by Greg Monroe
Wax your rails let's seal the deal we race tonight on John Brown's hill! Hard packed snow six inches deep the young boys shout... read more
