Jim Witt's 2019 Hudson Valley Weather Calendar On Sale Now

The 2019 Hudson Valley Weather Calendar, presented by the Hope for Youth Foundation and containing meteorologist Jim Witt's long range forecasts, is on sale now at popular locations through out the Hudson Valley.

Witt has formulated a complex system that relies on historic weather patterns in order to predict what the weather will be like years, even decades, ahead. He is especially interested in identifying dates for major weather events like hurricanes and Nor'easters. The precision of his forecasts over the past 40 years has made Witt a successful, charismatic and eerily accurate weather prophet. Witt is also a former high school science teacher.

Proceeds from the calendar sales go to help children with life-threatening illnesses and children with physical and mental challenges. In addition, the Hope for Youth Foundation gives eight scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors. Recent beneficiaries have included 32 worthwhile regional children's organizations such as Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley, Gilda's Club, Camp Horizons Inc., Friends of Karen, Children's Hospital Fund at Westchester County Medical Center, and Hillside Food Outreach.

“Professional meteorologists and amateur weather enthusiasts alike are interested in the predictions for 2019 and beyond. On one hand the calendar allows me to use my passion for weather to generate funds for kids who face life's challenges and on the other hand, the forecasts can help local and state government as well as everyday folks to be prepared for future adverse weather,” said Witt.

Calendars are for sale at his public appearances and at participating retail locations for $8.00. They are also available for $12.00 by mail. Sponsoring businesses can also order bulk shipments for $6.00 each.

Over the last 33 years, the Foundation has raised more than $3.7 million dollars, including more than $170,000 in the past year. While the bulk of the fundraising efforts are focused on the sale of the calendar, the Foundation also conducts a variety of other fundraising activities including an Annual Golf Tournament, fall River Cruise on the Hudson, 5K Youth Run, 1 Mile Kids' Run, and 3K Walk.

For a complete list of locations of Witt's appearances and calendar signings, please visit www.hfyf.org.

The calendars may be purchased at these fine locations:

Putnam

C. & E. Paint Supply, Inc., 158 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY

Crossroads Pharmacy Oregon Corners, 11 Peekskill Hollow Rd., Putnam Valley, NY

FoodTown of Cold Spring, 49 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY

Jay Mark Jewelers, Rt. 9, Cold Spring, NY

Marble Meats, Rt 9, Cold Spring, NY

The Putnam County News & Recorder, 86 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY

Putnam Valley Library, 30 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY

Vera’s Market, Rt. 9, Cold Spring, NY

Red Mill Market, Mahopac, NY

Whispering Pine Garden Center & Florist, Route 6, Mahopac, NY

Westchester

1 2 3 Food Stop, 871 Albany Post Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Arthur Weeks & Son Jewelers, 942 South Street, Peekskill, NY

Club Fit, 1 Lee Boulevard, Jefferson Valley, NY

Cortlandt Farm Market, 2267 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Da-Ros Corner Store, Inc., 3102 Albany Post Road, Buchanan, NY

Field Library, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill, NY

Hastings Stationers, 536 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Hudson Valley Hospital Gift Shop, 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Gordon’s Deli , 10 Front Street, Croton Falls, NY

Joe Camera’s Shrub Oak Deli, 1143 East Main St., Shrub Oak, NY

Lakeland Liquors, 995 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY

Lakeland Lumber Corp., 1248 E. Main St., Shrub Oak, NY

Meadows Farm, 329 Underhill Road, Yorktown Heights, NY

Michael Rotindo Tax Service, 522 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY

Weldon’s Stationers, 1161 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY

Yorktown Pharmacy, 1905 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY