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2. Fewer Snow Days
In the 2013-2014 winter and school year, Ohio allowed extra calamity days due to the extensive snow fall.
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3. Snow-oriented businesses suffer
With the lack of snow,businesses such as Perfect North Slopes and Mad River Mountain ski areas are having to suspend operations. Mad River is closed today, Jan. 23, while Perfect North Slopes will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 24, according to their Facebook pages.
4. River levels up
With the warmer weather comes rains instead of snow. The precipitation levels are about 1 to 1 ¼ inch above normal for the month of January, according to Kirstie Zontini, Storm Center 7 meterologist.
5. Plants growing prematurely
Dayton residents have noticed plants growing before their normal season. Sabrina Jones of Dayton said her Iris plants are popping up, even though the plant shouldn’t be showing up until early to mid-spring.
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