Monthly Archives: November 2011

When does winter really start in Madison?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

The most common way to define the start of winter is to appeal to the solstice, the day on which the noontime sun is positioned at its farthest southern point of the year. This is the astronomical start of winter — Dec. 22 this year. On that day, the noontime sun will be directly overhead at 23.5 S latitude. Continue reading →

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How can you forecast frost?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

There are a series of questions you can ask yourself to aid in predicting the formation of frost for your own backyard: Continue reading →

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What does the recent big storm in Alaska mean for us?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

The massive storm that struck the west coast of Alaska last Tuesday and Wednesday was truly an amazing meteorological event. The entire Bering Sea coast was under the threat of hurricane-force winds, with many areas facing heavy snow and zero visibility. Continue reading →

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How often do the ‘gales of November’ come early?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

Some historic storms have occurred around Veterans Day (formally known as Armistice Day). Friday marks the centennial of a winter storm that blew across the Midwest on “11-11-11.” Continue reading →

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