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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY

Action Recommended: Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…MIXED PRECIPITATION EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 4 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER SNOW AMOUNTS UP […]

Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – President Trump has officially declared a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, which will release federal funds to help communities in the North Country recover from the severe Halloween storm that caused massive damages from high winds and flooding. Included are the […]

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT UNTIL 3 PM EST, Wed. DEC 18

Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …DANGEROUS SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE TODAY… SNOW SQUALLS ARE POSSIBLE BETWEEN 9 AM AND 1 PM AS AN ARCTIC FRONT MOVES ACROSS NORTHERN NEW YORK. AFFECTED LOCATIONS WILL SEE RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS…WITH BRIEF HEAVY SNOW, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. […]

Storm damage in Essex County exceeds $4 million 

Source: Storm damage in Essex County exceeds $4 million – Sun Community News & Printing

Winter storm drops 18 inches of snow in Upstate NY; more to come today – syracuse.com

Source: Winter storm drops 18 inches of snow in Upstate NY; more to come today – syracuse.com

U.S. Weather Service Winter Storm Warning

Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence- Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Including the cities of Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake,Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * […]

Exploring Adirondack Climate Change Impacts – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Exploring Adirondack Climate Change Impacts – – The Adirondack Almanack

Climate Change Impacting Adirondack Boreal Birds – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Climate Change Impacting Adirondack Boreal Birds – – The Adirondack Almanack

Storm Update: Much of Hamilton County NY remains cut off | NCPR News

Source: Storm Update: Much of Hamilton County NY remains cut off | NCPR News

Historic Flooding In The Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Historic Flooding In The Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Ausable River Rages in Essex and Clinton Counties

Meteorologist John Hart said rainfall in the 24-hour period set a seasonal record. 5.01″ near Speculator,  3.78″ in Tupper Lake, 3.73″, 3.56″ Keene Valley, 3.73″ in Ticonderoga. The Peru Gazette stopped at Ausable Chasm about 12:30 p.m. today. Here’s a 2:30 minute video of Rainbow Falls and above the Falls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Lq1eSLCrM

State of emergency in Essex County – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: State of emergency in Essex County – Sun Community News & Printing

Flood Watch and Wind Advisory For Eastern Clinton County

Eastern Clinton County Areal Flood Watch Areal Flood Watch in effect from 5:00 PM EDT until Friday, 8:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service LESS …FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… * The Flood Watch continues for the northern Adirondacks in New York and most of central and northern […]

Information From Meteorologist John Hart

If you’re interested in weather news you might find this message from meteorologist John Hart informative. “For those interested in the Community Collaborative Rain & Snow Network of over 20,000 volunteers I’ve belonged to for many years, who take precipitation measurements in all 50 states, Canada, and offshore islands, you can visit the Colorado State […]

Honor Flight #31 Military Biographies

Plattsburgh – October 12, 2019 At each North Country Honor Flight each veteran receives his or her Orders of the Day. Honor Flight Director Janet Duprey compiles  biographies and reads them as the Orders are presented.  Saturday’s vets included Ralph McClintock, a crew member of the U.S. Pueblo, who was held prisoner by the North […]

Peru’s 12-Month Rain and Snowfall Totals

Thanks to meteorologist John Hart for a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) accepted precipitation report for the period October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019. Measurements were taken on the Jabez Allen Road, 4.1 miles east, southeast of the hamlet’s center; other locations may differ a little, or a lot! click here to view in a […]

Honeycrisp Harvest Underway

By John T. Ryan Peru – If you enjoy honeycrisp apples this should be a joyful time of year. The honeycrisp harvest has begun. Seth Forrence of Forrence Orchards said, “We began picking yesterday and we should be harvesting for the next eight weeks.” The 2019 harvest is beginning about two weeks later than usual. […]

“Winter-Kill” Costing Area Farmers Millions of Dollars

By John T. Ryan Peru – The average person probably didn’t notice, but last winter’s thaw-freeze weather ruined many farmers’ alfalfa crop costing them millions of dollars. Acre after acre of alfalfa hay was devastated by what farmers call “winter kill.” Farmers in Clinton County, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties experienced significant crop losses. Dr. […]

Landlords lose power in eviction battles under new New York law 

Source: Landlords lose power in eviction battles under new New York law – syracuse.com

Hot summer means gooey bacteria blooms on Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Source: Hot summer means gooey bacteria blooms on Lake Champlain | NCPR News

John Hart Reports on May 1, 2019 Weather in SE Peru, NY

Snow flurries for a few minutes at 12:15PM in SE Peru…. 34 was the low at 8:00AM. Then temp made it to 39, setting 36-year RECORD LOW “HIGH TEMP” FOR MAY DAY in SE Peru!!! According to my equipment, the temp held at 39 12:15 ’til 2:25, and has dropped to 37 at 8:01PM!

Flood warning in place along lake shore

Source: Flood warning in place along lake shore | News | pressrepublican.com

Flood Watch, Ice Jams Possible: Current Outdoor Conditions (Mar 14) 

Source: Flood Watch, Ice Jams Possible: Current Outdoor Conditions (Mar 14) – – The Adirondack Almanack

Winter Storm Warning for Eastern Clinton, New York

From 1:00pm EST, Tue Feb 12 until 4:00pm EST, Wed Feb 13 Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…HEAVY SNOWFALL EXPECTED. SNOW MIXES WITH SLEET ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN […]

Ferry crossing closed due to high winds

Source: Ferry crossing closed due to high winds