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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, March 7, 2017

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.   READ MORE

Wacky Weather Warmer than typical? Colder? Wetter? The Almanac’s long range weather update and predicting the unpredictable.   LEARN MORE

Daylight Saving Begins Daylight Saving Time 2020: When Does the Time Change? Daylight Saving Time starts on the 2nd Sunday in March—that’s Sunday, March 8, 2020! See details about the history of “saving daylight” and why we still observe DST today.   READ MORE

Almanac Hummingbird Thermometer Retro design resembles a vintage advertising thermometer. Made in the USA.   LEARN MORE   $23.97

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.   READ MORE

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.   LEARN MORE   $4.99