So last year yesterday and today were record breaking days! If you can think back it was in the 70’s- talk about an Indian Summer! Highs were in the low 70’s for two days on the 3rd it hit 72 and on the 4th it hit 70 not bad at all for November.  Of course it was short lived and on the 7th we received our first Trace of snowfall last year.  I remember the first snowfall because it was on a Tuesday and I had been off that day.  A friend came to visit and we were headed to dinner, driving on the highway. Ironically,I wouldn’t drive because I was soooo scared! It had been 5 years since I had driven in snow and even with a four wheel drive SUV I was worried.  How times have changed, I obviously have gotten more used it! Hard to believe that was all just one year ago.

On that note next week is Winter Weather Awareness week and we will be covering many topics.  We had an early shot at winter this year with the first snowfall occurring between Oct. 10th and 12th.  Here are just a few tips to make sure you are prepared for winter:

-Make sure your vehicle is winterized for example anti-freeze and wind shield washer fluid that goes below 32 ( I learned this one the hard way last year!) and a bag in your car with the following: blankets, a flashlight and batteries, first-aid kit, non-perishable food, shovel and knife, scraper and brush, and cellphone. 

-Keep your tank as full as possible and if you have to travel in a storm try not to travel alone.

-Have a weather radio at home with batteries.

-Store some extra food at home that requires no cooking.

Since the Christmas music is beginning to play I guess we should start thinking about that time of year.

Have a great night! Meteorologist Kristen Connolly

Posted under Records, Weather History, Winter Weather