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Snow Predictions Increase From National Weather Service For Parts Of NJ, PA (TIMING) Snow Predictions Increase From National Weather Service For Parts Of NJ, PA (TIMING)
Snow Predictions Increase From National Weather Service For Parts Of NJ, PA (Timing) The National Weather Service has released its latest snowfall predictions for New Jersey and parts of eastern Pennsylvania ahead of this weekend's storm. HOW MUCH SNOW? Good Saturday morning. It is a cold start to the day, however a storm arriving by later today will bring accumulating... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, January 6, 2024 Up to a foot of snow is expected to fall in Sussex, Morris, Passaic, and Warren counties, and even a small portion of northwestern Bergen County, beginning Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6, the NWS' latest weathe…
Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say
Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say The air quality in the Northeast could get worse before it gets better, meteorologists say. A red air quality alert (unhealthy) was issued across New Jersey, with a purple issue (very unhealthy) in greater Philadelphia due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires being pushed into the area. The question on everyone's mind now: When will air quality improve? According to Weather.com, hopefully this weekend. The region is expected to see a change in weather pattern, which is expected to change the wind direction and push remaining smoke out. Air quality will be very poor today due to the s…
Rockin' The 70s: Mother Nature Streams Springlike Temps In NJ, PA Rockin' The 70s: Mother Nature Streams Springlike Temps In NJ, PA
Rockin' The 70s: Mother Nature Streams Springlike Temps In NJ, PA You'll swear spring has sprung when temperatures this weekend reach -- and even break -- 70 degrees in parts of New Jersey and especially Pennsylvania, an area weather expert said. Conditions will get more comfortable when Sunday, March 6, rolls around, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. The most noticeable change will be a relatively small drop in temperatures Saturday night following a day in the mid-40s to mid-50s, he said. "This sets up a nice launching pad for Sunday," Cioffi said. "There might be clouds and a couple of showers scattered around Sunday morning," he said, "but we will have…
No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says
No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says Here's something to be thankful for: Although we’ll likely suffer the annual miles (and miles) of traffic backups, the weather in New Jersey doesn't threaten to be a problem heading into Thanksgiving. Forecasts of a pre-holiday mix of rain, snow and gusty winds were at best premature, a respected area weatherman said Saturday. At this point, in fact, “getaway” day on Wednesday looks to be sunny, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. It starts with sunshine Saturday “pretty much from start to finish,” Cioffi said. Clouds roll in Sunday morning, but temperatures should move from the mid-40…
Tropical Storm Odette Spins Up The Atlantic, And Here's Why It's Good News Tropical Storm Odette Spins Up The Atlantic, And Here's Why It's Good News
Tropical Storm Odette Spins Up The Atlantic, And Here's Why It's Good News WEEKEND UPDATE: It may not be a "perfect" storm, but a random cluster of showers and thunderstorms that became Tropical Storm Odette will be good news for our area this weekend, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said Friday. "The obvious one is that it is moving northeast and headed out to sea," Cioffi said. "It is also going to allow a cold front to our north to move through Saturday night and bring lower humidity for Sunday and Monday." Going into the weekend, six of the named storms in the Atlantic this year accelerated into hurricanes. Three of those — Grace, Ida and Larry — became powerhouses.…
Hurricane Larry Should Make Waves, Blow Some Wind, But That's Most Likely It, Forecasters Say Hurricane Larry Should Make Waves, Blow Some Wind, But That's Most Likely It, Forecasters Say
Hurricane Larry Should Make Waves, Blow Some Wind, But That's Most Likely It, Forecasters Say Hurricane Larry is making waves -- big ones -- as he spins his way up the Atlantic, but it's still highly doubtful he'll come close enough to do any serious damage to the East Coast, the National Weather Service repeated Monday. Doubling down on its predictions of the Labor Day weekend, the service said the worst we could see in our area are "significant swells" in the Atlantic. These will be "likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions," according to its latest report. Bermuda could take a hit, most likely on Thursday, but that wasn't a sure thing, forecasters said. …
LATEST ON LARRY: Larger, Stronger 'But Not Close Enough' For Concern Here LATEST ON LARRY: Larger, Stronger 'But Not Close Enough' For Concern Here
Latest ON Larry: Larger, Stronger 'But Not Close Enough' For Concern Here Hurricane Larry may be getting larger and stronger, but it isn't worth worrying about in New Jersey and surrounding states, forecasters said Sunday. "The week ahead looks to be a relatively quiet one, with one cold front coming through on Wednesday with the chance for showers or a thunderstorm late in the day," said meteorologist Joe Cioffi. "Hurricane Larry will pass east of Bermuda by a close distance but not close enough to cause any major issues. "Then it turns northeast passing south and east of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland." That means New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut…
HURRICANE WATCH: Larry 'Won't Be An Issue' For NY/NJ, Weather Experts Say HURRICANE WATCH: Larry 'Won't Be An Issue' For NY/NJ, Weather Experts Say
Hurricane Watch: Larry 'Won't Be An Issue' For NY/NJ, Weather Experts Say Don't worry: Fears of Hurricane Larry bearing down on the New York metropolitan area are unfounded, weather experts agreed. Although it looked like it could reach category 4, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph on Saturday morning, Larry is likely to avoid the Northeast entirely, they said.  That's good news, considering the potential that Larry could surpass Ida as the Atlantic's strongest storm so far this year. Most of the Labor Day weekend in the Northeast will bring sunshine and low humidity -- with highs mostly in the 70s on Saturday -- as areas flooded by Tropical Storm Ida con…
How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather
How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather Tired of hurricane and tornado warnings? Had enough pictures of skies on fire? Snuggle up, folks: Our local weather expert has the perfect forecast for you. Know that nice weather we’ve been having? It’s going to continue, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. “What a beautiful day it is outside,” Cioffi said Saturday. “As an added bonus, the sky is free from smoke from the West Coast wildfires. “We have no weather issues other than a few clouds coming into the mix on Sunday,” he said. “Days will be cool and nights will be chilly into Tuesday....The radars are silent and can take a vacation sinc…
Latest Tropical Storm Not Likely To Affect Area, Weather Expert Forecasts Latest Tropical Storm Not Likely To Affect Area, Weather Expert Forecasts
Latest Tropical Storm Not Likely To Affect Area, Weather Expert Forecasts A tropical storm in its infancy north of Bermuda should have no impact on our area, a local weather expert said Monday night. “Low pressure off the North Carolina coast has developed into a tropical depression as advertised and it is moving northeast at 10 mph away from the Carolina coastline,” meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. “It will be heading out to the northeast tonight and Tuesday and will probably become a tropical storm. “But no impact to land is forecast.” More immediate were Monday’s clouds, “thanks to high pressure moving out to the east and an onshore flow that has taken over,” C…
Expect Sunshine, 70s Today Expect Sunshine, 70s Today
Expect Sunshine, 70s Today Storm worry gives way to nothing but blue skies come Sunday, a local weather expert said. Skies that cleared out late Saturday "set us for a beautiful Sunday of sunshine, low humidity and highs in the 70s" throughout much of New Jersey, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. Humidity will be higher at the Jersey Shore, but temperatures will be much the same, he said. "High pressure over Eastern Canada will make for a cool Sunday night into Monday morning with lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s," Cioffi said. "Monday will start with some sunshine but we will see clouds increasing during the afternoo…
Tropical Storms Marco, Laura No Threat Here, Metro Area Weather Expert Says Tropical Storms Marco, Laura No Threat Here, Metro Area Weather Expert Says
Tropical Storms Marco, Laura No Threat Here, Metro Area Weather Expert Says New Jersey, New York and Connecticut "need not worry" that two tropical storms headed toward the Gulf Coast will ever make their way here, a local weather expert said Saturday. In a rare occurrence, Marco and Laura are expected to make landfall 24 hours apart starting Monday, although exactly where was still uncertain, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. That doesn't mean we should pay them any mind, he said. "Both tropical systems will likely rain themselves out in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf states thanks to a deep trough in Eastern Canada and a screaming northwest jet stream from t…
Expert: Hurricane Isaias Will Likely Come And Go Quickly, With More Rain Than Anything Expert: Hurricane Isaias Will Likely Come And Go Quickly, With More Rain Than Anything
Expert: Hurricane Isaias Will Likely Come And Go Quickly, With More Rain Than Anything Hurricane Isaias will likely bring plenty of rain to New Jersey this Tuesday but not the kind of wind anyone should be overly concerned with, one of the area’s leading weather experts said Saturday. “What usually happens with tropical cyclones as they move northward is the heaviest rain tends to fall to the west of the track and the center, while the strongest winds tend to be to the east of the track,” meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. Predicting weather accurately days in advance is next-to-impossible, with meteorologists making their most educated guesses and hoping for the best. Now and t…
JOESTRADAMUS: Chances Are We Won't Even Notice Snow This Weekend JOESTRADAMUS: Chances Are We Won't Even Notice Snow This Weekend
Joestradamus: Chances Are We Won't Even Notice Snow This Weekend Here’s the thing about this weekend’s snowfall predictions: Even a dusting would be a record for most areas this time of year, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. "It is hard to believe that we are looking at snow forecast maps during the month of May but such is life these days," Cioffi said Thursday. "This weekend is going to be very cold and windy but it should be nice and sunny for Mothers Day."  “For the coast and most areas it will just be some wet snow mixing in Friday night as low pressure goes by,” Cioffi said. “Well inland in extreme northwest New Jersey and into northern Pe…
Frosty Outlook: Mother's Day Weekend Could Seem Like 'Dead Of Winter,' Meteorologist Warns Frosty Outlook: Mother's Day Weekend Could Seem Like 'Dead Of Winter,' Meteorologist Warns
Frosty Outlook: Mother's Day Weekend Could Seem Like 'Dead Of Winter,' Meteorologist Warns Frost could likely greet this Mother's Day morning, capping a cold week, a leading tri-state area meteorologist said Monday. Could happen overnight Tuesday, as well, he said. "We have a very chilly pattern setting up this week featuring two storm systems and a very cold high coming in behind an intensifying low," Joe Cioffi said. A cold front passed through New Jersey on Monday, making this past warm, sunny weekend seem like a dream. "We should clear out tonight and head down to the mid 30s to lower 40s by [Tuesday] morning," Cioffi said. Temperatures Tuesday could get up to 60 but will …
Silver Lining: Relentless Rain, Wind Give Way To Warmth This Weekend Silver Lining: Relentless Rain, Wind Give Way To Warmth This Weekend
Silver Lining: Relentless Rain, Wind Give Way To Warmth This Weekend The rain and high winds that’ll lay on New Jersey through Thursday should give way to warmer weather on Friday, one of the area’s most prominent weather experts said. “Saturday should be no worse than partly sunny with highs reaching the 60s just about everywhere,” meteorologist Joe Cioffi said late Thursday morning. “Sunday could turn out to be warm with highs reaching into the 70s in many areas, provided we get enough sun,” he added. For now, flood watches and wind advisories remained in place for much of New Jersey as stormy weather inched its way northward. More flooding was expected …
So Much For Snow: Expert Expects Rain, Rain And More Rain So Much For Snow: Expert Expects Rain, Rain And More Rain
So Much For Snow: Expert Expects Rain, Rain And More Rain Snow lovers “were likely looking out the window and counting the flakes" Monday morning, meteorologist Joe Cioffi. All melted quickly in most areas, except in higher elevations to the northwest, he said. From here, most of New Jersey can expert a raw, cold day, with temperatures holding mostly in the mid-30s and, in some spots, the lower 40s, Cioffi said in his latest forecast. Winter storm warnings remained in place for the Catskills and Berkshires, northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and New Hampshire. Even in areas that get some snow, “it will be changing to rain, anyway,” Cioffi said. …
Bet Against Serious Snow This Week, North Jersey Weather Expert Says Bet Against Serious Snow This Week, North Jersey Weather Expert Says
Bet Against Serious Snow This Week, North Jersey Weather Expert Says Snow this week? Maybe, weather expert Joe Cioffi says -- and if so, not much around here. Monday is easily the week’s best weather day, Cioffi said, with highs in the low- to mid-50s in North Jersey and immediately to the north, and possibly as high as 60 degrees at the Jersey Shore. "Enjoy the day because the rest of the week is pretty much shot," he said. Snow could fall this week, he said, but not until Thursday, the earliest -- and not much of it. Tuesday’s temperatures should be lower, due to clouds and showers, said Cioffi, who uses several weather models. ****** ALSO SEE: La…
Not So Fast: Too Soon To Fear A Weekend Nor'easter, Weather Expert Says Not So Fast: Too Soon To Fear A Weekend Nor'easter, Weather Expert Says
Not So Fast: Too Soon To Fear A Weekend Nor'easter, Weather Expert Says Folks might want to hold off on the milk and bread run in anticipation of a possible Nor'easter this weekend, a local weather expert said. "While there is a chance of rain or snow Saturday, I'm not overly bullish about it right now," Joe Cioffi said Tuesday morning. "Too may weather systems and not enough cold air could be the primary issue here." Although the weather pattern across North America appears chaotic, the Northeast should remain "relatively quiet and calm" through the work week, Cioffi said. The weekend could be close to the same, he said. If this were a typical winter, th…
Snow Comin’ Our Way This Weekend? Don't Count On It, Area Meteorologist Says Snow Comin’ Our Way This Weekend? Don't Count On It, Area Meteorologist Says
Snow Comin’ Our Way This Weekend? Don't Count On It, Area Meteorologist Says North Jersey residents can keep the salt and snow shovels stashed awhile, a local weather expert said.  “I’m not overly impressed with the idea of a change from rain to snow” in and around the area this weekend, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said Thursday. There’s no question, Cioffi said, that rain will plague the Friday morning commute – beginning what will be a dreary day. It’ll return on and off through Saturday, with up to an inch of rainfall in many areas, he predicted. However, he said, recent warmer temperatures, as well as the path of a low-pressure system that’s headed inland an…
Nor'easter? Nah, Says Area Weather Expert Nor'easter? Nah, Says Area Weather Expert
Nor'easter? Nah, Says Area Weather Expert Stash the salt and snow shovels for now: Warnings of impending Nor'easter conditions were off, tri-state area meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. With winter weather advisories already cancelled in New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley, the closest snow or ice will come to the area is in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New England, said Cioffi, who predicted earlier that what looked like a Nor'easter heading up from the south wasn't going to make it very far. "Frankly, I continue to be underwhelmed by all this," he added Monday morning.  "There really isn’t too much happening today in o…
COLD SNAP: Temps In Teens, 20s Headed Our Way COLD SNAP: Temps In Teens, 20s Headed Our Way
Cold SNAP: Temps In Teens, 20s Headed Our Way Snow in't the issue: The kind of cold that ordinarily doesn't hit the tri-state area 'till New Year’s Eve is “the real story” for Friday and Saturday, an expert meteorologist warns. Temperatures in North Jersey, Rockland and areas just north will be in the 20s and low 30s on Friday – but that’s just the start, Joe Cioffi said in a Thursday report. On Saturday, “it’s going to be teens and 20s just about everywhere,” he said. Predictions of snow for the tri-state area this weekend are “a big yawn,” Cioffi said. It’s the approaching cold front that should concern people, he said. “It would …
DORIAN WATCH: Category 5 Reached, With 200MPH Gusts, Concerns For Florida, Carolinas, Northeast DORIAN WATCH: Category 5 Reached, With 200MPH Gusts, Concerns For Florida, Carolinas, Northeast
Dorian Watch: Category 5 Reached, With 200MPH Gusts, Concerns For Florida, Carolinas, Northeast Hurricane Dorian on Sunday became the strongest storm of its kind to hit the Bahamas -- and Atlantic Ocean's most intense in nearly 85 years -- with sustained reported winds of 185 miles an hour and gusts over 220mph. South Carolina and Georgia’s governors ordered mandatory coastline evacuations beginning at noon on Labor Day and school and state office closings on Tuesday, as the historic hurricane took aim at the East Coast. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster also ordered immediate medical evacuations on Sunday -- including hospitals, nursing home, psychiatric facilities and assisted livi…
Hang On Tight: Downed Trees, Power Lines Coming As Winter’s Last Gasp Hits 50+ MPH Hang On Tight: Downed Trees, Power Lines Coming As Winter’s Last Gasp Hits 50+ MPH
Hang On Tight: Downed Trees, Power Lines Coming As Winter’s Last Gasp Hits 50+ MPH Rain and snowfall totals are always tough to forecast, but not wind. And according to North Jersey's premiere meteorologist, sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph will start kicking up Sunday afternoon and continue, nonstop, well into Monday. Gusts will hit more than 50 mph -- a last, powerful gasp from winter and the first genuine sign that spring is on its way, Joe Cioffi said. Unfortunately, that means downed trees and utility lines, along with the power outages and driving risks they bring. This follows a Saturday night rainstorm, offering “wind-blown hair, hat hair, and bad hair weath…
Bundle Up, North Jersey -- Or Better Yet, Stay In: Winds Up, Temps Way Down Bundle Up, North Jersey -- Or Better Yet, Stay In: Winds Up, Temps Way Down
Bundle Up, North Jersey -- Or Better Yet, Stay In: Winds Up, Temps Way Down Now that the snow squalls have passed, the temperatures will continue to drop. Bitter cold air will reach lows Thursday morning of 5 degrees to minus-5, said Joe Cioffi, the area's best-known meteorologist. Wind chills will make it feel like -10 to -20, he said. HOW cold?COURTESY: esri  COURTESY: National Weather Service We just have to make it to the weekend, Cioffi said: Super Bowl Sunday temperatures will push into the high 40s and climb even higher, to low 50s, the next day, he said. "We can say that barring any surprises, the first week to 10 days of February doesn’t look threat…
Flash Flood Watch: Cold Front To Close Out Heavy Rains In North Jersey Flash Flood Watch: Cold Front To Close Out Heavy Rains In North Jersey
Flash Flood Watch: Cold Front To Close Out Heavy Rains In North Jersey A Flash Flood Watch was issued across North Jersey for Thursday. A low-pressure storm approaching the Tri-State area Wednesday will bring rain and potentially heavy downpours with mild temps. Up to 2.5 inches of rain can be expected across Bergen and Passaic counties with temperatures in the high 50s Thursday, the National Weather Service said.  Meteorologist Joe Cioffi warned of a possible cold front to follow with the chance of a thunderstorm. An Arctic blast of air could close out the week causing untreated, wet areas and puddles to freeze Thursday night into Friday morning, as te…
One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade
One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade We could be in for the coldest Thanksgiving in 16 years and the second-coldest since Turkey Day temperatures hit the teens 88 years ago, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. Not only that -- it'll be windy, making it feel even colder and possibly grounding some of the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attractions, according to AccuWeather.com. In North Jersey, "low temperatures Thursday morning will be in the teens to near 20 on Thanksgiving Day,” Cioffi said. Even the highs will likely be below freezing, he added. Fortunately, snow or rain don’t seem an issue for the holiday or B…
Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey
Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey A combination of sleet and freezing rain could cause serious trouble when a hit-and-run Nor'easter clips North Jersey on Thursday, the area's local weather expert says. Rush-hour driving will get treacherous in some areas late Thursday afternoon into the evening, said meteorologist Joe Cioffi. So motorists need to stay alert and build in extra time getting to their destinations, he said. “This is especially true since the last time anyone drove in winter precipitation was back in March,” Cioffi said. “So everyone will likely be a bit rusty.” Be sure to have your ice scraper handy – and dr…
'Thundersnow Blizzard' Imperils North Jersey Driving, Deep Freeze Next 'Thundersnow Blizzard' Imperils North Jersey Driving, Deep Freeze Next
'Thundersnow Blizzard' Imperils North Jersey Driving, Deep Freeze Next Although Thursday morning's "thundersnow blizzard" was heaviest in south and central Jersey -- particularly along the coast -- high winds made for potentially perilous driving. The George Washington Bridge had a 35 mile-an-hour speed restriction, and the south walkway was closed, as winds gusted to more than 50 miles an hour -- reducing visibility to near zero.  The Lincoln Tunnel's bus lane was closed, as well. It was 45 mph for the New Jersey Turnpike between Exit 7A and the GWB. The Garden State Parkway was also 45 mph all the way down from the northern tip to the PNC Bank …