Posts Tagged ‘Winter weather’
Early Spring Says Punxsutawney Phil, Human Meteorologists Say Maybe Not
Dennis, a character from the Monty Python movie The Holy Grail, said to King Arthur “Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Yet every February 2, we rely upon a giant squirrel to tell us the weather. KOHO’s Marcus Bellissimo asks “Why?”
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Wenatchee Foothills Winter Wildlife Update – Dec. Numbers Down, Jan. About Average
Local deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep and eagles seem to be enjoying this year’s mild winter, so far, says Von Pope, the Chelan PUD’s Senior Wildlife Biologist. At least they think so, as they’ve been less visible at lower elevations.
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Cascade Snowpack About Normal Despite Warmer, Wetter Winter
Snowfall may be less this year than in years past, but at least we are seeing snow. And when it comes to snowpack, snow is a good thing, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Tips For Staying Safe, Warm During Winter Storms, Power Outages
A storm rolling in today with bring at least a few inches to the Wenatchee Valley over the next 24 hours. Power outages can be inconvenient at best, and during the winter, deadly at worst. But a few simple tips can keep you safe and warm during an outage, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Keeping Seasonal Blues At Bay: Don’t Let Winter Gloom Sidetrack Healthy Habits
Seasonal affective disorder can get to just about anyone during the sometimes dark and gloomy days of winter. But there are a few simple things you can do to counter-act its effects. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Will It Be A White Christmas? Maybe
Singers have sung about it, wordsmiths have waxed poetically about it, skiers and snowboarders long for it. Of course, we’re talking about snow – snow on Christmas to be precise. Will it be a white Christmas this year? Maybe, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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As The Fluffy Stuff Flies, Don’t Be (S)no(w) Dummy
Snow. Some people love it while others loathe it. And if you’re a homeowner in the city, you get to play with it a lot, whether you want to or not. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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To Chain Or Not To Chain – Staying Up On Safe Winter Driving
Traversing area passes during the winter can sometimes be tricky. But no matter what kind of vehicle you drive, you’ll always want to carry chains. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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KOHO Outdoor Report – Mission Ridge
In this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, Dan Langager talks with Tony Hikock, Marketing Director at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, about their opening weekend last week, the sixth time in seven years they’ve opened on Thanksgiving weekend. Hikock said they need a little help from Mother Nature before more of the mountain opens. He also…
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‘As Expected’ Traffic, Weather For Thanksgiving Travel, Wash. State Patrol Says
Probably no surprise – traffic was heavy over the Thanksgiving holiday, and Mother Nature didn’t help by creating snowy, icy roads from the mountain passes to eastern I-90. For a recap on how the holiday travels went and with some good winter driving tips, Washington State Patrol Trooper John Bryant joins Dan Langager on the…
Read MoreDe-Icer, Shoveling, Volunteering – Snow Removal Prep As Winter Nears
Property owners are responsible to clear all sidewalks and walking pathways when the white, fluffy stuff hits this winter. The City of Wenatchee’s Code Enforcement Officers John Fairbanks and Lance Merz swing by the KOHO studio to talk about the dos and don’ts of snow removal.
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