# Winter
Washington State's Ski Resorts: Where Winter Dreams Come True
When winter arrives, Washington State transforms into a snowy wonderland, offering an array of ski resorts that cater to winter sports enthusiasts and adventure seekers. From the towering peaks of the Cascades to the picturesque mountain towns, Washington's ski resorts provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable winter experiences. Join us as we explore some of the state's premier ski resorts, where dreams of gliding down pristine slopes and basking in snowy landscapes become a reality.
15 Fun Winter Read-Alouds for Elementary Students
**This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. The days are growing shorter, and as winter starts to penetrate most of the United States (you're lucky, Hawaii). There's no better time in the classroom than when students have just come inside from playing in the snow. Their cheeks, nose, and ears are red from the cold, and everyone settles on the carpet for some fun winter read-alouds.
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Late April Storm Prompts Winter Storm Warning and Thunderstorm Watch For Colorado; Details and Maps
National Weather Force has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Colorado Rockies, effective Tuesday into Wednesday morning. This late April winter storm will begin on Tuesday as an upper-level low pressure system out of the Pacific Northwest drops down into position. As the graphic in this article shows, there will be a lot of snow that will fall up there with this event. Given the proximity of the mountain vs the storm center, upper lift in the northeast quadrant will make it likely for thunderstorms to develop in the warning area. Given that, thundersnow will be in the cards.
Winter Storm Warning Issued for The Northern half of North Dakota for Wednesday into Thursday; Snow Map Issued
Snowfall Forecast In Inches For Wednesday into ThursdayPhoto byNational Weather Force. National Weather Force has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Northern half of North Dakota effective Wednesday into Thursday, April 19th and 20th, 2023. A snowfall map from the NWF snow forecast model has been developed, which is the main image in this article. The lower-left numbers is the snowfall forecast in inches and the shaded color within the map is the value to the key projected.
PSA: Snowflakes are REAL!
They have 6 sides or arms and no 2 snowflakes are exactly alike. It can never be too cold for snow to fall and it can even fall when it’s up to 50°F on the ground. Snowflakes fall at roughly 1-4mph and can take an hour to reach the ground. Lastly, snow isn’t white, it’s actually translucent! ❄️🤯
Blizzard Warning Issued For Parts of The Dakotas into Northwest Minnesota; Snow Maps Inside
Snowfall Forecast in Inches Tuesday into Wednesday 4-4-5-2023Photo byNational Weather Force. National Weather Force has issued a Blizzard Warning effective Tuesday into Wednesday, April 4-5, 2023, for parts of South Dakota, most of North Dakota, and into Northwest Minnesota so read on for details … The map above is snowfall amount predicted in inches.
The Winter of the Deep Snow: A defining moment in the history of American pioneers
The Old Settlers Society held its first meeting in Springfield, Illinois, in 1859. One of the critical topics of discussion was identifying the true pioneers of the region. After much deliberation, the society determined that the Winter of the Deep Snow, which occurred in 1830–1831, was the defining moment that separated the original settlers from the rest.
Tales of Survival - Illinois Winters of the 1830s
On December 20th,1836, Mr. Washington Crowder rode into downtown Springfield while completely frozen to the saddle of his horse. Unable to dismount, Mr. Crowder called for help, and two men "ungirded and carried man and saddle to the fire, and then thawed them apart."
Flood Warning Issued for Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany in Mississippi
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany in Mississippi. The warning was issued at 12:29 PM CDT on Saturday, March 25, 2023.