• Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Smith County News Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

Let’s Cheer For A Little Snow This Weekend – Warren Tribune Chronicle

by NewsReporter
January 16, 2022
in Sports
let’s-cheer-for-a-little-snow-this-weekend-–-warren-tribune-chronicle
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

My mother, my husband and probably also my boss will most certainly turn up their noses at the pronouncement I’m about to make — but here goes: I’m ready for some snow!

And if predictions hold true, there’s a good chance we’ll get it.

As of this writing, forecasters are still pretty noncommittal, saying only that it’s “likely” we’ll get snow. At this point, estimates are somewhere around 6-ish inches.

Wonderful! I’ll take it!

I admit, I enjoy a few good douses of snow per winter. After that, I’m satisfied, and it can go away.

Let’s face it: It’s been truly nonexistent so far this season. Think about it — we are well past the holiday season and quickly approaching blue Monday. The days already are getting longer. And even MLB pitchers and catchers report in less than a month (sans any work stoppages, that is). All this, and we’ve yet to have any appreciable amount of the white stuff. Sadly, even Christmas wasn’t white.

Granted, I’m not praying for the kind of snow I used to get when I lived briefly in “the snow belt.”

I’d dial up my then-fiance, who lived in the Mahoning Valley, to relay fun-filled anecdotes about scraping more than a foot of snow off my 1989 red Honda Accord hatchback and using the car to plow through high snow that remained when my landlord delayed clearing my townhouse parking lot. I had bought the used car simply to get me from Point A to Point B, but believe me when I say that little car ran like a tank through high snow.

Here in the Valley, my boyfriend would peer out his window to see a few flakes wafting downward and think I was making up stories.

That was fun for very brief stint in my life, but it didn’t take long to grow old.

Back in my hometown in the Laurel highlands of Western Pennsylvania, we typically received less snow than the snow belt, but still more that we get here in the Valley.

I recall riding the school bus home from Forest Hills High School in January. As we rumbled down our road, I saw green grass peeping through the snow patches in the front yards of many of my friends’ houses. But when the bus screeched to a halt at the top of the hill where my parents still live, the snow always seemed to remain the longest. Inexplicably, it often took weeks longer than my friends’ yards for the snow to melt at our house.

And of course, growing up in the mountains of Pennsylvania, I’d have been remiss if I didn’t spend quite a few blustery evenings skiing under the floodlights at Western Pennsylvania ski resorts.

I suppose spending so much time in my younger days surrounded by massive snow mounds all winter long has me reminiscing.

Some three hours from here, in Johnstown, Pa., the odds are much greater that Mom and Dad will have their fair share of the white stuff tonight. According to AccuWeather, they’re looking at 8 to 12 inches by nightfall on Monday. We won’t get nearly as much.

But at the end of the day, I guess wishing for snow is easy for me to say. I don’t have to venture out in the storm to go to work tonight. Nor will I be heading east toward Seven Springs Mountain Resort this evening. (Frankly, I haven’t done that in decades.)

No, tonight, after all the groceries are put away and the dinner dishes are cleaned up, I’ll simply be tucked away under my black-and-gold blanket, Terrible Towel by my side, for what hopefully will be a stress-free couple hours.

With any luck, the only stress that I might have as I watch the game from my comfortable couch will be thinking about my morning commute amid slushy conditions — and not from the game at hand.

Tonight, I’ll be rooting for both the Steelers and the snow.

Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

Related Posts

ng-top-10:-girls’-soccer-(april-14,-2022)-|-sports-|-news-gazettecom-–-news-gazette.com

NG Top 10: Girls’ Soccer (April 14, 2022) | Sports | News-Gazette.com – News-Gazette.com

by NewsReporter
April 14, 2022
0

RK., TEAM REC. PREV. COMMENT1. Mahomet-Seymour 7-0 1 Bulldogs have separated as the clear top team locally, allowing just four goals all season long.2. Monticello 6-3-3 3 Sages have lost just once in their last six matches, most recently defeating Taylorville in a rout. 3. Champaign Central 4-3 2 Maroons...

Hannah Green Takes Early Lead In LPGA Lotte Championship – U.S. News & World Report

by NewsReporter
April 14, 2022
0

By KALANI TAKASE, Associated PressEWA BEACH, Hawaii (AP) — Hannah Green shot a 6-under 66 on Wednesday to take the lead halfway through the first round of the LPGA Tour's LPGA Lotte Championship.Green had eight birdies, including five on the front nine at breezy Hoakalei Country Club, a first-time venue...

reds-president-phil-castellini-threatens-fans-frustrated-by-team’s-offseason:-‘where-you-gonna-go?’-–-sporting-news

Reds President Phil Castellini Threatens Fans Frustrated By Team’s Offseason: ‘Where You Gonna Go?’ – Sporting News

by NewsReporter
April 13, 2022
0

It was a disappointing offseason for Reds fans, who watched the team trade franchise players Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez, and see All-Star outfielder Nick Castellanos walk in free agency after just missing the playoffs in 2021. Reds ownership doesn't want to hear the complaints. Team president Phil Castellini, son...

storm-related-closures-and-postponements-|-news,-sports,-jobs-–-minot-daily-news

Storm-Related Closures And Postponements | News, Sports, Jobs – Minot Daily News

by NewsReporter
April 13, 2022
0

CITY OF MINOT OFFICES City of Minot offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, in addition to being closed Friday for the Good Friday holiday. TRINITY HEALTH Trinity Health is initiating Code White procedures due to the oncoming blizzard. The highest level of Code White will be in effect, which...

Smith County News Online

© 2021 Smith County News Online

Navigate Site

  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DMCA Policy
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • CCPA
  • Terms of Use

© 2021 Smith County News Online

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT