Well now here's some optimistic thinking!

NOAA has just released their U.S. Winter Outlook maps for this coming winter, and it says that our region will be 40% warmer this winter than last.  So cancel the oil delivery, tell Jordan's Snack Bar to remain open,  and don't put away the shorts!

According to NOAA, we're more than like to see about the same amount of precipitation as we did last year.  Well, at least we know how to handle that!  Dig out the shovel, the ice pick and keep the generator handy.

But who cares!!??!! 40% warmer, let's hope that this pans out!

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