Most likely time of winter precipitation onset (snow, sleet, freezing rain). Rain is not included here. This information is provided when we issue a Warning or Advisory for expected snow or ice accumulation; typically six to 24 hours in advance. Times are only given for places that are under a Warning or Advisory.
This interesting surname is of Pre Christian, Ancient Greek origin. It is a short form of Aegidius, meaning a wearer of the goatskin, a refernce to a holy man, or somebody who did good works.he name was introduced into England and Scotland by the Normans, with the names Gilo and Ghilo appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086. In the modern idiom the surname has many spellings, and is found in almost every European country.
Meaning & History. Greek form of the Aramaic name ×ªÖ¼Ö¸××Ö¹×Ö¸× (Ta'oma') which meant twin. In the New Testament this is the name of the apostle who initially doubts the resurrected Jesus.According to tradition he was martyred in India. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world.n England the name was introduced by the Normans and became very popular due to Saint Thomas Becket, a 12th-century archbishop of Canterbury and martyr. Another notable saint by this name was the 13th-century Italian philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas, who is regarded as a Doctor of the Church.