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BY TOM EASTMAN THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
CONWAY — Light snow Tuesday, a major storm Wednesday, with possibly more snow likely come Saturday. That's the word from the National Weather Service out of Gray, Maine, for the week in
Mount Washington Valley, with Wednesday's predicted foot or more of snow already being dubbed as the Groundhog Day Blizzard. With Wednesday's snow on the way, the good news for those who have had their fi ll of snow this winter is that there will be very little sun on Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania, so it is very doubtful that Punxsutawney
Phil will see his shadow there Feb. 2. While other regions bemoan all of the snow they have received this season, here in the snowsports-loving Mount Washington Valley, ski area operators and other enthusiasts are saying, “Bring it on!” see SNOW page 9
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Rachael Colbath, of Gilford, drives her nine-dog team in the open class during Tamworth’s Outing Club’s sled-dog race held on Chocorua Lake Saturday. Colbath said she races every weekend and travels as far as Minnesota for races. The two-day event helped raised funds for the club. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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