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‘I miss the snow': While some welcome warmth, others wish for winter weather
Warmer-than-normal temperatures are welcome news for some New Englanders, but others are longing for winter weather. The Leo J. Martin Golf Course in Weston, Massachusetts, is a busy place for golfers and cross-country skiers winding down the season. “There’s a group of guys that I usually play with. We’ll dress up and we’ll go out. It’s really a lot...
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Learning about Nordic sports and winter activities
You can do more than just ski at Bretton Woods; there are plenty of outdoor Nordic sports and winter activities to enjoy there. Hannah sits down with Craig Clemmer to learn all about what they offer.
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How to take care of your shoes during the wintertime
The snow, sludge, and salt can be tough on your shoes in the winter. Luckily, Leslie Bateman, co-founder of Coblrshop, has a few tips to keep your kicks in good shape.n
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Historic New England ski resort ‘to cease operations' ahead of winter season
A historic New England ski resort is closing, at least for the upcoming season, citing several “challenges” that have been plaguing the industry in recent years. Opened 88 years ago, Black Mountain ski area in Jackson, New Hampshire, won’t host any skiing for the 2023-2024 season, its owners said in a Facebook post this week that mentioned operations at the…
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Southern New England leads the continent in snow cover decline, study finds
As the world warms, the amount of snow covering the ground is on the decline, and one of the places leading the way is Boston, a new study finds. In fact, Boston and the rest of southern New England are “losing snow cover faster than anywhere else in North America,” said Salem State University professor Stephen Young, author of the…
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Mass. Stocks Up on Salt Ahead of Winter Storm
Just when we thought winter was over, we’re getting ready for another storm. Trucks have been stocking up on salt all morning here at Eastern Minerals in Chelsea to get the roads ready for the snow.
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Lexington Fire Chief Warns Drivers to Clean Cars Off After Sheet of Ice Shatters His Windshield
Public safety officials have regularly put out warnings urging people to clean snow and ice off their vehicles, but after a close call, a Massachusetts fire chief is giving a first-hand account of the danger. There is extensive damage to Lexington Fire Chief Derek Sencabaugh’s SUV after a sheet of ice came flying off a car in front of...
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Temperature Swings Impact Skating at Boston's Frog Pond
The annual President’s Day weekend “Skating With Friends” event at Frog Pond will likely be been canceled due to unseasonable warmth.
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Warm Winter With Short Arctic Freeze Spells Doom for Some Crops in Mass.
It’s been a strange and costly winter at Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon, Massachusetts. Subzero temperatures destroyed the buds on six acres of trees — the peach crop is gone. “It’s troubling to get those extreme weather events,” said Jim Ward, whose family has owned farm for 40 years. Warmer-than-normal winter temperatures, combined with the arctic freeze earlier this...
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Winter Skin Fixes: How to Keep Skin Hydrated in Cold, Dry Months
Does your skin need some revival during the winter? Here are a few tips and tricks to help keep it moisturized during the cold months.
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With Temps in the 60s on Their Way, Can We Make Up Our Snow Deficit This Winter?
About a month ago I wrote about what it would take to make up our snow deficit in the Boston area this winter. At the time, there was still plenty of winter left, and the prospect of large scale snowstorm was still very possible. Now, in the middle of February, we see more factors working against us than with us…
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UPS Driver Rescues Woman Who Fell Into Freezing Creek
Patrick Shore, a UPS driver in Wisconsin, rescued a woman after she slipped into a creek and could not get out.
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MAP: Is Today the Average Coldest Day of the Year Where You Live?
Sure, the thermometer may have hit 55 degrees in Boston Thursday, but for many of us, this week usually features the coldest day of the year! The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information this week released an interactive map showing the day of the year with the coldest average temperature between 1991 and 2020. Knowing 30-year averages helps industries ranging…
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Beauty Beat: Winter's Biggest Hair Color Trends
Beauty expert Christina Gallardo joins Current to preview hair trends she’s expecting to see this winter.
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6 Winter Safety Tips to Help Keep Your Dog Happy & Healthy This Winter
It’s critical to take extra precautions for your pets during the winter. Shultz’s Guest House shares a few tips to keep your dog safe when the temperature drops.
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Winter Safety Tips For Pets
Have you ever considered taking these 6 precautions with your pets during the winter? Schultz’s Guest House shares critical safety steps.
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Wintry Mix Makes Mess Across New England
Snow continued to fall and accumulate throughout the afternoon, in areas west of Boston around Leominster and Fitchburg on Friday. Less than an inch had residents in cities like Gardner out shoveling driveways and sidewalks. “Our driveway is a hill. I want to get it off the hill before it gets to be too much, but this isn’t much,”...
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FIRST ALERT: Winter Weather Ahead in Parts of New England
What started as a warm and wet week will finish with a winter feel. Temperatures will hover in the 40s for another day, as rain and scattered showers linger Thursday. There’s an isolated risk for a thunderstorm off of the coast and for Martha’s Vineyard. Storms aren’t expected to be widespread. With temperatures dropping and residual moisture, there will...
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First Responders Urge Caution After Falls Through Ice in Winchester, Lexington
After multiple people fell through ice Monday in Massachusetts, safety officials are urging people to be careful. A Stoneham man is now home recovering today after falling through the ice in Winchester. Rescuers rushed to the scene Monday to help get him to safety. Winchester Fire Chief Rick Tustin says it’s an example of why they train for these...
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Power Restoration Work Could Stretch Into Friday, Vt. Utility Says
Scattered power outages could persist in parts of Vermont until Friday — a full week after tens of thousands of addresses were knocked offline by powerful winds Dec. 23. That word came from one electricity provider in Central Vermont Tuesday. Washington Electric Co-op told NECN and NBC10 Boston that at the worst of the outages, between 5,000 and 5,500 of…