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Thursday, February 09, 2012  24 inches of snow fell near the border of Sumter and Clarendon counties on February 9th, 1973; that is the largest 24-hour snowfall event in state history.  Not an inch of snow has fallen this winter in the Midlands and that is good news for those in the lawn care business.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  The best way to forecast a winter weather event is to understand the overall climatological pattern and factor in local statistics. Last winter featured an active La Nina setup combined with slightly unusual Jet Stream movement. A La Nina, cooler than normal Eastern and Equitoral Pacific Ocean temperatures, traditionally means a calmer pattern with warmer, drier conditions, but the pattern doesn't always yield those results.

Friday, September 09, 2011  All of South Carolina is experiencing a moderate drought. At the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, rainfall totals are more than four inches behind the annual average.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  It's hard to believe that something re-emerging in the Pacific Ocean could have a big impact on South Carolina's future drought status, but forecasters say that's exactly what's happening.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  The tough task of guessing what hurricane season will look like could be even more difficult this year for forecasters.  That's because they won't be able to rely on the relatively predictable forces known as El Nino and La Nina.

Friday, July 10, 2009  The often discussed, sometimes parodied, global weather phenomenon known as El Nino has arrived according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Austrailia's weather service also confirms the warming of the eastern pacific last seen in 2006.