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By Jan LaValley
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
After last week’s sudden snowfall it was apparent that winter had indeed arrived for this year.
With the advent of winter weather it becomes necessary to take inventory and determine if you are prepared for whatever Mother Nature plans to dish out this year.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Services has released information about understanding winter hazards and learning how to prepare for them (See their tips at the end of the article).
El Nino, a warming of the Pacific Ocean which can shake up weather patterns for the entire world — especially the United States, is also expected to be a factor in this year’s weather. This year’s El Nino is predicted to have one of the strongest effects in
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