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…
New Potent Storm System Will Bring Rain Throughout Area, Snow To Parts Of Region New Potent Storm System Will Bring Rain Throughout Area, Snow To Parts Of Region
New Potent Storm System Will Bring Rain Throughout Area, Snow To Parts Of Region A week that began with a big storm accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds that caused power outages will end with another potent system that will push through the region. Unlike the storm that hit the area on Monday, Nov. 30, this one has the potential to bring a mix of snow and rain north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut and accumulating snowfall in areas farther north and inland. (See image above.) "The exact storm track remains uncertain which will be an important factor when determining precipitation type and amounts," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather…
Strong Winds Will Blow Through With Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages Strong Winds Will Blow Through With Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages
Strong Winds Will Blow Through With Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages A new round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the area, but strong winds will be the story. A wind advisory starts at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, and stays in effect until 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 for most of the region. (Areas in brown in the map above.) In some parts of New England, a High Wind Warning has been issued. During that time, there will be gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Some isolated severe thunderstorms may produce stronger gusts at 58 mph or greater ahead of a cold front. "Secure any loose items with the gusty winds," the National Weather Service said. …
Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: Here's Five-Day Forecast Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: Here's Five-Day Forecast
Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: Here's Five-Day Forecast The first day of fall began with frost advisories for parts of the region amid a stretch of days more typical of late October than late September. So with the official arrival of the Autumn Equinox at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, you might expect that trend to continue. You might think that, but you'd be wrong. A warmup is in store for the area that will continue through week's end. Meanwhile, high pressure centered across northern New England and extending south into the mid-Atlantic states is resulting in a dry air mass in place.  Tuesday will be sunny with the high temp…
Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane
Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane Hurricane Teddy is projected to become a major hurricane and could directly hit Bermuda as it moves northwest, generating large swells expected to reach parts of the East Coast of the United States. It's now a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 miles per hour located about 625 miles east-northeast of the Lesser Antillies on Thursday morning, Sept. 17, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. Earlier report - Teddy Upgraded To Hurricane Status, Newly Released Path Takes Storm Toward Northeast Additional strengthening is forecast to occur du…
Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs
Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs Want an early read on the weather outlook for the winter of 2020-21? There already are two forecasts by a pair of publications with long histories, and they're not exactly in agreement. "If you love the cold of winter, you’re going to love our forecast if you live in the northern half of the country," the Farmers' Almanac said. The Farmers’ Almanac says a major blizzard the second week of February will be among several big storms in our area. “This storm may bring up to 1-2 feet of snow to cities from Washington, D.C. to Boston,” the Farmers' Almanac writes. You can read the Farmers…
Tracking Hurricane Isaias: Region Remains In Latest Projected Path Tracking Hurricane Isaias: Region Remains In Latest Projected Path
Tracking Hurricane Isaias: Region Remains In Latest Projected Path This region, and much of the Northeast, remains within the projected path of the second named hurricane of the season. The latest forecast track for Category 1 storm Isaias, including its "cone of uncertainty," was released Saturday morning, Aug. 1 by the National Hurricane Center. (See first image above.)  Isaias (pronounced "ees-ah-EE-ahs") became a hurricane ahead of schedule early Friday morning, July 31, is now closing in on Florida's east coast. It's then expected to head up the East Coast and into the Northeast. It's packing maximum sustained near 85 miles p…
Storm Scenarios: Will Potential Nor'easter Move Up Coast Or Veer Out To Sea? Storm Scenarios: Will Potential Nor'easter Move Up Coast Or Veer Out To Sea?
Storm Scenarios: Will Potential Nor'easter Move Up Coast Or Veer Out To Sea? Click here for an updated story: Storm Track: Here's Latest Projected Path, Timing For Weekend System As the weekend nears, three possible paths have emerged for a potential Nor'easter leading into Groundhog Day. The time frame in this region is Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1 and overnight into Sunday, Feb. 2, which happens to be Groundhog Day.  The storm is expected to gather in the southeastern United States on Friday, Jan. 31 before heading northeastward for the weekend. If it merges with a separate storm moving east from central Canada, it is expected to move inland…
Storm Watch: Here's Latest On Quick-Moving System That Will Sweep Through Area Storm Watch: Here's Latest On Quick-Moving System That Will Sweep Through Area
Storm Watch: Here's Latest On Quick-Moving System That Will Sweep Through Area The storm system that will sweep through the area will lead to a big drop in temperatures through the end of the week, but it now appears unlikely there will be accumulating snowfall in the area. However, some areas farthest north in New England could see up to a foot of snow from the storm. Parts of upstate New York could get up to half a foot. (See image above.) Here's the latest forecast: Wednesday, Nov. 6: Sunny with a high temperature in the low 50s. Thursday, Nov. 7: After a partly sunny start to the day, clouds by noontime. The high temperature will be in the low 50s, but drop to a…
Stop & Shop Employee Strike Ends After Agreement Reached Stop & Shop Employee Strike Ends After Agreement Reached
Stop & Shop Employee Strike Ends After Agreement Reached Stop & Shop workers are back on the job across New England, including in Connecticut, after an agreement was reached following an 11-day strike by 31,000 union workers in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The three-year deal includes increased pay for all associates, continued excellent health coverage for eligible associates and ongoing defined benefit pension benefits for those who are eligible, Stop & Shop said. Employees returned to work at stores on Monday, April 22 after the deal was announced late Sunday evening, April 21. “Our associates’ top priority will b…
New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area The first day of December will look and feel like just that on Saturday with wet roadways from rain and light snow Friday and temperatures just below freezing through the early morning resulting in areas of black ice. Motorists are urged to use extra caution with any icy spots on the road surfaces, especially untreated surfaces, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued just before 8 a.m. Saturday. Following a sunny start on Saturday, clouds will roll in later in the morning on a day in which the high temperature will reach around …
Eye On The Storm: Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Here, Half-Foot Of Snow In Upstate NY Eye On The Storm: Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Here, Half-Foot Of Snow In Upstate NY
Eye On The Storm: Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Here, Half-Foot Of Snow In Upstate NY A large storm will that sweep through the area overnight Monday into Tuesday will bring up to 2 inches of rainfall to this area and as much as a half-foot of snow in parts of upstate New York and New England. Precipitation will be rain for most of the region, but some area farthest north could see a mix of snow and rain. Parts of northernmost New York, near the borders of Quebec and Vermont, are expected to get between 3 and 6 inches of snow. (See image above.) Rain will arrive sometime around midnight Tuesday after a pleasant day Monday in which the high temperature will be aroun…