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Oct. 19, 2012
Winter Weather Predictions -- Science or Folklore?
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The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts winter weather months in advance. Is that even scientifically possible? Meteorologist Jason Samenow, of The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang, talks about the science and art of seasonal forecasting, and why even the pros at NOAA sometimes get it wrong.
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Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer
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Jason Samenow
Chief Meteorologist, Capital Weather Gang
The Washington Post
Washington, DC
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