Bitter Blast Arrives After Potent Storm: Here's What's Coming Through Weekend Bitter Blast Arrives After Potent Storm: Here's What's Coming Through Weekend
Bitter Blast Arrives After Potent Storm: Here's What's Coming Through Weekend A blast of Arctic air will bring brisk conditions to the region after the passage of a cold front that accompanied a potent storm with heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The change in the weather pattern began overnight as the system pushed out. It will be cold and blustery both Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, with mainly sunny skies and blustery conditions both days. Clouds will arrive on Sunday, Dec. 15, bringing a chance of rain. Overnight, in areas farthest north and inland, rain could mix with snow. Monday, Dec. 16 will be mostly cloudy with more rain expected and a moderation …
Long-Range Forecast Reveals Separate Storm Chances Christmas Week Long-Range Forecast Reveals Separate Storm Chances Christmas Week
Long-Range Forecast Reveals Separate Storm Chances Christmas Week Dreaming of a White Christmas? You may get your wish. Long-range weather models indicate the chance for two separate storm systems during Christmas Week, occurring right before and after Wednesday, Dec. 25. The first system is anticipated on Monday, Dec. 23. With overnight low temperatures in the upper teens and low 20s, and daytime highs around the freezing mark, the precipitation is likely to fall as snow.   The second chance for a storm that week will occur on Thursday, Dec. 26, when high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30s to low 40s, which could result in r…
Town-By-Town Snow Totals: Here's How Much Winter Storm Dropped On CT Town-By-Town Snow Totals: Here's How Much Winter Storm Dropped On CT
Town-By-Town Snow Totals: Here's How Much Winter Storm Dropped On CT Connecticut residents woke up to a blanket of snow Thursday, Dec. 5. A storm dropped as much as 5.5 inches in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Lisbon in New London County saw the highest snowfall in Connecticut with 5.5 inches, while Wolcott in New Haven County recorded 4.5 inches. Fairfield County towns, including New Fairfield and Ridgefield, saw up to 3.2 inches. Most other areas across the state reported accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Here are the snowfall totals reported by the NWS as of Thursday morning, Dec. 5: Fairfield County Ridgefield: 3.0 inches…
Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol
Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol PennDOT is preparing for a dangerous winter storm set to bring snow squalls, icy roads, and potential flash freeze conditions across Pennsylvania starting early Thursday, Dec. 5. Crews will begin road patrols as early as midnight in some areas, and vehicle restrictions will go into effect to ensure safety. Early Patrols and No Pretreatment Crews in Dauphin County will begin operations at 12 a.m., with other counties in the region starting patrols at 4 a.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Due to forecasts predicting initial rainfall, PennDOT will not pretreat roads, a…
What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know
What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know A storm system moving in brings the potential for snow squalls, 55 mph winds, and frigid temps mid-week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, forecasters have said in a new update. ⚠️❄️🌬️ Not much change to the forecast for tonight through Thursday. Some snow showers may result in some light... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 A powerful cold front is set to sweep through the region tonight into Thursday, Dec. 5, bringing snow showers, potential travel hazards, and wind gusts as high as 55 mph, according to the National Weather …
Here's How Much Snow Bergen County Could See Amid Powerful Cold Front This Week: NWS Here's How Much Snow Bergen County Could See Amid Powerful Cold Front This Week: NWS
Here's How Much Snow Bergen County Could See Amid Powerful Cold Front This Week: NWS A powerful cold front is set to move through the region mid-week, bringing light snow and widespread gusts of 40-50 mph, with higher totals in some areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is expected to bring rain and snow showers starting Wednesday night, Dec. 4, with minor snowfall accumulations possible through Thursday morning. Most areas in New Jersey will see less than one inch of snow, while higher elevations in northern counties, such as Sussex and Morris, could receive up to two inches. The bigger concern is the strong winds forecasted for Thursday morning…
Here's How Many Major Hurricanes Hit During 2024 Atlantic Season Here's How Many Major Hurricanes Hit During 2024 Atlantic Season
Here's How Many Major Hurricanes Hit During 2024 Atlantic Season It's a wrap. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Saturday, Nov. 30, with above-average activity in terms of the number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes. In total, there were: 18 named storms 11 hurricanes 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher) This season was about 34 percent above the long-term average for Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE), which measures the strength and duration of tropical storms and hurricanes.  Below is a summary of the season’s named storms, with the five Cat 3 or higher hurricanes in bold: Tropical Storm Alberto (June 1…
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook The arrival of an Arctic blast of cold air could be followed by separate snowmaking storms during the first two weeks of December. Tuesday, Dec. 3, will mark the start of a string of days in which Alberta Clipper systems with fast-falling snowfall are possible in these areas shown in pink and blue in the image above from AccuWeather. According to current forecast models, the highest likelihood for snowfall in the Northeast is overnight Wednesday, Dec. 4 into Thursday, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. Areas farther south will likely see mainly snow showers but accumul…
Rain, Winds, Coastal Storm? What NJ Can Expect From The Weather This Thanksgiving Week Rain, Winds, Coastal Storm? What NJ Can Expect From The Weather This Thanksgiving Week
Rain, Winds, Coastal Storm? What NJ Can Expect From The Weather This Thanksgiving Week The National Weather Service in Mount Holly is forecasting a mix of sunny skies, mild temperatures, and rain chances this Thanksgiving week, with a potential coastal storm expected to impact travel plans Thursday into Friday. Here's your day-by-day forecast this week through the holiday, according to the NWS: Sunday, Nov. 24: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 56°F. West winds will blow around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with lows dropping to 33°F and calming winds. Monday, Nov. 25: Sunny and slightly warmer, with a high near 59°F.…
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow A new storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, causing widespread disruptions for travel and holiday festivities. A pair of scenarios will be at play as the holiday week progresses, one of which could produce accumulating snow across portions of the Ohio Valley and Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The first scenario involves a slow-moving storm, meaning potentially longer-lasting impacts from the Tennessee and Ohio valleys through the Northeast," says AccuWeather. "The second scenario sends the same storm farther south and off the Ca…
Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area
Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area Extreme drought conditions are now gripping South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS). Drought Monitor update: Extreme drought now covers 36% of our area, including portions of the Philly metro and Delmarva.... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, November 22, 2024 As of Thursday, November 21, extreme drought (D3 classification) covers 36% of the region—the highest extent since August 2002. Portions of Delmarva and the Philadelphia suburbs are among the hardest-hit areas, …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got
Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snowfall totals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have surged higher than earlier reports, with some areas now measuring up to 20 inches, the National Weather Service announced Friday, Nov. 22. High Point, NJ, has officially recorded 20 inches of snow as of Friday morning, marking the highest total in the region.  In Pennsylvania, Richmondale follows closely with 19.5 inches, and Cortez reached 19 inches, highlighting the storm's significant impact on higher elevations. Other notable totals include 17.2 inches near Uniondale and 17 inches in Clifford, both in northeastern Pennsylvania. F…
Snow In New Jersey: School Closings, Delays Announced As Winter Weather Worsens Snow In New Jersey: School Closings, Delays Announced As Winter Weather Worsens
Snow In New Jersey: School Closings, Delays Announced As Winter Weather Worsens Heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions have prompted school closures and delays across parts of North Jersey Friday, Nov. 22. Precipitation is expected to continue throughout the day, with snowfall accumulation most significant near and north of the Route 78 corridor in Pennsylvania and northwest New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly. Higher elevations are seeing the heaviest impact, officials said. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of NE NJ and much of the Lower Hudson Valley from 7pm tonight... Posted by US National W…
Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution
Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Forecasters are cautioning that some wild weather may be moving through the DMV region through the weekend as the area braces for possible snow storms in parts of the area. A "Special Weather Statement" was issued by the National Weather Service advising that wind gusts possibly approaching 50 mph may be on the way on Wednesday night, bringing with it a strong cold front and possibly a taste of winter weather in the mountains. Mild temps continue ahead of strong cold front today. The front will deliver increased rain chances & gusty winds later this evening into tonight. Upper level …
Snow Could Fall In Sussex County After Rain: Here's Where Snow Could Fall In Sussex County After Rain: Here's Where
Snow Could Fall In Sussex County After Rain: Here's Where Cooler temperatures are here to stay for the week, with the National Weather Service forecasting rain and even snow in some parts of New Jersey this week (scroll for snow map). The National Weather Service in Mount Holly says that the cold front, which brought a 5- to 10-degree temperature drop, will continue to influence the region's weather. "Widespread rain, and even a little snow in the Poconos, will arrive for Wednesday night through Thursday night," officials said. According to AccuWeather, a storm system in the Great Lakes will shift to the Atlantic Coast.  "The rain may behave…
Newly Named Tropical Storm Sara Forms: Here's Latest Newly Named Tropical Storm Sara Forms: Here's Latest
Newly Named Tropical Storm Sara Forms: Here's Latest There's a brand-new tropical storm with just two weeks remaining in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. A system in the central Caribbean Sea called Tropical Depression 19 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Sara on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14. It's now moving westward toward Central America.  Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of Honduras and Nicaragua.  "Residents in these areas should monitor the storm's progress and follow local advisories," the National Hurricane Center said. Current projections have the storm headed to Florida on Wednesday, Nov. 20. (See the …
Rockland County Under Drought Watch Rockland County Under Drought Watch
Rockland County Under Drought Watch Rockland County officials warn residents to conserve water as the county is under a drought watch. According to the Department of Health, the county is experiencing extremely dry conditions this fall, with little rain predicted in the long-term forecast.  Although no immediate concerns exist for water sources, officials said they could become stressed if these dry conditions continue over the winter months.  A drought watch is the first of four levels of state drought advisories: watch, warning, emergency, and disaster. County officials said there was above-average rainfall in t…
Coastal Flooding Expected Midweek In New Jersey As Rising Tides Pose Threat Coastal Flooding Expected Midweek In New Jersey As Rising Tides Pose Threat
Coastal Flooding Expected Midweek In New Jersey As Rising Tides Pose Threat The National Weather Service is warning New Jersey residents of potential coastal flooding impacts this week, with conditions expected to worsen midweek.  Minor flooding is likely to occur with high tide Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, while Thursday and Friday could see widespread minor to moderate flooding during early morning tides. A weather map indicates minor flooding may impact areas from Perth Amboy to Beach Haven, with moderate flooding expected from Atlantic City to Cape May. Minor flooding is also possible in Philadelphia. Residents in coastal areas are urged to prepare for pos…
Wildfire Smoke Blankets North Jersey As Pompton Lakes Blaze Grows To 100 Acres Wildfire Smoke Blankets North Jersey As Pompton Lakes Blaze Grows To 100 Acres
Wildfire Smoke Blankets North Jersey As Pompton Lakes Blaze Grows To 100 Acres Residents across North Jersey are facing worsening air quality due to smoke from a major wildfire burning in Pompton Lakes.  UPDATE: Unhealthy Air Quality Levels Reported In North Jersey As New 1,800-Acre Wildfire Rages Smoke from the Pompton Lakes wildfire. North Jersey Video Service or NJVS Dubbed the "Cannonball 3 Wildfire," the blaze has expanded to 100 acres with no containment, as per the latest update from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. By late Friday night, Nov. 8, smoke from the raging Passaic County wildfire drifted as far as Fair Lawn, Hackensack, New Milfo…
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Waldorf: Authorities 'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Waldorf: Authorities
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Waldorf: Authorities First responders used every tool in their tool belts on Wednesday when a fast-moving brush fire rapidly spread through the woods in Charles County. More than 100 firefighters from multiple agencies were called to Slater Drive in Waldorf on Nov. 6, where there was a large brush fire that was further fueled by the recent stretch of dry weather in the region. The fire consumed approximately four acres, according to a Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson. Officials said that the fire was under control by 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, with MD Forestry units and …
Rafael Becomes Hurricane With 115 MPH Winds: Future Path Has Pair Of Possibilities Rafael Becomes Hurricane With 115 MPH Winds: Future Path Has Pair Of Possibilities
Rafael Becomes Hurricane With 115 MPH Winds: Future Path Has Pair Of Possibilities Tropical Storm Rafael has now become a hurricane, with its projected path now uncertain. It made landfall in western Cuba as a major Category 3 storm in Cuba late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6, with life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force winds, and destructive waves reported, along with 115 mph winds. Tropical storm conditions are then possible in the Florida Keys late in the day Wednesday and Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said. It could then extend to areas of the southeast US toward the end of the week, on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. Ano…
Multiple Systems Have Potential To Be Next Named Tropical Storm Of Hurricane Season Multiple Systems Have Potential To Be Next Named Tropical Storm Of Hurricane Season
Multiple Systems Have Potential To Be Next Named Tropical Storm Of Hurricane Season Three areas are being monitored for the potential to become the next named tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with one of them having a strong chance. In particular, an area in the southwest Caribbean has a high chance of development, according to an update Friday morning, Nov. 1 by the National Hurricane Center, rating the chance at 70 percent. It's expected to develop by the weekend with a depression possibly forming by early next week.  It's moving to the north/northwest slowly and and is expected to advance into the Gulf of Mexico next week.&…
Brief Cold Front Coming, Warm Weather Sticking Around In NJ, PA: Forecasters Brief Cold Front Coming, Warm Weather Sticking Around In NJ, PA: Forecasters
Brief Cold Front Coming, Warm Weather Sticking Around In NJ, PA: Forecasters A cold front will end the summer-like warmth in the Northeast — for now, forecasters say. "For the next seven to 10 days at least, warm days will outnumber chilly ones, relative to the historical average," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said. "This means that when all the days are tallied up, temperatures will be several degrees above that historical average, which is slowly trending downward during November." The last few days have certainly felt like summer, but the weekend will be feeling more like autumn, forecasters say. Temperatures on Friday will be in the high 70s …
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back'
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' A rare chance for rain and showers will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern at midweek. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and temperatures will be in the low 60s. Rain and showers will move through Tuesday evening into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 30, with patchy fog overnight. Rain will be heavier farther north. Overnight lows will be in the 50s. A satellite projection of what conditions will look like at midnight on Wednesday is shown in the first image above There will be near record highs on Wednesday…
Latest Update: System In Tropics Could Become Next Named Storm Latest Update: System In Tropics Could Become Next Named Storm
Latest Update: System In Tropics Could Become Next Named Storm There is an increasing chance that a system now being monitored could develop into a tropical storm just as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season enters its final month. "Broad low pressure is likely to form over the Caribbean in a few days and a tropical depression could form late this week or this weekend." the National Hurricane Center said in a statement on Monday, Oct. 28.  Water temperatures remain warm in the area where development is expected, which will further boost chances of formation. "I know there will be showers and thunderstorms in this zone this week," AccuWeat…
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Saturday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 26, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 15 and 20 mph and gusts possibly reaching 30 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels like grass, leaves, and small shrubs."  In response to the expected weather, forecas…
Next Named Tropical Storm Could Form Just As Final Month Of Hurricane Season Starts Next Named Tropical Storm Could Form Just As Final Month Of Hurricane Season Starts
Next Named Tropical Storm Could Form Just As Final Month Of Hurricane Season Starts A new system that could become a named storm could form just as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season enters its final month. Click here for a new, updated story: Chances Increase System In Tropics Could Become Tropical Storm "Forecasters are focusing on the western and central Caribbean Sea which are expected to spawn the next tropical threat," according to AccuWeather. "There is a high chance of a tropical depression or storm forming in these waters du"ring late October and early November." AccuWeather pinpoints the time frame for possible development as between Wednesday, Oct. 30, and Fr…
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Thursday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 24, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 10 and 15 mph and gusts possibly reaching 25 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels."  In response to the expected weather, forecasters have cautions that "residents an…
Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane
Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar is now moving north after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane. It's now a tropical storm on landfall on Sunday evening, Oct. 20 in eastern Cuba, where heavy rain will continue causing life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the National Hurricane Center. Oscar formed rapidly over the weekend, After being upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday morning, Oct. 19, it strengthened to hurricane status just hours later. As it tracks north, Oscar will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the southeastern Bahamas M…
Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service
Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center has just released its outlook for the winter of 2024-25. A“slowly-developing” La Niña is expected to shape weather throughout the country from December through February, NOAA says. The La Niña phenomenon occurs when water temperatures near the equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean remain below the historical average for an extended period, which can significantly influence weather patterns across North America, including the trajectory of snowstorms. “This winter, an emerging La Niña is anticipated to …