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New Snowmaking Storm On Tap After Alberta Clipper Sweeps Through Northeast: Projected Timing New Snowmaking Storm On Tap After Alberta Clipper Sweeps Through Northeast: Projected Timing
New Snowmaking Storm On Tap After Alberta Clipper Sweeps Through Northeast: Projected Timing A snowmaking Alberta Clipper system that will sweep across the Northeast in just days could be followed by a more significant storm next week. Forecast models have the storm on track for early next t week, with the current window from Monday, Dec. 9 to Wednesday, Dec. 11.  "Options for the storm as it nears the coast range from it evolving into a potent Nor'easter with significant travel disruptions to a weaker storm that simply races out to sea with minimal travel problems," according to AccuWeather. See the first image above to see the two possible track scenarios. "There continues…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Possibility Of Snow, Ice Storm For Northeast Next Week Hinges On One Factor: AccuWeather Possibility Of Snow, Ice Storm For Northeast Next Week Hinges On One Factor: AccuWeather
Possibility Of Snow, Ice Storm For Northeast Next Week Hinges On One Factor: AccuWeather A winter storm could hit the Northeast next week, but it depends on one factor, forecasters say. A dip in the jet stream. “Should a large dip develop in the jet stream, then a major winter storm will climb the Atlantic coast from Monday night to Tuesday night,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bob Smerbeck explained. “However, should only a shallow dip in the jet stream develop, the storm would be more likely to escape out to sea, off the southern Atlantic coast by midweek.” Weather maps show a dusting of between one and three inches, should the snow make its way up to New Jersey, eastern…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Massive Winter Storm With Snow, Ice Could End Sunny Week In Northeast Massive Winter Storm With Snow, Ice Could End Sunny Week In Northeast
Massive Winter Storm With Snow, Ice Could End Sunny Week In Northeast We've earned it. Forecasters are following the first winter storm of the season for the Northeast, expected to arrive this weekend, AccuWeather reports. The outlet said the storm, moving in on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6 and lingering through Sunday, Jan. 7, could be the most significant storm that the region has seen in years. It's still too soon to say how much snow will fall, AccuWeather says, though weather maps show snow across all of Pennsylvania, North Jersey and northern Maryland. Weekend winter storm. AccuWeather "There is a chance that accumulating snow can fall all the way t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Screaming Winds, Pouring Rain Could Trigger Outages In Powerful Weekend Storm (TIMING) Screaming Winds, Pouring Rain Could Trigger Outages In Powerful Weekend Storm (TIMING)
Screaming Winds, Pouring Rain Could Trigger Outages In Powerful Weekend Storm (Timing) You can kiss the cold goodbye, but the warmer weather comes with a price. A weekend warmup will culminate in "screaming" winds and heavy rain along the East Coast come Sunday evening, Dec. 10, forecasters say. According to the National Weather Service, Friday, Dec. 8 will be sunny with a high around 50, and a low of 32. Saturday, Dec. 9 with be even warmer: 55 with patchy fog in the morning, then partly sunny. Temps will reach a high of 65 on Sunday, with rain expected to begin in the late afternoon. "Winds will be screaming a couple thousand feet up from the ground on Sunday and Sun…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hurricane Lee Restrengthens: New Models Predict Timing, Expected Site Of Landfall Hurricane Lee Restrengthens: New Models Predict Timing, Expected Site Of Landfall
Hurricane Lee Restrengthens: New Models Predict Timing, Expected Site Of Landfall Hurricane Lee has restrengthened as it is just days away from affecting a massive stretch of coastline along the East Coast. Click here for the latest update - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England As of early Monday morning, Sept. 11, Lee is located 340 miles north of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean with 120 mile-per-hour winds. Now a Category 3 storm, it's moving northwest at 7 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. It could briefly return to Category 4 status Tuesday morning, Sept. 12 before returning to Category 2 sta…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Exceptionally Dangerous Weather Event': Lee Becomes Powerful Hurricane, May Hit Cat 5 In Days 'Exceptionally Dangerous Weather Event': Lee Becomes Powerful Hurricane, May Hit Cat 5 In Days
'Exceptionally Dangerous Weather Event': Lee Becomes Powerful Hurricane, May Hit Cat 5 In Days Tropical Storm Lee has strengthened to a hurricane earlier than expected with its current path taking it toward the Atlantic Coast, possibly reaching Category 5 status. Lee, located in the Central Atlantic, is now packed with 110 mile-per-hour winds, making it a Category 2 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. "A more significant threat from Hurricane Lee to the US East Coast could unfold during the middle or end of next week if the storm turns toward the coast," according to AccuWeather.com. Lee is expected to continue strengthening over the next couple of days, beco…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings
Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings As many flock to the beaches this summer, researchers have also reported a brand-new uptick in shark sightings. Several white sharks have been spotted up and down the Atlantic Coast in the last week, closing several beaches including one on Long Island where a lifeguard was bitten during a training exercise. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy shared the following tips to stay safe when entering the water: Be aware sharks hunt for seals in shallow water. Stay close to shore where rescuers can reach you. Swim, paddle, kayak, and surf in groups – don’t isolate yourself. Avoid areas where sea…

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by Nicole Valinote