Winter Storms To Be Named By Weather Channel

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Tue, 10/02/2012 - 7:07am

During the upcoming 2012-13 winter season, The Weather Channel will name noteworthy winter storms. Our goal is to better communicate the threat and the timing of the significant impacts that accompany these events.

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