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'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region 'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region
'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region An upcoming stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures will be followed by the potential for a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm early next week. Click here for a new, updated story - First Snowfall Projections Released For Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm "It may be time to dust off your snow shovels as a flip in the weather pattern could send a snowstorm over parts of the Midwest and Northeast just days after a spell of unusual warmth," according to AccuWeather.com. The system could start a "back to reality" shift to a weather pattern more typical of February. "While the Janua…
These Areas Saw Precipitation From Overnight Storm: Here's What To Expect This Week These Areas Saw Precipitation From Overnight Storm: Here's What To Expect This Week
These Areas Saw Precipitation From Overnight Storm: Here's What To Expect This Week A storm system moved through the region overnight that mainly affected areas along the coast. Some on the south shore and east end of Long Island saw more than a quarter of an inch of rainfall Sunday night, Feb. 12 into Monday morning, Feb. 13. (See the image above from the National Weather Service.) Interior areas saw little or no precipitation from the system. Skies will gradually clear on Monday morning, leading to a mostly sunny day with a high temperature in the low 50s. Valentine's Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14 will be sunny and breezy with a high temperature of around 50 degrees and…
Here's Latest On New Storm System, Areas Where Rain, Wintry Precipitation Are Possible Here's Latest On New Storm System, Areas Where Rain, Wintry Precipitation Are Possible
Here's Latest On New Storm System, Areas Where Rain, Wintry Precipitation Are Possible A new storm system that will move from west to east start in the evening on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 12 could bring rain and wintry precipitation to some parts of the region. The timing for the system is from early Sunday evening, Feb. 12 into just after daybreak on Monday, Feb. 13. Gusty winds are also possible in some spots during that time frame. "Rain chances have been dialed back a bit, with many inland areas seeing no precipitation," the National Weather Service said. The areas most likely to see precipitation from the storm are on Long Island and in coastal Connecticut. (See the firs…
Don't Let Them Break Your Heart: FBI Issues Alert For Romance Scams Don't Let Them Break Your Heart: FBI Issues Alert For Romance Scams
Don't Let Them Break Your Heart: FBI Issues Alert For Romance Scams While Valentine's Day is a time for romantic gestures, the FBI has issued an alert to the public about romance scams.  The agency said in an alert on Monday, Feb. 14, that the scams take place when a criminal adopts a fake identity online to get the victim's trust and uses the close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. "The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, and believable," the FBI said. "Con artists are present on most dating and social media sites." The FBI said eventually the scammer will ask the vic…
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a storm system sweeping through the Northeast creating slippery travel in much of the region. For look at the latest snowfall projections for the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, click on the first and second images above from the National Weather Service. Much of the area is now expected to see around 3 inches, with as much as 4 inches in some spots, according to projections in the first image above just released on Sunday morning by the National Weather Service. Snowfall is expected mainly farthest south in the region. The storm system is…
Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Super Bowl Sunday Storm Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Super Bowl Sunday Storm
Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Super Bowl Sunday Storm Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a quick-moving winter storm that will sweep through the region. For look at anticipated arrival times for snowfall from the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, as well as the new snowfall projections, click on the first, second and third images above, from the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.com. Snowfall is expected mainly farthest south in the region. The storm system is expected to arrive from south to north starting after midnight on Sunday, with snow becoming likely before daybreak and continuing through late in the …
Super Bowl Sunday Storm Will Be Followed By Big Change: Here's When Snow Will Arrive Super Bowl Sunday Storm Will Be Followed By Big Change: Here's When Snow Will Arrive
Super Bowl Sunday Storm Will Be Followed By Big Change: Here's When Snow Will Arrive Updated story: Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Super Bowl Sunday Storm A new winter storm that will bring accumulating snow to parts of the region will lead to a big change in the weather pattern. For look at anticipated arrival times for snowfall from the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, click on the first image above. Areas in light blue in the first image above are expected to see between 1 to 3 inches of snowfall on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, according to AccuWeather.com. Some areas farthest south (in darker blue), could see 3 to 6 inche…
This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In CT This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In CT
This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In CT For those searching for a good spot to celebrate Valentine's Day in Connecticut, a food publication has shared its pick for the most romantic restaurant in the state. Fresh Salt, located in Middlesex County, was named Connecticut's most romantic restaurant by Eat This, Not That in the publication's ranking of the most romantic restaurants in all 50 states. The Old Saybrook eatery made the list thanks to its romantic views of the Long Island Sound. The restaurant offers a wide variety of seafood dishes, including fresh clams and oysters from the raw bar and grilled North Atlantic salmo…
Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest
Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest Updated story: First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm Forecasters are monitoring the potential for a new winter storm.  The current time frame for the system Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13 into Valentine's Day on Monday, Feb. 14, according to AccuWeather.com. “The antennas are still up for an East Coast storm on Sunday and Monday,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. According to the National Weather Service, there will a chance for snow starting in the early morning hours on Sunday. It's too early to predict potential sno…
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm A very wintry week has arrived that will include separate blasts of a mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain as well as the possibility of a major storm. The first blast came overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 with an icy mix causing travel slick roads and walkways through the morning with scattered power outages. "This light precipitation can be every bit as dangerous to drive and walk on as a major storm, and motorists and pedestrians should be on the lookout," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Joe Bauer said. Sunday, Feb. 14 will be cloudy with temperatu…
Here Are Most Googled Valentine's Day Gifts Here Are Most Googled Valentine's Day Gifts
Here Are Most Googled Valentine's Day Gifts In Iowa, many lovers are seriously considering gifting each other tandem bikes for Valentine's Day, while over in Montana couples are researching weighted blankets and in Arkansas, people are thinking about getting couple's tattoos. A new survey of the most Googled Valentine’s Day gifts in each state reveals what people across the U.S. consider to be the most romantic presents. In many states, lovers are sticking to traditional gifts like flowers, chocolate, and Champagne, but there are many other places searching for more unique presents. The survey was done by CouponLawn. Here are some …
New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel
New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel There's been no shortage of snowfall this winter.  But the main threat for the next storm taking aim on the region looks like it could be ice, leading to the possibility of potentially major power outages from damage to power lines and trees as well as treacherous travel. The time frame for the storm, which could also bring accumulating snow to areas farther north and inland, is Saturday night, Feb. 13 through Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, and into Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 15. Saturday, Feb. 13 will be mostly cloudy and cold with a high temperature in the upper 20s with wind…
New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel
New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel The latest round of snow overnight has caused slippery travel for the morning commutes and numerous delayed starts for schools throughout the region There will be a brief break in precipitation the last couple of days before a new storm system is expected to make a mess of things once again. Skies will gradually become clear Thursday, Feb. 11 with a high temperature in the low 30s and calm winds. Friday, Feb. 12 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the upper 20s and scattered flurries. Saturday, Feb. 13 will be mostly cloudy and cold with a high temperature in the upper 20s as …