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L.A. water cops get muscle to fight drought

Alonzo Belanger, one of 15 L.A. water conservation officers, points out a leaky city water connection. The water cops  search for leaks as well as residents who use sprinklers between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., clean driveways with water instead of a broom, or otherwise waste the precious commodity.The green thumbs who keep lawns lush and flora flourishing in Los Angeles have found a new foe among the aphids, white flies and other yard pests — the water police.




Video: Two storms slam much of U.S.

Jan. 6: Two big storm systems are cutting across parts of the U.S., bringing heavy rain, flooding, ice and snow. TODAY’s Al Roker gives a forecast of what’s to come.  (Today Show)Jan. 6: Two big storm systems are cutting across parts of the U.S., bringing heavy rain, flooding, ice and snow. TODAY’s Al Roker gives a forecast of what’s to come. (Today Show)




Poor in India burn books to stay warm

A woman wrapped in woolens waits for her train in Allahabad, India, Monday. At least 55 people have died over the past four days in northern and eastern India as a spell of cold weather swept the region, officials said on Monday.




Video: Snowman towers nearly 2 stories

Jan. 6: Creative snow lovers in Wisconsin build a 19-foot-tall snowman with the help of an end loader. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)Jan. 6: Creative snow lovers in Wisconsin build a 19-foot-tall snowman with the help of an end loader. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)




Europe storm forces Eiffel Tower closure

The snow Monday in Paris, France, didn't stop these tourists from posing with the Eiffel Tower.A winter storm brought blankets of snow across Europe on Monday, forcing the closure of an icy Eiffel Tower in Paris and causing flight cancellations.




Laser beams eyed as tools in drought

Samer Naif, a student at the University of California San Diego, sits atop a scinillometer transmitter in an Alfalfa field in Blythe, Calif. It's a laser device that measures evaporation and helps in calculating exactly how much water is needed to properly irrigate. Seventy-six years after the invention of the modern sprinkler helped revolutionize farming, lasers may revolutionize it again.




Wild winter tests Vancouver's Olympics mettle

Snow blankets the beach and palm trees at English Bay in Vancouver, Canada, on Dec. 24.The last two weeks of December were a winter nightmare for Vancouver, but the Canadian city says it's a great learning experience ahead of the 2010 Olympics.








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Northwest braces for another Pacific storm
Forecasters say another Pacific storm should dump several inches of rain on northwestern Oregon, with some streams flooding. ...



Severe weather may be heading to Upstate (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
The National Weather Service said the Upstate area is facing instability and the potential of hazard from a combination of a strong wind shear moving ahead of an approaching cold front.

Threat Of Icy Weather Closes Some Schools Early (CBS 13 Baltimore)
Across Maryland, a winter weather advisory remains in effect.

Spokane deals with roof collapses, rain
Roof collapses continued in the Spokane area, as rain falling on a record snowpack created massive weight loads.



Rain helps recovery of Atlanta water reservoir
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says the steady rain that rolled across north Georgia has been beneficial to Lake ...



Winter weather advisory in effect all evening (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory -- meaning snow or ice are likely, but probably not severe -- through 3 a.m. Wednesday. The agency said: Light snow will mix with and change to freezing rain and freezing...

Avalanche crews work to keep Snoqualmie Pass open
A handful of guys who look like ski bums, throw bombs and ride stationary bicycles in blizzards are frequently worth something ...



Snow, icy weather set Europe shivering (Channel NewsAsia)
PARIS: Arctic weather that has killed at least 10 people in recent days kept Europe freezing on Tuesday, coating much of the continent in snow and disrupting air and road traffic.

Burris Arrives In Washington, Denied Senate Seat

Roland Burris has arrived on Capitol Hill in a steady rainfall and a swarm of television cameras to claim his Senate seat.



Governor, citing bad weather, cancels bowl trip (FOX 19 Cincinnati)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Bad weather in Indiana and Alabama has prompted Gov. Mitch Daniels to cancel his planned trip to see Ball States football team play in the GMAC Bowl.

Todays weather forecast: Rain, sleet, snow (Courier-Post)
National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory warning drivers to be careful on potentially slick roads throughout the day. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and calls for a mixture of rain, sleet and snow.

The Weather Channel Interactive and Monsanto Company announce new agriculture news and forecast website (SeedQuest)
The Weather Channel Interactive , in partnership with agricultural products leader Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON), announced a new section on weather.com® dedicated to weather and farming at www.weather.com/farming . Within the Agriculture News & Forecast, the main feature is the Farmers Forecast, which includes up-to-date weather information that matters most to the agricultural community, such ...

County braces for severe weather (The Tuscaloosa News)
The recent storms that have blown through Tuscaloosa County may get worse before they get better, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Frigid temps loom for N'east, Midwest: forecasts (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Northeast and Midwest can expect an extended winter chill, including bitter cold temperatures next week, that should boost demand for home heating fuels, forecasters and oil traders said on Tuesday.

League gives clubs weather advice (BBC News)
The Football League calls on clubs to look after travelling fans after a string of games are cancelled due to the bad weather.

Weather, traffic cams, events calendar (The Toledo Blade)
Quick check from toledoblade.com. Check area weather, traffic cameras, and road construction before heading out. Plan summer dates and weekends with the updated Arts/Events Calendar. Home Mud Hens games, area motor sports schedules - including Michigan International Speedway and Toledo Speedway - University of Toledo and Bowling Green fall football schedules, city, and county fairs and ...

Winter weather expected to return tonight; Wednesday commute could be slick (New London Day)
The National Weather Service is reporting that from tonight into Wednesday evening, wintry weather will once again converge on southeastern Connecticut. The winter weather advisory remains

Record cold weather payouts triggered as temperature hits -11C (Times Online)
Cold weather payouts for pensioners and the vulnerable reached record levels today after Britain’s deep freeze plunged temperatures as low as minus 11C. Forecasters warned that tonight will be even colder.

Icy roadways slow morning commute

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Icy roads are causing numerous slide-off accidents in southern and central Indiana.



Heavy rain, storms for Tennessee Valley, Southeast
A strengthening low pressure system over the lower Mississippi Valley is producing widespread rainfall over much of Tennessee.







Telemet - News


07/01/2009 Codelco La Andina and Anglo Disputada Purchase The First 4-PB600 Polar For Chile
Two of the biggest mining operations in Chile have placed an order for four (4) PB600 Polar snowgroomers, "Mining Edition", for their high mountain operations.

07/01/2009 Portillo has acquired the first PB400W in Chile
Portillo Ski area from Santiago, Chile has acquired from Telemet Sudamerica a brand new PistenBully 400W model 2009. This is the first acquisition in its type for Chile.

07/01/2009 New Pisten Bully 400
Technically top of its class. Extremely easy and comfortable to operate. Absolute precision. The PistenBully 400 possesses all the features which are essential for work on the roofs of the world.

07/01/2009 Expansion of the PistenBully family
Snow groomers by the Formatic brand are amongst the pioneers of vehicles designed to operate on snow. The Formatic brand belongs to Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG since 2008.

07/01/2009 New acquisitions of PistenBully's equipment from Chilean Ski Areas
El Colorado, La Parva and Valle Nevado Ski Areas from Santiago - Chile, have acquired from Telemet Sudamerica three new PistenBully models year 2008.

07/01/2009 Valle Nevado continues to expand its fleet acquiring a PB 200 Park Bully model 2008
The Ski Area Valle Nevado from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamérica a new PistenBully 200 Park Bully, model 2008.

07/01/2009 Ski La Parva increases its snow-grooming fleet acquiring a PB 200 Park Bully year 2008
La Parva Ski Area from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamérica a new PistenBully 200 Park Bully of 2008 edition.

07/01/2009 El Colorado Ski Area Acquires a PB 300W-2008
The Ski Area El Colorado from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamerica a new PistenBully 300W of 2008 collection to be delivered for use at this coming winter season 2008.

07/01/2009 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

07/01/2009 Latitude 42° north air assault
On March 1 and 2, 2008 took place the fourth edition of "Latitude 42 North Air Assault" organized by Telemet, Inc. at his partner’s facilities Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl.

07/01/2009 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


07/01/2009 Valle Nevado Acquires a
PB 300W-2007, for immediate delivery
Valle Nevado Ski Area from Santiago, Chile has bought from Top Service by Telemet a new Pisten Bully 300 W, year 2007, with immediate delivery to be used this winter season.

07/01/2009 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

07/01/2009 Hosted Weather Solution®
A tool that allows you to provide to your visitors the most up-to-date weather information, graphics and videos without having to worry about maintain your weather segment.

07/01/2009 Digital Signage
AccuWeather® by Telemet, Inc. delivers the best-looking weather graphics and the most accurate weather data to digital signage companies to enhance the value of their presentation.

07/01/2009 Didáctico
Whether you are a weather enthusiast, or your teacher has posted a-not-so-easy homework, come visit Didáctico, you won’t regret it.

07/01/2009 Mountain News Corporation
Focusing on improving the quality of our services and therefore the quality of weather data our clients provide to their own, we are now working with Mountain News Corporation.

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