Climate change is cutting heating costs in Albany …
1991-2020 vs 1971-2000 30-yr averages:
Albany’s heating degrees days have declined by 503, reducing the energy needed to heat homes by 7.3%.
MODIS Terra – February 9, 2026
You can see from this morning's Terra image that most of the lakes in the Southern Adirondacks are ice covered, and snow pack is widespread.
So the Ground Hog Saw His Shadow
No shadow, and lots of snow on the way the next few days.
Regardless, it means we are halfway through winter, and the coldest weather is beyond us. As long as the snow is relegated to the weekdays, when I am safely at work, I am fine with that. I just don’t want an ice storm and risk losing power.
I look forward to more road trips and camping, once it warms up a bit more and there are places I can go that are snow-free. I thought about taking my truck to the car wash, but that didn’t happen because I figured it would be cold and I have to probably get dirty this weekend.
MODIS Terra – February 2, 2026
Another clear morning to see the widespread snow over the landscape.
