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Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular โ and stayed that way
Read full article: Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular โ and stayed that wayโAll I Want for Christmas is You,โ Mariah Carey's hit from 1994, has grown over the last three decades into the Christmas colossus.
Lynchburg could break a historic snow drought this week
Read full article: Lynchburg could break a historic snow drought this weekThe culprit there may be missing data, as opposed to no snow, as a local weather enthusiast pointed out memories of snow on a number of occasions. After further investigation, we unfortunately found that the snow data for Lynchburg (LYH Airport) on that date and pretty much that entire month was missing. โ NWS Blacksburg (@NWSBlacksburg) January 6, 2021While we canโt say for sure if itโs the longest or second-longest streak, itโs certainly historic! It may come to an end later this week as we expect wintry weather in the Lynchburg area. Itโs expected to begin between 5 and 11 a.m.Friday's wintry weather in the Lynchburg area (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)
Chilly sunshine carries us through the final weekend of 2020
Read full article: Chilly sunshine carries us through the final weekend of 2020Please remember to dress warmly as youโre starting this final weekend of 2020. Here are some tips on how you can beat the cold temperatures. Cold weather safety tips (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) 5 day temperature trend (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) What we're tracking around New Year's (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)
Windy to start Tuesday, then our attention turns to a strong Christmas Eve front
Read full article: Windy to start Tuesday, then our attention turns to a strong Christmas Eve frontMaking the wind strong. Thursday's strong cold front (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) You see what we have to look forward to once that front passes through Thursday evening: a big drop in temperatures, strong wind and some brief snow. Weโre talking about highs in the 20s and 30s on Christmas Day. Coldest Christmas Day since 2004 (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)
One week away! Seasonably cold weather precedes Christmas cold blast
Read full article: One week away! Seasonably cold weather precedes Christmas cold blastROANOKE, Va. โ Following Wednesdayโs wintry mess, we continue to stay seasonably cold Friday with decreasing clouds. The Great Conjunction of 2020Looking beyond toward Christmas, we are tracking a strong cold front that will likely bring rain to the area at some point on Christmas Eve. What we're tracking on Christmas Eve 2020Once the front passes, weโll likely see some snow toward our west-facing slopes. The rest of us will be left much colder and windy at times through Christmas Day. What we're tracking on Christmas Day 2020At the moment, the chance of a White Christmas (1โณ of snow on the ground on Christmas Day) is slim.
Slick spots possible Thursday after Wednesdayโs wintry slop
Read full article: Slick spots possible Thursday after Wednesdayโs wintry slopROANOKE, Va. โ Following Wednesdayโs combination of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow, parts of the area are under a Freezing Fog Advisory. A Freezing Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. for most areas south of U.S. 460. pic.twitter.com/ZODgoDUHDI โ Chris Michaels (@WSLS_Michaels) December 17, 2020Aside from that, slick spots will be possible during the morning commute. What we're tracking by Christmas of 2020This is traditionally where the better chance of a White Christmas is anyways. Historical odds of a White Christmas in all five zonesRarely do we have one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day.
What are the odds of a White Christmas in southwest, central Virginia?
Read full article: What are the odds of a White Christmas in southwest, central Virginia?The American Meteorological Society defines a โWhite Christmasโ as one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. The reality is that a White Christmas in southwest and central Virginia is not that common. Odds of a White Christmas based off historical dataAs you would expect, the odds increase the farther north you go. White Christmas odds across the eastern USWith it being three weeks away from Christmas, any โforecastโ is going to be highly subject to change. If we can keep that around, our chances of a White Christmas could go up slightly.