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Weather stories in our blog
Blizzard of 2011: Snow storm video (Racine, Wisconsin)
February 3, 2011
A YouTube video summary of the Blizzard of 2011, as we experienced the snowstorm here in Racine, Wisconsin.
Blizzard of 2011 - Racine, Wisconsin: First video
February 2, 2011
Our first peek out the window at the results of the Blizzard of 2011 in Racine, Wisconsin.
Chicago Blizzard of 1967
January 31, 2011
Radio broadcasts and reminiscences recall the snowstorm that buried Chicago under 23 inches of snow in January of 1967.
Hang on, little tomato
July 23, 2010
We had a lot of rain in our backyard tomato garden, and more is on the way. This reminds me of a Pink Martini song.
March goes out like a Silver Panther
March 30, 2010
Frost on lawns and rooftops this morning means March is going out like the most handsome animal.
Heat wave, power cuts, and protests in India
June 28, 2009
While American politicians bicker over whether to pass a clean energy bill, today’s forecast for New Delhi called for a high of 111° F. going up to 114° F. for Monday.
Good day for the good old-fashioned fan
June 24, 2009
I’m enjoying summer like ‘The Greatest Generation’ with my World War II replica Vornado fan.
Wisconsin has statewide tornado drills today
April 23, 2009
In southeastern Wisconsin, our mock warning runs from 1:20 to 1:25 this afternoon.
Etymology of 'Lent'
February 25, 2009
It’s related to ‘length’, as in the days getting longer in the spring.
In other news (1/14/2009)
January 14, 2009
Subzero cold kills Hayward, Wisconsin sleepwalker — “You Light Up My Life” songwriter accused of sex assualts
When is the first day of winter? December 1.
December 21, 2008
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise: Winter begins on December 1.
Yes, we got some snow here
December 19, 2008
Documenting the foot of snow that fell here in Racine, Wisconsin overnight and into the day.
Winter storm coming late Monday through Tuesday
December 7, 2008
Bring back Indian summer
December 6, 2008
Here in southeastern Wisconsin, December has started off with snow, and more snow is coming.
Gregory Berg's Kenosha tornado photos
January 23, 2008
My former colleague was at Carthage College during the January 7, 2008 tornado, and took a few photos of it.
Aloha from Siberia
February 15, 2007
Our Wisconsin winter was making us nearly suicidal, but the music and food of Hawaii and Barack Obama all give us the audacity of hope.
NOAA Weather Radios with SAME technology
February 9, 2007
One of these radios could save your life, or the lives of your loved ones.
You've got weather
August 24, 2006
I recommend using Weather Underground and My-Cast to stay updated on weather conditions.
