Archive for December, 2009

Mid-Atlantic blizzard!

By Chris White From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Dec 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We now officially have a blizzard warning (the red area) issued for the region south and east of the DC / Baltimore corridor. Heavy snow and strong winds from the developing nor’easter pushed the National Weather Service to issue this. Note that the …



MD out for our area

By Chris White From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Dec 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Told ya this might happen! First snow-related MD issued for our area that I can remember.



Mesoscale Discussion for snow

By Chris White From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Dec 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Normally I check out the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) during storm chase season, but this particular mesoscale discussion (MD) is pertinent to today’s weather. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Fredericksburg under a similar MD before all is said and do…



Weathering The Storm

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The weather prognosticators are telling us the east coast will be hit with a major winter storm this weekend. While most folks were at the grocery store stocking up on chips, milk, and TP, I had more practical needs on my mind. My goal was to lay in a …



Laptops and Beer

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We all know that beer and laptops don’t mix. No, I’m not referring to an email sent in anger or while under the influence. Spilling your beer can irreparably damage your laptop. A laptop repair company has shared its Top 10 list of liquid spills that d…



Record breaker storm?

By Chris White From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Dec 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After a quick look at the models and official forecasts this morning I think most of Virginia is in line for a record-breaking snowfall. I can’t remember a major snowstorm this big prior to Christmas. We’re talking potential for 1-2 feet in a lot of …



Did you know? Only 5.15% of Krystal Ball’s campaign contributions from individuals come from within the 1st Congressional District.

By Timothy Watson From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Dec 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

That’s what her campaign finance disclosure reports show through September 30, 2009.
$13,700 from nine donors (one of whom is her husband who chipped in $4,800) from within in the district.
Only $23,400 (8.79%) from within all of Virginia.
Meanwhile, she’s received $87,093 (32.71%) from the state of California. If you don’t include the money from her husband [...]



Local Homebrewers Rock

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

The Third Annual Virginia Beer Blitz was held Saturday, December 12 at St. George Brewery in Hampton, VA. This annual event is sponsored by The Colonial Ale Smiths & Keggers (CASK). The Virginia Beer Blitz is a BJCP/AHA Sanctioned Competition and a…



Delegate Albert Pollard starts a blog.

By Timothy Watson From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Dec 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Check it out.
No comment from Bill Kling or Catherine Crabill about the latest addition to the list of evil bloggers.



Mid-Atlantic snow storm potential

By Chris White From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Dec 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Check out my general weather blog post for the latest on the upcoming Mid-Atlantic snowstorm. StormsRUs is focused on convective severe weather, while Fredericksburg Weather covers most other weather events.Sometimes it’s just nice to separate the two…