Winter Comes to a Close ?
All the evidence points to the snow being gone from the greater Capital Region, for the year, although there are many points up north that still have upwards of two feet of snow on the ground. But unless we have an unexpected snow storm further out, the 10-day forecast suggests only more melting. Maybe are done with winter. Or maybe not.
South
Seal spotted on Hudson River ice just south of Albany
"Castleton-on-Hudson -- Ken Meyer was driving along and glanced at the Hudson River, where he spotted what appeared to be “a blob on the ice.”
“It first I thought it was a goose,” the village Department of Public Works employee said. He stopped his vehicle, pulled out his cell phone and zoomed in on it.
“It was a seal. Just hanging out there on the ice,” he said. “I’ve lived here for 37 years. I’ve heard of them in the area. Once one was spotted up by the Troy Dam. I’ve never seen one in person, though.”
Absolutely beautiful afternoon
Beautiful evening today on this Friday afternoon 😊. Today was the first time it’s been 72 degrees since October 11, 2018. ☀ After a cloudy ⛅ morning it became quite nice. I’m probably going to head out to the park ⛲ as soon as I’m done with dinner.
Across the Lake
Nuclear industry pushing for fewer inspections at plants
"The nuclear power industry is pushing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cut back on inspections at nuclear power plants and throttle back what it tells the public about plant problems. The agency, whose board is dominated by Trump appointees, is listening."