Once again we are reminded that a furry varmint who holes up in Jefferson County can match wits with modern science when it comes to long-range weather forecasting. Some experts' warnings that the Pittsburgh district was in for another snowy, frigid winter have melted in the light of reality. January produced 13 days on which the temperature exceeded the normal high by 10 or more degrees. (02/02/2012)

The prognosticating groundhog saw his shadow around sunrise, meaning winter -- such as it has been this year -- will continue for six more weeks. (02/02/2012)

When you think of Groundhog Day, you think of the 126th celebration coming up Thursday in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County. But actually, there's another celebration being held that day in the Groundhog Capital of the World -- the 64th annual celebration in Sun Prairie, Wis. (01/29/2012)

The Ohio River at Pittsburgh crested at 5 this morning at about 20.5 feet and is expected to fall below 18 feet Sunday evening. (01/28/2012)

Predictions of freezing rain for Pittsburgh didn't come true, but the nonfreezing version is expected to cause some problems; the National Weather posts a flood advisory for the Mon Wharf. (01/26/2012)