The snow belts downwind of the Great Lakes see heavy snow many times per winter. Open and relatively mild water will be just one of the keys that will make this late February event notable.
Powerful Weekend System: Wind, Snow, Severe Storms
MAJOR WEEKEND WIND The storm we are watching for the weekend is making headlines as it moves across the Desert Southwest. Las Vegas has had accumulating snow and places in Arizona like Flagstaff have seen well over a FOOT of the white stuff. This low pressure system will eject northeast and rapidly strengthen by the time it makes it into … Read More
40 Years Ago
While the weather on this January 26th, 2018 is quiet, a winter storm 40 years ago to this date was wreaking havoc across the Buckeye State. It came to be known as the Blizzard of 1978. We will go back into that time period and describe how the storm impacted Ohio. The day before (January 25th, 1978), there were two … Read More
Anniversary of 1994 Record Cold Outbreak
Do you remember when temperatures dropped so cold that the house cracked and lights shattered? It’s the 24th anniversary of a very impressive weather event- the 1994 record cold outbreak. Temperatures plummeted to -53 degrees in Amasa, MI. It was Chicago’s coldest week on record. Dozens of people passed away due to hypothermia. The image above shows the widespread nature … Read More
Big Winter Storm Coming This Weekend?
Could a big snowstorm be heading to the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes? Will Ohio and Michigan see several inches of widespread snow or are these just social media “rumors”? The computer forecast models have gradually came into pretty good agreement now four days out on a potent winter storm that will form somewhere between the Oklahoma Panhandle to the … Read More
East Coast Storm Will Drop Several Inches Of Snow With Strong Winds
For every large storm that affects a large population there is always a national media interest. The latest Nor’Easter is strengthening up the East Coast after producing significant ice and snow in portions of the far Southeast. The storm will remain far enough offshore to prevent widespread blizzard conditions and feet of snow across the Northeast, but New England should … Read More
Ready Or Not Here Comes Cold Weather After A Strong Storm
After a chilly November for much of the eastern half of the country it has been very mild recently. The early December warmth won’t be lasting long as frigid Canadian air eyes the Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast. Get out the winter coats and make sure the shovels, ice scrapers and snow blowers are ready to go. Mother Nature … Read More
Deja Vu: Snowstorm Hits New England on Twentieth Anniversary of April Fool’s Blizzard
Much of New England is under a Winter Storm Warning as a late season snowstorm impacts the region. Forecasts are calling for much of Central New England to receive at least a foot of snow. The heaviest amounts are expected mainly in New Hampshire, especially between Concord and Plymouth. As with many late season storms, this one is also producing heavy wind and rain as well … Read More
Heavy Snow, Wind Continues in the Northeast US
The biggest storm of the year to affect the eastern United States continues to cause issues along the east coast. Heavy snow and very strong winds are making travel extremely hazardous and halting air travel at New York’s three major airports. Some of the larger reliever airports like Trenton, New Haven, and Morristown airports are currently closed because of the … Read More
Blizzard To Wallop Portions Of Plains, Great Lakes
Spring is the time of year where strong low pressure systems can form and produce warm weather and severe storms on their southern end with cold and heavy snow to the north. This type of a setup is likely the end of the work week. Temperatures are well into the 50s and 60s right now across most of the path … Read More
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