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…
Chances Increase For Winter Storm With Possibly Significant Snowfall Chances Increase For Winter Storm With Possibly Significant Snowfall
Chances Increase For Winter Storm With Possibly Significant Snowfall The likelihood has increased for a potentially significant winter storm early next week. The current time frame for the system is Monday night, Jan. 25 into Tuesday morning, Jan. 26. The storm is expected to cover an approximately 1,500-mile-long zone from parts of the midwest to eastern New York state and southern New England, according to AccuWeather. (See image above.) Current models show the potential for up to a half-foot of snow, but the precise track of the storm is uncertain, and those projections could shift. It will feel very much like winter in the days leading u…
Here's Next Chance For Snow As More Winter-Like Weather Pattern Returns Here's Next Chance For Snow As More Winter-Like Weather Pattern Returns
Here's Next Chance For Snow As More Winter-Like Weather Pattern Returns While there has been an overwhelming amount of news these days, the month of January has been relatively uneventful when it comes to the weather.  But a storm system that brought mainly rain to most of the region kicked off the weekend with some areas north and inland seeing 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, with a few parts of New England getting between one foot to 18 inches of snow accumulation. (See image above for totals.) Now, meteorologists are saying a change in the weather pattern will lead to more winter-like conditions in the weeks to come. "Although major snowfall accum…
Polar Vortex Expected To Bring Major Shift In Weather Pattern, Several Chances For Snowfall Polar Vortex Expected To Bring Major Shift In Weather Pattern, Several Chances For Snowfall
Polar Vortex Expected To Bring Major Shift In Weather Pattern, Several Chances For Snowfall Following a stormy first few days of 2021, a stretch of dry, seasonable days is likely to continue for another week before a big change in the weather pattern with the expected arrival of the polar vortex. Located about 20 miles over the earth's surface, the polar vortex is a low-pressure system that leads to the swirling of Arctic air around the polar regions which unleashes cold air much farther south, including in North America. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Samuhel said that "Once the pattern gets rolling, a major surge in heating demand is expected, and winter storms and l…
Snowfall From Merging Storms Now Expected In Wider Part Of Region Snowfall From Merging Storms Now Expected In Wider Part Of Region
Snowfall From Merging Storms Now Expected In Wider Part Of Region A wider part of the region is now expected to see some snowfall from a winterlike storm moving in from the Midwest that will combine forces with the remnants of Hurricane Zeta. The time frame for the merging storms is Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29 into Friday, Oct. 30, with the snowfall expected at times during the day and evening on Friday as the temperature drops.  Accumulating snowfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible parts of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. (See first image above.) South of the I-84 corridor, precipitation will remain all rain as the tem…
Snow Way! Merging Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Area, White Stuff In Some Spots Snow Way! Merging Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Area, White Stuff In Some Spots
Snow Way! Merging Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Area, White Stuff In Some Spots A winterlike storm that is dumping snow and ice in the Rockies and parts of the Midwest will combine forces with the remnants of Tropical Storm Zeta to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region as well as snowfall in some spots in the Northeast. The time frame for the merging storms is Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29 into Friday, Oct. 30. "The setup for the Northeast will involve a fresh injection of cold air as high pressure will build eastward from the Great Lakes region spanning Thursday and Friday," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Mike Doll said. Areas farthest south will see th…
Drenching Storms Will Sweep Through After Summerlike Stretch Drenching Storms Will Sweep Through After Summerlike Stretch
Drenching Storms Will Sweep Through After Summerlike Stretch A summerlike stretch of warm, humid days will be followed by a round of drenching thunderstorms. After a foggy, cloudy start on Wednesday, May 27, skies will gradually clear with sunshine arriving in the afternoon.  The high temperature will range from around 70 degrees along the coast to the mid 70s to 80 degrees farther north and inland with high humidity. There will be more patchy fog after daybreak on Thursday, May 28, which will also be warm and humid with the high temperature in the low to mid 70s.  There will be drizzle at times in the morning and showers at times during …
Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming After Stretch Of Pleasant Days Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming After Stretch Of Pleasant Days
Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming After Stretch Of Pleasant Days There will be a big change in the weather pattern after a stretch of comfortable and pleasant days. A surge of warm air and humidity will arrive later this week, serving as a reminder that it's still summer -- albeit late summer. Autumn begins on Monday, Sept. 23. We'll see dry and settled conditions in the area to start the week, as far north, Hurricane Dorian finally heads out to sea, moving off the southeastern Canadian coastline. The change will come at midweek thanks to a storm system moving into the Northeast from the Midwest. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect and whe…
Here's How Long Latest Round Of Soaking Rain, Storms Will Last Here's How Long Latest Round Of Soaking Rain, Storms Will Last
Here's How Long Latest Round Of Soaking Rain, Storms Will Last A new round of drenching rain with isolated thunderstorms is sweeping through the area. The storm system moving north from the Midwest and the Southeast will be a quick-moving one. Rain, heavy at times, will fall mainly between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 followed by a chance of showers after 2 p.m. with areas of fog. The temperature will hold steady at around 60 degrees. There could be an isolated thunderstorm at any time, but the storms are not expected to be severe. The chance for showers will continue through late Thursday night. Between a quarter inch to a half inch o…
New Round Of Drenching Rain, Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Area New Round Of Drenching Rain, Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Area
New Round Of Drenching Rain, Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Area Get set for a new round of drenching rain and thunderstorms following one more pleasant and seasonable day. Wednesday, June 12 will be mostly sunny with low humidity and a high temperature near 75 degrees. Rain will arrive in the area late Wednesday night into Thursday, June 13 as a storm system moves north from the Midwest and the Southeast. Rain, heavy at times, will continue through around 1 p.m. Thursday, in which the high temperature will be in the mid 60s. Look for more showers after that with scattered thunderstorms starting at around 3 p.m. The evening commute will be slipper…
New Round Of Severe Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds, Lightning Will Sweep Through Area New Round Of Severe Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds, Lightning Will Sweep Through Area
New Round Of Severe Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds, Lightning Will Sweep Through Area For the third straight day, a round of severe thunderstorms will move through the area during the evening commute. The storms will include downpours, lightning and gusty winds. The unsettled weather pattern that spawned tornadoes throughout the Midwest has triggered the stretch of storms in this region. Thursday, May 30 will be similar to Wednesday, with mostly cloudy skies during the day and a high temperature in the low 70s. There will be a chance of showers after 3 p.m.  Just like on Wednesday, the storms will arrive around 5 p.m. Thursday as another low-pressure system and cold f…
Rain, Thunderstorms Start Stormy Stretch Of Days Rain, Thunderstorms Start Stormy Stretch Of Days
Rain, Thunderstorms Start Stormy Stretch Of Days Dangerous storms that have resulted in devastating tornadoes in the Midwest are heading east. The good news is the storms will not be as severe by the time they arrive in the tristate area, but we are in for a stretch of unsettled days with on and off precipitation. There will be periods of rain and a chance of thunderstorms after 4 p.m. until around midnight on Tuesday, May 28. Up to a half inch of rain is possible. There is a chance of morning showers on Wednesday, May 29, which will be partly sunny. The high temperature will be in the low to low to mid 70s. Thursday, May 30 will be mos…