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A Winter of Shakes, Shivers and Shoveling Ahead According to the Farmers’ Almanac 2022-23 Weather Forecast

August 22nd, 2022 Convenient Delivery, The Green Team, Weather, Wood Pellet Heating

According to the new Farmers’ Almanac Extended Winter Forecast, frigid temperatures should flow into many areas nationwide with some places getting record-breaking cold temperatures of 40 degrees below zero!


Not only will winter be arriving earlier than usual this year, this newest addition of the Farmers’ Almanac forecast has warnings of a season full of “shakes, shivers and shoveling” thanks to plenty of snow, rain and mush in addition to extreme cold.

To learn more about what’s to come this winter, check out the Farmers’ Almanac website.

To secure your wood pellet fuel now for free driveway delivery in the month of your choice, visit Woodpellets.com or call 1-800-PELLETS to speak to an expert today!

Another Tough Winter Ahead: It’s a Good Time to Have a Pellet Stove

October 29th, 2021 About Wood Pellets, Weather, WoodPellets.com

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In addition to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationā€™s forecast of an unusually cold winter, the cost of natural gas and heating oil is skyrocketing.

Folks in the Northeast lucky enough to own pellet stoves will likely be depending on them for heat more than ever this winter.

According to this NH Bulletin report, “The higher cost of energy is linked to inflation and other factors that extend far beyond state borders. Because American gas producers can fetch a higher price for gas abroad, thatā€™s increasingly where they are sending it, according to Sam Evans-Brown, executive director of Clean Energy New Hampshire, a nonprofit that advocates for clean energy.

‘The cautionary tale here is really that we are over-reliant on a fuel that we thought was going to be at $2 per million BTU forever. And really, the story is that was an artificially low price. Now the mistaken belief that that was the norm is coming home to roost,’ Evans-Brown said.

Evans-Brown is talking about natural gas, used by just over 20 percent of New Hampshire households for heat. Those households could see a 30 percent hike in heating costs compared to last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

For the two out five homes in New Hampshire that heat with fuel oil ā€“ the most common type of heating system in the state ā€“ spending is predicted to increase by 43 percent.

‘Thereā€™s nowhere else in the United States that is as reliant on heating oil as New England is. It means that these price swings are just genuinely unaffordable,’ Evans-Brown said.

But neither natural gas nor fuel oil are predicted to see the biggest price jump. The 17 percent of New Hampshire households heating with propane are expected to see a 54 percent increase.”

Read More >> The Dismal Heating Season Ahead: Lower Temperatures and Higher Prices

 

Are you ready for this winter? If you haven’t secured your wood pellet fuel yet, the time is now. Home delivery of premium wood pellets to your driveway is FREE!

Shop online or call 1-800-735-5387 to speak to an expert!

 

 

Winter Reminder to Clear Pellet Stove Venting to Prevent Air Flow Blockage

December 18th, 2020 About Wood Pellets, Fire Safety, Pellet Stove Cleaning, Pellet Stoves, Weather, WoodPellets.com

Heavy snow buildup can definitely affect your pellet stove’s venting and your burn experience. Wood pellet stoves operate through a system of air intake and exhaust. If this system is hindered by a blockage, proper combustion of the pellets can’t happen. Unlike wood stoves, pellet stove venting can be either horizontal, vertical or both.

One of the ways a pellet stove burn exhaust can be set up is horizontally, straight through the exterior wall. (See Fig. A)Ā The exterior vent allows proper air flow within the stove, and the exhaust to escape. If it’s blocked by dense snow – your stove’s ability to ignite and/or stay burning efficiently could be hindered. If your wood pellets aren’t burning through fully – this blockage could be the reason.Ā (See Fig. B)Ā 

A similar kind of venting is through the wall with a vertical riseĀ (Fig. C). Vertical piping raises the exhaust further up the exterior wall. This kind of setup holds less risk of snow blockage. However, strong snow drifts (or very high snow accumulation) can still create blockage.

Pellet stoves can also have exhaust vents exiting through the roof – with some variations (Fig. D). If your roof has heavy snow piled up that hasn’t slid off or been pushed off, the vent could be blocked. Make sure to check for blockage – no matter how your stove is vented.

Speaking of snow…our Woodpellets.com delivery trucks park on the street, and bring your pallets up your driveway with a forklift. Of course, there is nothing you can do about large snow banks taking up space on the road, but you can make sure your driveway is plowed enough for our 8 foot wide forklift. ThisĀ will help the driver make a successful delivery – and help you avoid delivery delays.Ā 

Please let us know if you have any questions. Call 1-800-PELLETS to speak to an expert!

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What Can We Expect the 2020-21 Winter Weather to Look Like?

August 17th, 2020 Weather

According to the 2021 Farmersā€™ Almanac, this winter will have cold and snowy weather in the north, a drought in the west and a whole lot in between – which certainly explains why it’s described as the “Winter of the Great Divide”.

The almanac Editor Peter Geiger explains, ā€œOur extended forecast is calling for yet another freezing, frigid, and frosty winter for two-thirds of the country.ā€

Read >> How the Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Weather

Their long-range forecast is calling for a cold winter with normal to below-normal temperatures in areas from the Great Lakes and Midwest, westward through the Northern/Central Plains and the Rockies.

The region from Tennessee through the lower Ohio River valleys up to the north and east up through New England has been described as the “wild card”, where we can expect a rather intense weather system. This weather system will keep the storms active, delivering a wintry mix of rainy, icy and/or snowy weather throughout the season.

To read the full forecast and more helpful information, get your copy of the 2021 Farmer’s Almanac!

 

Yes, Your Wood Pellets Can Be Stored Outside (With a Few Extra Steps)

September 16th, 2019 About Wood Pellets, Pellet Storage, Weather

We hear this question a lot this time of year because it’s not always possible to store wood pellets inside. Many folks don’t have a garage or available dry space outdoors, but that’s okay. In order to properly store your wood pellets outside, you just have to take a few extra steps.

Read >> See How This Family Sends Their Pellet Bags to the Basement for Storage

Pellets Stored OutsideFirst, make sure to fully inspect your delivery as soon as possible. Your fuel is carefully wrapped and protected with a plastic shroud before it’s sent out to you. If you find any rips or holes in the plastic shrouding, be sure to close them with water-proof tape or additional layers of plastic. Is there extensive damage or any wet bags? If so, call 1-800-PELLETS right away to speak with a Quality Manager.

The next step is very important.Ā  Securely fasten a sturdy tarp over your skids. This will protect your fuel from water, weather and any birds or small animals that may try to puncture the plastic to make a home. Make sure the tarp is well connected to the pallet to avoid losing it with wind gusts.

Read >> Keep Your Outdoor-Stored Pellets Dry with This Simple Trick

If you’re interested in a much more convenient tarp, check out our brand new custom pallet covers with velcro access! Available in a 50ā€ height for 1-ton skids and a 72ā€ height for a 1.5 ton skid, each protective tarp is 49 inches in length and width, with a white outside and black underside. The 8Ɨ8 woven material is rated for 1 year of UV protection to help with protection from the elements.

Helpful Tips for Outdoor Storage:

  • Always make sure your pellets are delivered to an area in your yard or driveway that is free from any water pooling or flooding.
  • Leave the shrouds the fuel arrived wrapped in on as long as possible.
  • Check on your unopened skids through the season to make sure everything is still secure.
  • Place a weighted object on top of the skid to keep the tarp in place.
  • Use a ball on top but underneath the tarp to prevent pooling.
  • Use empty milk jugs filled with sand or water tied to the tarp’s edges to help properly secure it.
  • During the winter months, keep a path shoveled around your skids to help prevent any water and/or ice damage.

Make sure you do everything you can to protect your pellets. But in the rare instance they arrive damaged, all of our Quality Certified fuels are backed by guarantee.Ā We are here for you if you have any questions.Ā 

Farmers’ Almanac Extended Weather Forecast 2020

September 6th, 2019 Weather

According to the 2020 Farmersā€™ Almanac, this winter will be filled with so many ups and downs on the thermometer, it may remind you of a ā€œPolar Coaster.ā€ The almanac Editor Peter Geiger explains, ā€œOur extended forecast is calling for yet another freezing, frigid, and frosty winter for two-thirds of the country.ā€

Read >> How the Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Weather

The worst of the bitterly cold winter conditions will affect areas east of the Rockies all the way to the Appalachians. The Northeast, including the densely populated corridor running from Washington to Boston, will experience colder-than-normal temperatures for much of the upcoming winter.

With colder-than-normal temperatures in the Northeast and above-normal precipitation expected, the weather outlook forewarns of not only a good amount of snow, but also a wintry mix of rain, sleetā€”especially along the coast.

How long will it last?Ā The forecast says spring will be slow to start with wet snow and unseasonably chilly conditions lingering across the Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, and New England through April.

To read the full forecast and more helpful information, order your copy of the 2020 Farmer’s Almanac!

 

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