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CCHD  Recommended Precautions for Extreme Heat 

Plattsburgh, August 9, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is urging residents to prepare for the extreme heat forecasted by staying cool, hydrated and informed. High temperatures and heat indexes can pose serious health risks, especially for certain populations. Take precautions and learn the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses.  “The extreme temperatures […]

Rainy Adirondacks: Wet, gray July coincides with lower traffic on the trail

Source: Rainy Adirondacks: Wet, gray July coincides with lower traffic on the trail

Weather Forecaster John Hart’s 2021 Rain Measurements for Peru, NY – “Moderate Drought Category.”

Jan-Jun 2021 is 1.97” below my 30-year average for the period! Not so much, but added to last year’s deficit and our warm/dry spells, it kept us in the moderate drought category. January — June 2021 Precipitation (includes melted snow) 30-yr 2021 DEP+ DEP- Jan 1.71” 2.20” +0.49” – Feb 1.62” 1.81” +0.19” – Mar […]

Weather: Risk for severe thunderstorms in New York, Vermont on Wednesday

Source: Weather: Risk for severe thunderstorms in New York, Vermont on Wednesday

Weather: Strong thunderstorms expected in northern New York, Vermont on Monday

Source: Weather: Strong thunderstorms expected in northern New York, Vermont on Monday

Drought presents Ausable Chasm challenges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Drought presents Ausable Chasm challenges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

This weekend in the Adirondacks: Waters low but warming up, pleasant weather ahead | NCPR News

Source: This weekend in the Adirondacks: Waters low but warming up, pleasant weather ahead | NCPR News

Temp Predicted To Reach 97 At 5 p.m.

This weekend in the Adirondacks: Low, cold water, high, hot sun | NCPR News

Source: This weekend in the Adirondacks: Low, cold water, high, hot sun | NCPR News

Weather: Strong thunderstorms expected across northern New York, Vermont

Source: Weather: Strong thunderstorms expected across northern New York, Vermont

Burlington among warmest places in country Thursday, sets record high

Source: Burlington among warmest places in country Thursday, sets record high

A Beautiful May Day At The Peru Elementary School

5 p.m. May 13, 2021 

U.S. Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Burlington VT 436 AM EDT Tue Apr 20 2021   This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.   A potent low-pressure system will affect the region from early Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning. A mix of rain and heavy wet […]

Drought expands in Upstate NY, and it’s likely to get worse – syracuse.com

Source: Drought expands in Upstate NY, and it’s likely to get worse – syracuse.com

Spring nor’easter to drop snow across New York, New England this week

Source: Spring nor’easter to drop snow across New York, New England this week

VIDEO: Big crowds at Burlington’s beaches this weekend

Source: VIDEO: Big crowds at Burlington’s beaches this weekend

Vermont and New York total solar eclipse in 2024: Looking ahead

Source: Vermont and New York total solar eclipse in 2024: Looking ahead

Your MAX Advantage Forecast

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – So far April has been unseasonably cold, but thankfully that will change starting this weekend. Source: Your MAX Advantage Forecast

Expect slick travel Thursday morning Over 6″ likely in the northern mountains through Thursday

WPTZ Weather Source: First Warning Weather

Cleanup continues following rare Vermont tornado

Source: Cleanup continues following rare Vermont tornado

Snow future | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Snow future | Adirondack Explorer

We’re Close To Drought Status

At about 2:20 p.m. today Peru meteorologist John Hart reported 1/3 inches of rain fell this afternoon in just 9 minutes. Prior to that, we received only 23/100 inches this month, far below the historical 3.97-inch average. As for snowfall, John measured 43 inches this winter vs. a historical average of 63 inches. He said, […]

Severe storms, flooding possible in Vermont and northern New York

Source: Severe storms, flooding possible in Vermont and northern New York

Syracuse, Oswego snow totals are several feet below normal. Binghamton got it all – syracuse.com

Binghamton is having its snowiest winter on record, at 98.9 inches. That’s almost 33 inches above average. Syracuse is the opposite: 65.7 inches so far, which is about 40 inches below normal. Then there’s Oswego, a full 66 inches below normal. In a typical year, Oswego has accumulated 10 feet of snow by early March. […]

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 308 PM EST Thursday

Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Franklin-Lamoille- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Including the cities of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, St. Albans, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, and Underhill 308 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of […]