Monday, November 5, 2012
There was nothing nice about the weather last week and there will be nothing nice about Wednesday's nor'easter either, but odds favor a wonderful weekend of Fall weather are on the horizon.
Many people are still picking up the pieces in the wake of Hurricane Sandy's path across our region last week. Millions lost power at one point, billions of dollars in damage likely, and numerous communities beat down and destroyed by the wrath of a late season hurricane that will never be forgotten by some area residents. Pouring some salt on the open wound that is still across the region is another coastal storm likely to impact us on Wednesday into Thursday. Computer modeling suggests the brunt of the nor'easter will be felt on Wednesday afternoon into Thursday before it pulls away. It will not be as strong as Sandy, but the potential for 50 mph wind gusts at the Shore and 30 mph wind gusts across the Philly suburbs is enough to add …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Here's a look at the forecast for this weekend
Friday, April 27, 2012
It hasn't been that nice out lately, and will continue on for the weekend
April has seen it all: whether it's 85 degrees or 30 degrees or maybe some rain or maybe some snow. Lately, there has been some settlement in the weather, but it is still kind of scattered in some sense. For the next couple of days, expect to see some sun, clouds, rain and possibly some snow mixed in for the more northern areas in our region. Today will most likely be the nicest out of them all with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures peaking in the mid-50s. It will also be fairly windy for the majority of the day with northwest winds at 12 to 18 mph. As for tonight, mostly clear skies will persist along with diminished winds. The calm winds and clear sky will make the low temperatures plumet into the mid-30s by midnight. If you're a …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
After a rollercoaster ride of weather events, there should be some average April-like weather in store for the week
Can anyone believe that parts of central/west Pennsylvania recieved over 18 inches of snow last Sunday into Monday? Well you should believe it because certain areas in the higher elevations woke up Monday morning to a winter wonderland in late-April. This area fortunately skipped out on this, but cold temperatures and gloomy weather did partake within the last couple of days. The good news is that the weather will slightly settle with about average temperatures and April-like weather conditions during the rest of the week. Today was partly sunny with a slight chance of a stray shower. The high temperatures reached the low 60s with a west wind of 5 to 8 mph. As for the evening, clouds will start to increase as a disturbance from the west …
Saturday, April 21, 2012
After some beautiful weather, Mother Nature will bring her wrath for the next several days with substantial rain and maybe snow
Say goodbye to the warm and sunny weather, because for the next three to five days rain and more rain will pound the region. Several models are starting to indicate what looks to be a powerful Nor'easter this weekend. A Nor'easter, in other words, is a strong storm system that rides up the East Coast, causing a flow of precipitation and winds to come from the northeast direction, hence the name. These storms are the hardest to predict because one slight change in direction can drastically effect which area will and will not recieve substantial amounts of precipitation. From this standpoint, rain is going to happen and it will not be light. Starting today, a cold front from the west will hit the area in the late afternoon. As the front gets…
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
This day only comes once every four years - and it will be a wet and messy one.
As an undergraduate attending Penn State University, an extra day of classes from the Leap Year of 2012 is a little bit disappointing. To make things worse I can now expect dark, gloomy and wet weather for the entire day into tomorrow. Depending on your location, some wintry precipitation may be possible in the early morning. The more north you are, for example in Lehigh Valley, some sleet and freezing rain could start around the morning commute. Rain will quickly take over and may be heavy at times during the afternoon. The high temperatures will be a bit cooler than the previous days in the lower 40s. The winds will stay relatively calm blowing from the east-southeast. Tonight will be cool and calm with some lingering showers. The …
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Unseasonably warm air will engulf the region this week, as high temperatures may hit records making it feel like mid-spring.
This week may be no suprise to some people, since this winter season has been the fourth warmest in recorded history. That rank may become even closer to number one as the meteorological winter comes to an end next week. The meteorological winter runs from December through February, and depending on how warm the high temperatures reach within the week, this winter may almost be the warmest ever in some cities. Today, expect mostly sunny skies and the start of mild temperatures resulting in a beautiful day. High temperatures will creep into the upper 50s with a south-southeast wind increasing in the afternoon at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, clouds will increase with the possibility for some isolated showers in spots. The night temperatures will…
Friday, February 17, 2012
Today and tomorrow will be pleasant with sunshine and a few clouds, but will a major winter storm plow the region on Sunday?
After saying this several times, I am going to say it again: This winter is really frustrating. For the last couple of days, several weather enthusiasts like myself have been baffled with the possibility of a snowstorm this Sunday. Every model after the next has been part of this unsettling war, in that predicting such a system is extremely difficult and risky. The problem is warning the public about such a system. On a lighter note, the storm is most likely going to move a little south making our region escape such a major impact on snow accumulations. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news for the snow lovers out there. Today will be nice with clouds breaking way to partly sunny skies in the afternoon. High temperatures are expected to …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Temperatures will remain mild for today and tomorrow, but winter will strike back for a chance to possibly bring us some wintry precipitation
As everyone awakes from a late night of partying post the Super Bowl, it is now time to get back on schedule. The weather this week will be on a rollercoaster as warm temperatures are fighting against a massive cold air mass from the north pushing its way southward. From the looks of things, it seems that cooler air will hang around for a while. To start things off, Monday morning's commute was chilly, calm, and clear with temperatures around 30 degrees. The afternoon will be pleasant with sunny skies and high temperatures in the upper 40s. Some areas could reach the lower 50s. As night falls, expect mostly clear skies and temperatures in the mid 30s. Tuesday will almost be the same as today, with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures …
Friday, February 3, 2012
Unseasonably warm temperatures raided the region earlier this week, but the weekend will bring cooler temperatures as well as sunny skies
I hope nobody got too comfortable this week, as a rare event took place on Tuesday and Wednesday when temperatures soared into the lower 60s. Many areas either tied or fell short by just a hair from record high temperatures. This winter has been known to play tricks on us: for example, the Nor'easter that shattered snowfall records which occured on October 27 to October 28. After that, "snow" was more like a "no" as the region recieved around an extra 3 to 5 inches since then. Being a snow-lover myself, I find this winter to be quickly depressing. As far as this weekend goes, a high-pressure system over the Ohio Valley region will bring mostly sunny to clear skies today, as high temperatures will rise to the mid 40s. Don't forget, it is …
