7/21/2009 Jay Yunker | Category: Industry News | 18598 Views | 4 Comments |

Happy Summer all CPW Bloggers and Snowplowers;

We want to take the opportunity to mention a few little tid-bits about Snow & Ice Equipment while we still have a few more weeks until that crazy time of year that we all get excited about “Cold Winter and Snowplow Time”. With predictions all across the board from Meteorologists all over the country, everyone is preparing for one of the worst winters in 5 years.

 “ Snowiest in Over 5 Years NYC to D.C.” – Joe Bastardi, Accuweather

Please take a few moments to check over your equipment that you currently have and go over the functionality of all the equipment, make sure all the bells and whistles are working properly, and then make a list of all the parts and accessories that you are going to need for the upcoming season. This will make sure that you are fully prepared and once that first snow storm hits, you won’t be stuck in the cold. (Maybe sooner then we all predict)

This summer has been unusually cool across the Northeast, northern Plains and parts of the West. Places like New York City and Philadelphia, which are typically warm and humid this time of year, have had relatively cool and wet weather instead. While no single factor is taking responsibility for the unusually cool weather, the combination of El Niño and worldwide volcanic activity over the past six to nine months may have played a role in causing this trend. The El Niño is a global atmospheric event that takes place over the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean. The warming of the waters in that area can result in pattern changes globally, having a major effect on the weather across the United Sates, especially during the winter months. In years past, cooler summers have been followed by harsh winters. Temperatures in New York City did not top 85 degrees in June this year. There have only been three other times in recorded history when New York City failed to reach 85 in June. In each of those instances, snowy winters followed. Chicago had 12 days in June when temperatures did not exceed 70 degrees. This has happened only one other time in 1969. That year was followed by a snowy winter as well.

A brief outlook of this upcoming 2009-2010 Winter Forecast, provided by Accuweather’s Meterologist, Joe Bastardi

The areas that will be hit hardest this winter by cold, snowy weather will be from New England through the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, including North Carolina. Areas from New York City to Raleigh have gotten by the past two years with very little snowfall. This year these areas could end up with above-normal snowfall.   While some parts of the Appalachians did have harsh winter weather in the form of ice last year, this winter could be one of the snowiest since 2002-03, when up to 80 inches fell in many places. Snowfall totals this year could reach between 50 and 100 inches. Last winter, the usage of salt was way up due to the number of ice storms. Salt supplies could be compromised again this year for state and local road crews that battle the winter weather. On the other hand, ski resorts could have a great year with plenty of powder for skiers.

Take advantage now of our Preseason Pricing on all Snowplow, Salt Spreader, and parts here at Centralparts.com; and if you have any input on the upcoming 2009-2010 Winter or other suggestions, please feel free to contact us here at 800-761-1700.

-Your Central Parts Warehouse Sales Team

On 9/19/2009 Jonathan Ray said:

I really am looking forward to this winter. I have heard the old wives tales about how cool summers mean wet winters, and how that we could get heavy snows when the bees build nests above ground. I think this year will be one to remember. I recently purchased a generator and wish to use it. Growing up here in the Appalachians at an elevation of 3000 ft we usually get real good snows. Hasn't been the case in the past few years though.. HOPEFULLY THIS YEAR WILL BE... Where is the Blizzard.. Like in 93..

On 8/1/2009 Joe MacPherson said:

I have seen 3 cooler wetter summers in my life of 54 yrs where the grass never browned and people mowed lawns in to October and some November. All three times we had real old fashioned winters with much snow and ice. I expect this yr to be the forth time as the pattern is matching. Dress warm this winter. Joe

On 7/30/2009 Teddy Broussard said:

From the devasting hurricanes of Rita and Ike in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, we could use some cold, cold weather to clear up the water quality and possible cool off the gulf waters. An early fall would disrupt many of the late season storms/hurricanes in the western Gulf of Mexico.

On 7/27/2009 charles barefoot said:

Oh MAN, do I hope this is even just remotely accurate for the upcoming winter season, I live in Cape May N.J., originally from Western Pa. and I have to say that last winter was a complete disappointment for me and my family, we're so used to getting dumped on with the fluffy stuff, and we had one measurable snow storm last year!!!!!! Bring it on, I have 2 snowmobiles that haven't been ridden in two years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!