How does the celebration for Punxsutawney Phil differ from the popular Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day" and what are some of the gaffes that have happened there over the years?

Meteorologist Joe Murgo has covered it in person for more than 20 years and shares his stories about the crowds and dignitaries, including a governor who nearly got his finger bitten off!

About the Across the Sky podcast

The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

How does the celebration for Punxsutawney Phil differ from the popular Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day" and what are some of the gaffes that have happened there over the years?
Meteorologist Joe Murgo has covered it in person for more than 20 years and shares his stories about the crowds and dignitaries, including a governor who nearly got his finger bitten off!
About the Across the Sky podcast
The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team:
<a href="https://www.nwitimes.com/users/profile/matt%20holiner/">Matt Holiner</a> of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/kirsten%20lang/">Kirsten Lang</a> of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, <a href="https://pressofatlanticcity.com/users/profile/jmartucci-pressofac/">Joe Martucci</a> of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and <a href="https://richmond.com/users/profile/sean%20sublette/?_gl=1*1mf5ps0*_ga*MTc1OTczNTI0NS4xNjQ3OTY3NDM4*_ga_F8FFLLVDEZ*MTY1MDU1MTI0NS4xOS4xLjE2NTA1NTEyNTQuNTE.">Sean Sublette</a> of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

The Lee Weather Team hosts a fast-paced weekly podcast that tackles hot topics (and cold!) plus what’s trending in meteorology, science and climate. The show isn't limited to hard science as our hosts and guests tug at your emotions from stories out in the elements. The Lee Weather team features Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

The Lee Weather Team hosts a fast-paced weekly podcast that tackles hot topics (and cold!) plus what&rsquo;s trending in meteorology, science and climate. The show isn't limited to hard science as our hosts and guests tug at your emotions from stories out in the elements. The Lee Weather team features Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

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Out from the shadows: Behind the scenes at Groundhog Day

Weather and cars do not get along. Each year, about 21% of car crashes in the United States involve adverse weather conditions, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. We can't prevent bad weather, but new technology is being developed to keep drivers safer.

Dr. Scott Mackaro, the head of Insights and Innovation for Vaisala Xweather, joins the podcast this week to talk about road weather data. Why is it so difficult for drivers to receive accurate information on road conditions? What can be done to make it more easily accessible? The team also looks ahead to the future and discusses how self-driving cars could be the ultimate key to minimizing weather-related crashes and when that day may come.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net.

About the Across the Sky podcast

A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!

Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises

Weather and cars do not get along. Each year, about 21% of car crashes in the United States involve adverse weather conditions, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. We can't prevent bad weather, but new technology is being developed to keep drivers safer.
Dr. Scott Mackaro, the head of Insights and Innovation for Vaisala Xweather, joins the podcast this week to talk about road weather data. Why is it so difficult for drivers to receive accurate information on road conditions? What can be done to make it more easily accessible? The team also looks ahead to the future and discusses how self-driving cars could be the ultimate key to minimizing weather-related crashes and when that day may come. We want to hear from you!
Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net.
About the Across the Sky podcast
A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:
<a href="https://www.nwitimes.com/users/profile/matt%20holiner/">Matt Holiner</a> of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/kirsten%20lang/">Kirsten Lang</a> of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, <a href="https://pressofatlanticcity.com/users/profile/jmartucci-pressofac/">Joe Martucci</a> of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and <a href="https://richmond.com/users/profile/sean%20sublette/?_gl=1*1mf5ps0*_ga*MTc1OTczNTI0NS4xNjQ3OTY3NDM4*_ga_F8FFLLVDEZ*MTY1MDU1MTI0NS4xOS4xLjE2NTA1NTEyNTQuNTE.">Sean Sublette</a> of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia. Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen! Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: <a href="https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises">https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises</a>

What can be done to reduce weather-related car crashes?

According to NOAA and NASA, 2023 was the hottest year on record, as greenhouse gases from fossil fuels continue to increase. Renewable energy sources are scaling up, but how fast is the transitioning happening, and what are the roadblocks? Andrew Dessler from Texas A&M joins the team to talk candidly about energy solutions to climate change.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net.

About the Across the Sky podcast

The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!

Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises

According to NOAA and NASA, 2023 was the hottest year on record, as greenhouse gases from fossil fuels continue to increase. Renewable energy sources are scaling up, but how fast is the transitioning happening, and what are the roadblocks? Andrew Dessler from Texas A&amp;M joins the team to talk candidly about energy solutions to climate change.
We want to hear from you!
Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net.
About the Across the Sky podcast
The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team:
<a href="https://www.nwitimes.com/users/profile/matt%20holiner/">Matt Holiner</a> of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/kirsten%20lang/">Kirsten Lang</a> of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, <a href="https://pressofatlanticcity.com/users/profile/jmartucci-pressofac/">Joe Martucci</a> of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and <a href="https://richmond.com/users/profile/sean%20sublette/?_gl=1*1mf5ps0*_ga*MTc1OTczNTI0NS4xNjQ3OTY3NDM4*_ga_F8FFLLVDEZ*MTY1MDU1MTI0NS4xOS4xLjE2NTA1NTEyNTQuNTE.">Sean Sublette</a> of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia. Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!
Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: <a href="https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises">https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises</a>

2023 was the hottest year on record. What's next?

The month of January is often considered the most depressing of the year. The holidays are over, credit card bills are coming due, and the days are short and cold. While many suffer from the winter blues, for some it's a more serious condition known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD for short.

Jasmine Wilson with the Ascension Medical Group joins the podcast this week for an in-depth discussion of SAD and how the weather plays a role in triggering it. She explains the symptoms that are characteristic of SAD, who is most vulnerable, and what treatments are available to overcome it.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net.

About the Across the Sky podcast

The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

The month of January is often considered the most depressing of the year. The holidays are over, credit card bills are coming due, and the days are short and cold. While many suffer from the winter blues, for some it's a more serious condition known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD for short.
Jasmine Wilson with the Ascension Medical Group joins the podcast this week for an in-depth discussion of SAD and how the weather plays a role in triggering it. She explains the symptoms that are characteristic of SAD, who is most vulnerable, and what treatments are available to overcome it.
We want to hear from you!
Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net.
About the Across the Sky podcast
The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team:
<a href="https://www.nwitimes.com/users/profile/matt%20holiner/">Matt Holiner</a> of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/kirsten%20lang/">Kirsten Lang</a> of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, <a href="https://pressofatlanticcity.com/users/profile/jmartucci-pressofac/">Joe Martucci</a> of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and <a href="https://richmond.com/users/profile/sean%20sublette/?_gl=1*1mf5ps0*_ga*MTc1OTczNTI0NS4xNjQ3OTY3NDM4*_ga_F8FFLLVDEZ*MTY1MDU1MTI0NS4xOS4xLjE2NTA1NTEyNTQuNTE.">Sean Sublette</a> of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

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