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Winter Prediction 2010/2011

2010-08-04T17:17:00Z

Winter 2011: Heavier Snow for Chicago, Minneapolis and Detroit, Normal Snowfall for NYC, Philly and D.C.

Aug 3, 2010; 11:33 AM ET

The major metropolitan areas of the mid-Atlantic that were pummeled with snow last year will get a break this winter, but that doesn't mean there will be no snow to shovel. In contrast, Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis could be in the heaviest snow zone this upcoming winter.

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Winter's Worst Cold and Snow

Overall, AccuWeather.com Chief Long-Range Meteorologist Joe Bastardi is predicting that the worst of winter's cold and snow will be from the Pacific Northwest into thenorthern Plains and western Great Lakesimages.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; " />. That will put cities like Portland and Seattle that escaped with a very nice winter last year, colder and snowier this year. Fargo and Minneapolis to Green Bay will also receive above-normal winter snowfall.

Other cities predicted to receive above-normal winter snowfall include Chicago, Omaha, Minneapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Seattle and Portland.

Bastardi predicts severe cold will hit Alaska and western and central Canada.

"The Canadian winter will be as harsh as last year's was gentle," Bastardi said.

Wintry Battle Zone But No Snowmaggedon

In general, the East Coast will be granted a reprieve from the tremendous snowfall that caused 2009-2010's winter to be dubbed "snowmaggedon."

This does not mean a free pass for the Northeast. Bastardi predicts late November and December could get winter off to a fast start in the East, with a major thaw coming for much of the country in January.

Bastardi makes the early cold connection between this year's active hurricane season and his winter forecast.

He said that years that see significant landfall, such as 1995, 2008 and 2005, usually also have cold for much of the eastern and central portions of the nation in December.

He said this year from the central Rockies to the Northeast a higher variance of temperatures will be present - "greater-than-normal swings between winter's coldest and warmest days." The conflicting warm and cold air masses contributing to these temperature fluctuations have placed this area into what Bastardi calls the "Wintry Battle Zone."

Despite the wild swings in temperatures, cities like New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., will still have near-normal snowfall. To put this in perspective, New York City receives an average of 28.4 inches of snowfall during winter.

Warmer and Drier South

The South and southern Plains will escape the worst of the winter weather with warmer and drier conditions compared to last year. Dallas, which received near-record snowfall last year, will be lucky to get normal snowfall this year.

While these areas will be warmer and drier, this does not preclude the southern Plains and South from the threat of a couple of ice storms, as cold air tries to intrude southward.

The best weather this winter will be in Florida. Bastardi suggests that Florida will be a great winter destination, with warmer-than-normal temperatures all winter long. We will also see warmer weather all along the Gulf coast, which could help the beach resortsimages.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; " /> recover from the economic downturn associated with the oil spill.

Southern California May Suffer from Drought

Southern California and portions of the Southwest could be threatened by a severe drought and high danger for wildfires, as Bastardi predicts a much drier-than-normal winter season for the region.

According to AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist and West Coast Expert Ken Clark, strict water management for Southern California could result come next spring and summer.

However, Bastardi predicts that from San Francisco and areas to the north, there could be more precipitation.

"This may be a great winter for building the Pacific Northwest and Canada snowpack, which is opposite of last winter," said Bastardi.

Temperatures this Winter

Temperature-wise, Bastardi is forecasting slightly higher-than-normal temperatures (0.5 to 1 degree warmer) for Boston, Washington, D.C., and New York City.

Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis will be a degree or so cooler than average, while much of the western part of the nation may see temperatures that dip a couple of degrees.

Bastardi said Salt Lake City could be as much as 1-3 degrees colder, while Denver will be about 2 degrees below normal and both San Francisco and Los Angeles will have temperatures about 1.5 degrees cooler.

Above-normal snowfall is predicted for the Great Basin region, the Northwest and northern Plains, while the South and Southwest will get less snow than average.

Story by Kirstie Hettinga, Carly Porter and Henry Margusity, AccuWeather.com Staff Writers.

Wood Pellets in Connecticut

2010-07-16T19:12:00Z

There is a large variety of Wood Pellets available this year in Ct. Some Good, Some Not. Wood pellets come in varying quality for a number of different reasons. The main component of quality stems from the fiber source used in the manufacturing process. The best quality wood pellets come from pellet mills that can control the fiber. Those that make hardwood flooring or mill Framing lumber such as 2 X 4 's have been the most consistent as far as the best pellets. These pellets are consistently good or great year after year and and provide great heat and low ash. Some of the best brands that meet this quality are Somerset , Cubex, Turman, Anderson,Okanagan , Dragon Mountain. There are others but these are the more well known in the Connecticut area.

A gentleman right here in CT spent quite amount of time this past winter compiling testing of at least 40 brands of pellets that at some time during the year were sold in the state. His name is Jay Takeman and his results can be found at this link http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/42511/ and also http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/50101/ .

After reading this exhaustive study you come to the conclusion that there is a tremendous difference in pellet quality. This results in different heat output, ash content and cleaning of your pellet appliance.

As for the price of wood pellets they vary almost as much as the quality of the pellet themselves. The only drawback is some pellets with high prices are not necessarily the best quality. Many pellet brands are priced within a few dollars of each other per ton or bag. Your job as a consumer is to educate yourself and purchase the best quality wood pellet you can find at the same price or perhaps less than those of lesser quality. Do your research and purchase from a retailer that stands behind the product, is knowledgeable about the differences in quality and is going to sell your products that he/she would not be ashamed to burn in there own pellet burning appliance.

At Long Pond we take pride in the products we sell and burn every pellet that we stock. In the past we have sold inferior product and will not step back in quality just to make a sale. As our customer we want you to be satisfied with your purchase. It is a long winter and you need to stay warm. Remember, the fall is only 8 weeks away. Buy some pellets!

Father's Day

2010-05-07T14:28:00Z

Father's Day is just around the corner. Dad needs a new Smoker!! Check out the Green Mountain Pellet Grills. New and improved with features that are not found on our competitors models at this cost. We offer them standard and theirs are options or upgrades. The BEST BBQ at Home!!

Efficient Firebox

The firebox has vertical grooves cut evenly on its sides so that the air “whirlwinds” around the fire and gives much more complete combustion due to increased air circulation. This “cyclone” effect means more efficient pellet usage.

Thermal Sensor

Maintain a constant internal temperature year round with a Green Mountain Grill. Your grill will come equipped with an internal thermal sensor that regulates the temperature by adjusting air and pellet flow to maintain a constant internal temperature. Enjoy grilling all year long!

Durable BAKED-ON finish
Our Green Mountain Grills have a great, long-lasting paint job.
Peaked lid
he peaked lid lets you cook a turkey or a beer-can chicken without the cover touching it.
Sense-Mate™ dual program control
Circuit-board-mounted sensor reads outside air temperature and sends computer program into “turbo” mode so that you won’t have to wait long for the grill to get up to temperature when it is very cold outside. Perfect for winter grilling!
Low-pellet alarm
When the pellet level gets down toward the bottom of the hopper, the grill sounds an alarm to let you know so that you can have uninterrupted grilling.

Awesome food cooked at our Wauregan location

Green Mountain Pellet Grills at LONG POND - Stoveshop, Wood Pellets and Self Storage, located in the Plainfield, Ct village of Wauregan 06387 860-779-7500

Lump Charcoal Now at Long Pond, Plainfield, CT 06387

2010-05-05T14:35:00Z

Hard Coals Lump Charcoal at Long Pond, Plainfield Ct

Spring is finally here! With the warm weather brings thoughts of cookouts and BBQ's with family and friends. At Long Pond we are now stocking at our retail location in the Plainfield, CT village of Wauregan, Lump Charcoal by HARD COALS - the Diamond of Charcoals.

     100 % ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD LUMP CHARCOAL

                 This is the best Lump Charcoal you will ever sell or use – "We personally Guarantee it's that GOOD….."

NO endangered species are used in the production of our lump charcoal unlike many competitors who use raw material taken from South American rainforests. NO waste products from commercial wood processing factories

                                                                WHY HARD COALS BRAND?

Hard Coals Lump Charcoal is the highest quality Lump charcoal available in the world today!

Ø      Twice as dense as Oak or Maple- 100% Hardwood

Ø      100% Natural –No wood Scraps from Industrial waste –like other brands

Ø      No Pesticides, Fertilizer or Chemicals

Ø      NO ADDITIVES – No Anthracite, lime or clay-like other brands

Ø      Only "Forest Stewardship Certified" (FSC) produced charcoal is used

Ø      Burns Hotter – Burns Longer - Burns Cleaner than most competitors

Ø      Lump Charcoal is universally considered the best available of all BBQ ‘ing Charcoals

Ø      BBQ ‘ing with Lump Charcoal is on the rise throughout suitable for most types of Charcoal Quality BBQ Grills, Cookers and Smokers.

Ø      Your family and Friends deserve Environmentally friendly , Healthier , Green products

Ø      A better grilling experience while preserving our environment using HARD COALS.

Green Mountain Pellet Grills

2010-05-05T14:26:00Z

Green Mountain Pellet Grills are in Stock

Green Mountain Pellet Grills are now in Stock!! Stop by Long Pond - Stove Shop and Wood Pellets to see the New Green Mountain Pellet Grills.
Tastings every Saturday in the Spring. Come and see why cooking on a pellet grill is far superior to Gas and Briquettes.

Long Pond located in the Plainfield Ct village of Wauregan 06387
860-779-7500
Call to set up a demo!!!

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2010-05-04T14:18:57Z

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