Winter Storm Watch Thursday Into Friday

16. February 2021 · Comments Off on Winter Storm Watch Thursday Into Friday · Categories: snow, weather discussion · Tags: ,

The National Weather Service Mt Holly Office has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our next winter storm from late Wednesday into Friday afternoon.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON

* WHAT – Heavy mixed precipitation possible Total snow and sleet accumulations of 5 to 8 inches

* WHERE – Portions of northern and northwest New Jersey and east central, northeast and southeast Pennsylvania

Based on what I’m seeing at the moments I’m going with 4-8″ snow forecast. This could mix with or change to sleet at times, especially southern locations

Winter Storm Watch Posted for Wednesday into Thursday morning

13. December 2020 · Comments Off on Winter Storm Watch Posted for Wednesday into Thursday morning · Categories: snow, winter · Tags: , ,

It’s not too often that you see the NWS issue a watch nearly 3 days in advance. Then again the storm that looks to impact our area Wednesday into Thursday morning is no ordinary storm.

First off it’s a busy holiday shopping time of year. And it will be the first major snow storm of not only the season, but in a long time. You remember last winter’s lack of snow, right?

Here’s the watch details:

715 PM EST Sun Dec 13 2020

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12
inches or more possible.

* WHERE…Portions of the Poconos, Lehigh Valley, and northwest
New Jersey.

* WHEN…From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heavy snow could have the potential to
cause power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Active Weather Day Thursday

09. April 2020 · Comments Off on Active Weather Day Thursday · Categories: spring · Tags: , ,
Severe weather threat for Thursday from SPC

Today is our transition day from nice Spring weather to windy and much cooler conditions. The Storms Prediction Center has placed our entire area in a slight risk for severe weather today. The greatest threat is from strong winds and heavy rain. While there could be some rumbles of thunder, that will not be as bad as the other morning. Look for a line of wind and rain to arrive around midday.

Wind advisory from Noon to 5 pm

A wind advisory is up for our entire area from noon Thursday until 5 pm.

Future wind gusts to 40 – 50 mph

Wind gusts today could be in the area of 40-50 mph! Make sure you secure small object, garbage cans, etc. There’s even the possibility of scattered power outages.

All of this will lead to much cooler weather tonight into Saturday with gusty winds continuing. Saturday will feature partly sunny skies with the winds letting up. Sunday will feature increasing clouds and warmer temperatures in the low to mid 60’s. The rain should hold off until Sunday night into Monday when we will receive another good soaking.

Third Day In A Row With Severe Weather Potential

30. May 2019 · Comments Off on Third Day In A Row With Severe Weather Potential · Categories: Flash Floods, thunderstorms · Tags: , , ,
SPC Severe weather potential for Thursday

In what’s the third day in a row, there is a potential for some severe convective weather in our area. What should be noted is that the risk for today is only slight where the last two days it was enhanced. So what does this mean? I don’t expect to see as many (or perhaps any) tornado warnings and just thunderstorms. Any strong thunderstorm can contain vivid lightning, downpours, gusty winds and hail.

The slight risk area is also further to the south and west as compared to yesterday. This may result in more of the storms in that area.

Flash Flood Watch this afternoon and evening

Since this is now the third day in a row some portions or western New Jersey have received heavy rain, a Flash Flood watch is in effect from 2 – 10 pm. These will be from the downpours associated with thunderstorms.

As always keep an eye to the sky. I will try and keep the facebook/twitter page updated as time permits.

Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather Thursday

22. May 2019 · Comments Off on Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather Thursday · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: ,
SPC severe weather outlook for Thursday

The Storm Prediction Center has issued an enhanced risk for severe weather on Thursday. It’s not too often that our area get into the enhanced risk category. As a result everyone should keep an eye to the sky tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Today’s weather, Wednesday will be another beauty with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and lower humidity. Later in the day and tonight we should see some clouds increase as the warm front approaches our area

To fuel the storms heat and humidity will be on the increase tomorrow. There could be some early morning showers and perhaps even a rumble of thunder as the warm front passes through our area. This will NOT be the severe weather we are talking about. The best chances of severe weather are later tomorrow afternoon and evening.

I will have limited availability tomorrow to post as I will be working at the Freddy Awards.

Sneaky Light Snow Thursday

12. December 2018 · Comments Off on Sneaky Light Snow Thursday · Categories: snow, winter · Tags: ,
S snow forecast for Thursday
NWS snow forecast for Thursday

A weak low pressure system will be moving through our area late tonight into Thursday. Sometimes these systems, although weak, are sneaky and can deposit more precipitation than originally thought.

The NWS is forecasting less than 1″ for our area. This is a good forecast. There may be some areas that see a little more than this in areas where the steady snow sets up (if there is any steady snow bands). This should primarily be snow showers

After this system moves by some milder temperatures will be visiting our area. Nothing crazy warm but closer to normal if not slightly above.

Of course with the warmer temperatures comes rain. Our streak of rain free days will come to a close later Friday into Saturday. Right now we expect 1/2″ – 1″ of rain on Saturday. Rain showers may persist into Sunday but Sunday should be the better day of the weekend at this point. Next week looks to have high temperature days in the low 40’s.

Rain Arrives Friday

11. January 2018 · Comments Off on Rain Arrives Friday · Categories: weather discussion, winter · Tags: ,

5 Day Forecast

5 Day Forecast

Western New Jersey will have another day with temperatures above normal with highs in the 40’s. Clouds will prevail be the rain should hold off until after midnight.

Friday will feature periods of rain that will last until early Saturday morning. We should receive 1-2″ of much needed rain. Then sharply colder air arrives on Saturday morning. There’s a slight chance some of the rain could end as a wintry mix. If this happens it will be in the morning. I’ll keep an eye on it and let you know if I see this happening.

Then back in the ice box for several days. Fear not it won’t be as long or severe as last time but it will make you remember that it’s still January

11 am Storm Update

04. January 2018 · Comments Off on 11 am Storm Update · Categories: snow · Tags: , , ,

Sorry this is a dated image from 11 am. I was about to post then the phone rang. It shows the bands of snow continuing. Another band approaching western New Jersey.

Eastern New Jersey and the Jersey shore and NYC are getting pounded. These spots should easily get 1 foot of snow…

Wednesday Midday Update for Thursday Snow

03. January 2018 · Comments Off on Wednesday Midday Update for Thursday Snow · Categories: snow, winter · Tags: , , ,

NWS Snow Forecast for Thursday

NWS Snow Forecast for Thursday

This is a brief Wednesday midday update on the Thursday snow. So far everything looks on track. As seen above the NWS has increased their snow forecast for 2-4″ of snow for western New Jersey from west to east. I think that’s a good forecast at this point.

The snow should start after midnight but before sunrise. The heaviest part should be from about 6 am until noon. Then just flurries and turning windy with some strong wind gusts in the afternoon!

Then bitter, bitter cold air and wind into Sunday morning with near or slightly below zero temperatures Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Winter Storm Watch for Thursday

07. February 2017 · Comments Off on Winter Storm Watch for Thursday · Categories: snow, winter · Tags: , 
...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday afternoon...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Winter
Storm Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday afternoon.

* Locations...eastern Pennsylvania and central and northern New
  Jersey. 

* Hazard types...heavy snow.

* Snow accumulations...potential for 6 or more inches.

* Timing...a wintry mix will overspread the area from the west
  Wednesday night. The event will likely begin as snow north of
  the I-78 corridor. Elsewhere, rain will change over to snow from
  northwest to southeast late Wednesday night into Thursday
  morning. Sleet may mix briefly during the transition from rain
  to snow. The snow could be heavy at times late Wednesday night
  and Thursday morning before tapering off from west to east
  during the afternoon Thursday.

* Impacts...the heavy snow and poor visibilities at times could
  make travel dangerous. Significant impacts to the Thursday
  morning rush are likely.

* Winds...north 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Temperatures...upper 30s and lower 40s at the onset, falling
  into the lower 30s by early Thursday morning.

* Visibilities...1/2 mile or less at times in heavy snow.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor 
the latest forecasts.

Snowfall and ice accumulation forecast maps in addition to
experimental probabilistic snowfall information for the latest
event are available online at www.Weather.Gov/phi/winter
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