Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First
Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First Separate rounds of precipitation will precede a potentially more significant storm on track for the region at the end of the week. Tuesday, Feb. 7 will be clear and brisk during the day before the arrival of a frontal system that will moderate temperatures. The system will move across the region late in the afternoon and in the evening, bringing mixed precipitation, with mainly showers and light snow and areas of sleet or freezing rain that could result in localized slippery travel farthest north and inland.  After the front passes, the high temperature on Wednesda…
Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will continue to impact the region throughout the day on Saturday, Feb. 4 before there's a big turnaround in temperatures. Wind-chill values of as low as 25 below zero have been reported early Saturday morning. "The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes," the National Weather Service said. After mid-morning, the temperature will gradually begin to climb, reaching a high of around 20 degrees in most spots on Saturday, but wind chill values will be in the teens and single digits. Winds will n…
Keep An Eye On The Sky: Rare Green Comet To Pass Near Earth This Week Keep An Eye On The Sky: Rare Green Comet To Pass Near Earth This Week
Keep An Eye On The Sky: Rare Green Comet To Pass Near Earth This Week A rare comet last seen more than 5,000 decades ago during the Stone Age is due to pass near earth this week. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), known as the "green comet," was discovered by astronomers in early March of 2022 inside the orbit of Jupiter. "Since then the new long-period comet has brightened substantially and is now sweeping across the northern constellation Corona Borealis in predawn skies," according to NASA. It will pass closest to Earth on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and Thursday, Feb. 2, says EarthSky.org. "Comets are notoriously unpredictable, but if this one continues its current tre…
Don't Write Off Winter Yet: Here's Long-Range Outlook As Groundhog Day Nears Don't Write Off Winter Yet: Here's Long-Range Outlook As Groundhog Day Nears
Don't Write Off Winter Yet: Here's Long-Range Outlook As Groundhog Day Nears Punxsutawney Phil may be getting warmed up -- literally -- to make his annual Groundhog Day prognostication from his perch in Pennsylvania.  However, no matter what he says, it will still feel like winter for most of the Northeast over the next six weeks, according to a brand-new long-range forecast. According to AccuWeather.com, most of the Northeast is in the "Winter Leaves, Then Returns Category" in the outlook for the next six weeks. (See the image above.) Nevertheless, as we approach Groundhog Day, on Thursday, Feb. 2, the first of Phil's options appears to be off the table.…
Chance For New Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Dip In Temps As Groundhog Day Nears Chance For New Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Dip In Temps As Groundhog Day Nears
Chance For New Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Dip In Temps As Groundhog Day Nears Punxsutawney Phil has one job. And through the years, he's done it pretty well. For the last three-quarters of a century, from his perch in Pennsylvania, the beloved groundhog has correctly predicted whether there will be an early spring 69 percent of the time, according to an Axios analysis of NOAA data. But this year, the beloved critter's job might be a bit more complicated. After all, according to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. If he does not, then spring will come early. But as we approach Groundhog Day, on Thursday, Feb. 2, the first of Phil's …
Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages
Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages Damaging wind gusts triggered by a multi-hazard winter storm bringing rain, sleet, and snow could cause power outages in much of the Northeast. Precipitation from the storm, which is moving from west to east on Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, is expected to wind down shortly after daybreak on Thursday, Jan. 26, but strong wind gusts are expected to continue throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service. Generally, gusts will be around 30 miles per hour, but areas near the coast could see 40 mph gusts on Thursday. Wind speeds will increase Wednesday night with gusts of 30 m…
New Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snowfall, Cause Slippery Travel Conditions: Here's Latest New Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snowfall, Cause Slippery Travel Conditions: Here's Latest
New Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snowfall, Cause Slippery Travel Conditions: Here's Latest A brand-new storm will bring widespread accumulating snowfall to the region and cause slippery travel conditions. It's due to arrive during the day Wednesday, Jan. 25. It could dump up to a foot of snow across some interior areas, with generally around 2 inches of accumulation around the I-95 corridor, unlike the first storm of this week, according to AccuWeather.com.  If it happens, it would be the first measurable snowfall of the 2022-23 season in New York City. The currently projected timing for the system has it moving from west to east starting around midday Wednesday, the N…
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region Just as a complex system that brought a mix of rain and sleet, and as much as a foot of snow or more in some spots moves east, the first projected snowfall totals have released for a second storm on track for the Northeast midweek. It's due to arrive Wednesday, Jan. 25, and could deliver more snow across interior areas, but also perhaps even closer to the I-95 corridor, unlike the first storm this week, according to AccuWeather.com. The currently projected timing for the system has it moving from west to east starting in the middle of the afternoon on Wednesday, according to the N…
Fast-Moving Storm Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow: Here's What's Coming Fast-Moving Storm Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow: Here's What's Coming
Fast-Moving Storm Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow: Here's What's Coming Click here for a new, updated story: Midweek Storm Will Be Second To Sweep Though Region This Week: Here's Latest On Both A fast-moving storm will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and as much as a foot of snow to parts of upstate New York and areas in New England. The system is on track for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22 into Monday morning, Jan. 23. Accumulating snowfall will be in interior portions of the Northeast. Most of the region will see rainfall from the storm (shown in green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com), with up to about 1 inch possible. Projections …
New Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect New Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect
New Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect A new storm will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and as much as a foot of snow to parts of upstate New York and areas in New England. The system is on track for Sunday, Jan. 22 into Monday morning, Jan. 23. Accumulating snowfall will be in interior portions of the Northeast. Projections shown in the first image above from AccuWeather.com are as follows: 1 to 3 inches (light blue),  3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue),  6 to 12 inches (blue),  12 to 18 inches (purple). Most of the region will see rainfall from the storm (shown in green in the second image above), with up to about 1 i…
Eye On The Storm: Complex System Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow Eye On The Storm: Complex System Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
Eye On The Storm: Complex System Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow A complex storm will bring a mix of rain and sleet in much of the region, with up to a foot of snow in some spots in northern New York and New England. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Jan. 19 before exiting during the morning on Friday, Jan. 20. Most of this region will see mainly rain. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.)  About an inch of rainfall is expected in most spots from the system. For projected snowfall totals, click on the second image: 6 to 12 inches of snowfall in the areas shown in royal blue,  3 to 6 inches in the areas shown in Colum…
Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect
Storm Could Bring Up To Foot Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's What To Expect A new storm taking aim at the Northeast could bring up to a foot of snow to some spots in northern New York and New England. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Jan. 19 before exiting during the morning on Friday, Jan. 20. For projected snowfall totals, see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 6 to 12 inches of snowfall in the areas shown in royal blue,  3 to 6 inches in the areas shown in Columbia blue,  1 to 3 inches in areas shown in sky blue. Most of this region will see mainly rain. (Click on the second image above.) About an inch of rainfall is expected in…