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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Spanning the winter's cold gulf with an arch,

Over it, rampant, rides in the wild March.

–Constance Fenimore Woolson (1840–94)
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
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A Winter for the Record Books
Predicting the Unpredictable

A Winter for the Record Books
As I write this, winter 2016–2017 has been mild across nearly all of the country, with above-normal temperatures and below-normal snowfall being the rule in most locations.
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Wacky Weather

Warmer than typical? Colder? Wetter? The Almanac’s long range weather update and predicting the unpredictable.
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Wacky Weather
 
Daylight Saving Time 2021: When Does the Time Change?
Daylight Saving Begins

Daylight Saving Time 2021: When Does the Time Change?
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2:00 A.M.  On Saturday evening, our clocks need to “spring forward” one hour. See details about the history of “saving daylight” and why we still observe DST today. Plus, let us know what you think!
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Almanac Hummingbird Thermometer

Retro design resembles a vintage advertising thermometer. Made in the USA.
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$23.97
Almanac Hummingbird Thermometer
 
How to Use Wood Ashes in the Home and Garden
Surprising Uses for Wood Ashes

How to Use Wood Ashes in the Home and Garden
If you burn firewood, you have wood ashes. Don’t throw them out! There are many surprising ways to use ashes around the garden and home. Here are five practical ideas.
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The 2017 Weather Watcher’s Calendar | Save 50%

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Features dramatic photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, trivia, and more.
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The 2017 Weather Watcher’s Calendar | Save 50%