the excessive preoccupation with possible icy precipitation in zones where such events are rare; preoccupation by local media outlets reaches the point whereby it is characterized by extreme anxiety, hysteria and even paranoia.
"Channel 8 Storm Team is exhibiting snowanioa again! It's 47 degrees and they are warning of near blizzard conditions, with reporters stationed on the Sylvan Overpass and at Troutdale."
by mariadeathstar January 15, 2012