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Southampton, NY
Weather
Dramatic Swings Predicted By Farmers’ Almanac In New 2025-26 Winter Forecast Dramatic Swings Predicted By Farmers’ Almanac In New 2025-26 Winter Forecast
Dramatic Swings Predicted By Farmers’ Almanac In New 2025-26 Winter Forecast Get ready to bundle up and dig out your snow boots, according to the newly released  winter outlook. The 2025–26 season is shaping up to be a rollercoaster of cold snaps, snowstorms, and dramatic temperature swings, Farmers’ Almanac says in its annual prediction. The message is clear: winter is coming, and it’s not holding back. The 2025–26 outlook calls for a season marked by “chill, snow, repeat,” with widespread wintry weather and dramatic shifts expected across much of the US. While winter officially begins with the solstice on Sunday, Dec. 21, the Almanac warns that cold and…

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by Joe Lombardi
Pawling, NY
Police & Fire
10 Sheep Killed In Barn Blaze In Pawling 10 Sheep Killed In Barn Blaze In Pawling
10 Sheep Killed In Barn Blaze In Pawling A devastating barn fire in Dutchess County early Tuesday morning, Feb. 18 claimed the lives of 10 sheep, officials said. The blaze happened at 546 North Quaker Hill Rd. at around 5 a.m., according to Pawling Fire Marshal Everett White. Upon arrival, crews found the structure engulfed in flames.  Tragically, 10 sheep inside the barn died in the fire. Firefighters worked in the cold temperatures to bring the blaze under control, and crews cleared the scene by 6:10 a.m. Following the incident, White issued a reminder to residents with barns, chicken coops, and livestock to be extremely c…

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by Ben Crnic
Kingston, NY
Weather
Here's When Temperatures Will Nosedive As Arctic Blast Arrives Here's When Temperatures Will Nosedive As Arctic Blast Arrives
Here's When Temperatures Will Nosedive As Arctic Blast Arrives An arctic front will bring the coldest temperatures in weeks starting on Valentine's Day and into the Presidents Day weekend. Here''s what to expect: Friday, Feb. 14: After a mostly cloudy start, it will gradually become sunny. The temperature will rise to a high of about 30 degrees just before noontime Then, the mercury will fall during the afternoon into the mid 20s with wind-chill values between 15 and 20 degrees. If you're heading out for Valentine's Day dinner, bundle up. The temperature will fall to the mid-teens during the evening under clear skies. Temperatures will then…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien, CT
Weather
Here's When Prolonged Dry Stretch Will Finally Come To An End Here's When Prolonged Dry Stretch Will Finally Come To An End
Here's When Prolonged Dry Stretch Will Finally Come To An End We're in the midst of a rare prolonged late fall dry stretch of weather. That's because a powerful coast-to-coast storm that originated on the West Coast stayed to our south, where it dumped as much as 19 inches of snowfall in parts of North Carolina over the weekend. The last time this area had such a long dry stretch was in late September to early October last year, with 15 straight days free of rain, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson. The new workweek here will bring continued cold and remain precipitation-free before a change in the weather pattern on Saturday.…

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by Joe Lombardi