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Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Causing Hazy Skies In Much Of Northeast Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Causing Hazy Skies In Much Of Northeast
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Causing Hazy Skies In Much Of Northeast The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies on Thursday, May 11, but smoke from Canadian wildfires over Ontario has spread across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, resulting in hazy conditions. "Wildfire smoke is more commonly seen in the sky during late summer and early fall around the peak of the annual wildfire season," according to AccuWeather.com, "but the smoke has made an early appearance this year due to a surge in fire activity in Alberta over the past week." While it's unclear -- pun intended -- if the haze will abate, one thing is certain. As high pressure builds south and w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dramatic Change In Weather Pattern Could Bring Some Snow To Parts Of Northeast Dramatic Change In Weather Pattern Could Bring Some Snow To Parts Of Northeast
Dramatic Change In Weather Pattern Could Bring Some Snow To Parts Of Northeast A summer preview with temperatures topping out around the upper 80s will be followed by a dramatic change in the weather pattern that will include scattered thunderstorms and then a chance for snow in some spots in the Northeast. Conditions will remain warm and dry Friday, April 14 with continued low relative humidity, with the high temperature in the mid to upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will begin to plunge from west to east as an unsettled stretch begins on Saturday, April 15, which will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid-60s. Sh…

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by Joe Lombardi
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After The Storm: Breezy, Cool Start To Week Will Be Followed By Unsettled Stretch After The Storm: Breezy, Cool Start To Week Will Be Followed By Unsettled Stretch
After The Storm: Breezy, Cool Start To Week Will Be Followed By Unsettled Stretch A potent storm system that brought drenching rains and gusty winds to the region will be followed by a cooler and dry day for the weekend's second half before a new unsettled weather pattern arrives. Sunday, April 2 will be mainly sunny with high temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 40s and wind gusts as high as 30 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Low temperatures overnight will fall to around the freezing mark. Monday, April 3 will be mostly sunny and warmer with the high temperature climbing to the upper 50s. It will be even warmer on Tuesday, April 4 wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Will Bring Rainy, Raw Conditions With Sleet, Snow Farther North: Here's Latest Timing Storm Will Bring Rainy, Raw Conditions With Sleet, Snow Farther North: Here's Latest Timing
Storm Will Bring Rainy, Raw Conditions With Sleet, Snow Farther North: Here's Latest Timing A complex storm with a mix of rain, sleet, and snow to the Northeast will lead to a wet, raw first half of the weekend. Saturday, March 25 will see precipitation from late in the morning until late in the evening as the frontal system moves through, according to the National Weather Service. It will be breezy throughout the region with occasional gusts as high as 40 miles per hour along the coast. The high temperature will be in the mid-40s, but it will feel colder due to those winds. For a look at precipitation types by area, see the first image above from AccuWeather.com. About a …

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Early Spring Storm Will Bring Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast Early Spring Storm Will Bring Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast
Early Spring Storm Will Bring Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast The arrival of a cold front will be followed by an early spring storm that will bring snowfall to parts of the Northeast. The time frame for the storm is overnight Friday, March 24 into Saturday morning, March 25, according to the National Weather Service. Accumulating snowfall is expected in the areas shown in blue in the image above from AccuWeather.com. Areas farther south will see a mix of rain and snow, with all rain expected around the coast. The front will move through Thursday, March 23 into Friday. Thursday will be cloudy and seasonable with a high temperature climbing …

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Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Updated story - Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter A potent Nor'easter that could dump as much as 18 inches of snow in some inland areas will be packed with strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, March 13 into late Tuesday evening, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts will range from 40 to 70 miles per hour starting Monday night, March 13. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Areas most at risk for power outages due to fallen trees and power lines a…

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It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming
It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming We're just hours away from the start of Daylight saving time with clocks moving ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Though it's "Spring Forward" time, a potent Nor'easter that will be packed with a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and strong winds that could cause power outages is headed to the region.  The time frame for the storm is Monday, March 13 into Tuesday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. It will be the second winter storm in the span of days as the weekend is off to a messy storm thanks to a system that is now gradually winding down after bringing li…

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New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Headed To Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Headed To Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Headed To Region Click here for a new, updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Winter Storm Headed To Region New snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed to the region. The time frame for the system is Friday night, March 10 into Saturday, March 11, according to the National Weather Service. Much of the region is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall (shown in light blue in the image above from AccuWeather.com). Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) and 6 to 12 inches (blue). For New York City, Long Island, and coastal areas, a wint…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Updated story: New Snowfall Projections Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Projected snowfall totals have been released for a new storm on track for the Northeast later this week. The time frame for the system is Friday night, March 10 into Saturday, March 11, according to the National Weather Service. Much of the region is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall (shown in light blue in the image above from AccuWeather.com). Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) and 6 to 12 inches (blue). Areas farther east, including Long Island, Connecticu…

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Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix
Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix A new winter storm could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain that could cause slippery travel conditions in parts of the region. The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service. But its projected track is uncertain. One forecast model is taking it a bit farther west. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.)  In those inland areas, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is possible. Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches of accumulation. Another model has the system moving more to the east, meaning m…

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New Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain, Cause Slippery Travel New Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain, Cause Slippery Travel
New Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain, Cause Slippery Travel A new storm headed to the region is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain that could cause slippery travel conditions. The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service. Leading up to the storm's arrival, Sunday, March 5 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 40s. Monday will start off with clear skies as the high temperature climbs to around the 50-degree mark. Clouds will increase at night ahead of the storm's arrival.  Areas where the overnight temperature stays…

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Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Updated snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast that will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snowfall. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start shortly after nightfall Friday, with sleet and snow inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be farther north and inland, mainly north…

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