Update on snow in the Northeast and earthquake/tsunami in Pacific

As several light to moderate bands of snow move through the Northeast, new observations from Papua New Guinea are starting to come in.  Overnight, there were two more earthquakes in the area, causing a tsunami statement to be released (both earthquakes were around 6.5.)

The earthquake created a small tsunami measures around one meter (3 feet) according to one report in Papua New Guinea, there was no other observations of a tsunami.  More after shocks are expected throughout the Southwestern Pacific.

The snow in the Northeast has brought around a fresh new inch across some areas, but otherwise, not much more in way of accumulations today in the Northeast because soon in inmost places the temperatures will warm to above freezing.

Stay safe!

7.7 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE CREATES TSUNAMI IN PAPAU NEW GUINEA AND PACIFIC OCEAN

BREAKING WEATHER NEWS-

A LARGE MAGNITUDE 7.7 EARTHQUAKE ON THE RICHTER SCALE HAS OCCURRED OFF THE COAST OF PAPAU NEW GUINEA IN THE SOUTH WESTERN PACIFIC.

There is the threat for up to a three meter high wave in Papua New Guinea with the significantly smaller threat of a much smaller wave impacting Guam and Hawaii (less than a meter)  PLEASE, if you happen to be somewhere in the Pacific Ocean Region, please refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center for emergency information.

Damage across low lying areas in Papua New Guinea can be expected, the amount of damage in the lower lying areas is currently unknown along with the death toll.

Weather 360 will update you on this tomorrow when more information becomes available.

The Latest: Spring snow could cause travel hazards tomorrow, but then…

Tomorrow some spring snow showers are expected to move through northern portions of the Northeast United States.  This could create some slippery roadways across areas affected by the snow and wintry mix.

The Latest:  Next several day temperature forecast

Over the next several days warmer and more mild temperatures will briefly invade the Mid Atlantic and New England, before cooler temperatures take over once more.  This may mean that any crops that were supposed to be planted in early April may have to have their planting dates delayed (anyways, most small gardens in New England still are covered with snow.)  Be prepared for some temperature fluctuations over the next several days, bringing with it the possibility of late night and morning snow or wintry mix.

The Latest:  When will all the snow melt!

As the snow line continues to recede across the Northeast and all of the United States, temperatures continue to rise steadily (well, at least for the most part…)

The question is though, how long until the Northeast for the most part is free of snow?

At the moment, most of the Mid Atlantic is snow free, but just north of New York City, according the National Snow Analyses, the snow depth is very close to zero, steadily rising as you look further north.  Again, back to the question, how long until it all melts?  In southern parts of New England, the snow should be mostly if not totally gone by the end of the week after next (not the snow in piles.)  In the rest of New England, most of the snow will likely be gone completely sometime later in April or in very early May.  Be aware of the potential for some black ice on roadways, and stay safe!

For the Mid Atlantic and southern parts of New England, was yesterday the last snow?

It seems as if for southern portions of the Northeast that yesterday’s snow was the last snow of the season.  This may be true, but there is still the possibility for some more wintry mix and rain events this spring for northern parts of the Northeast.  As spring and more mild temperatures slowly ooze their way back into the Northeast, the Arctic Jet Stream is ready to make it’s last moves on the northern Northeast.

When?
Over the next several days and couple of weeks would be the most likely time for a snow event to impact the northern Northeast.  With temperatures warming, the window for snow in the Northern United States is closing up.  Be prepared for warmer temperatures with the possibility of some cold infiltration over the next couple of weeks.

Above all, stay safe!

The Latest: Cold start to April, milder May?

For anyone in the Northeast, it is quite obvious that there is a colder than average March this year.  From the still melting snow to the newly fallen snow, winter’s wrath has obviously not ended yet.

The Latest: Temperature forecast for early spring

Currently, all over the Northeast, temperatures are well below average.

Way to state the obvious, but when will warm temperatures arrive?

As the information becomes more and more available, Weather 360 can more confidently state that later April and early May will be closer to the average and therefore mild side in way of temperatures.  Still don’t put away the winter gear, winters wrath is not over yet.

The Latest:  If you shouldn’t put the winter gear away yet, what does that mean for early April?

Early April is still expected to be cooler in way of temperatures, allowing for the possibility of some more snow to fall in the Northeast. We will keep you updated as more information comes out.

Stay safe!

The Latest: Hurricane Season 2015 Analysis

Over the past several decades, data has been collected about hurricane forecasts to see how they have changed over the years.  As most of you may have guessed, in the Atlantic Basin and around the world Hurricane Forecasting errors over the past decades have decreased significantly.

The Latest:  2015 Hurricane Season Analysis

Due to the sharp decrease in forecasting errors (for hurricanes) over the past several decades, it is now clearer to forecast hurricane seasons well in advance with more accuracy than ever.   First off, Hurricane Season 2015 is expected to at or near average.  This may change though if there is a stronger El Nino to occur, but at the moment, the El Nino is relatively weak.  The odds of a tropical disturbance impacting the Mid Atlantic or New England coastline may be slightly elevated, but is very different in terms of percentage wise than average.  We will keep you updated as more information comes out.

The Latest: Warm temperatures, then cold temperatures again?

As spring sets in, winter is preparing to make it’s possibly final move on the Northeast US.  The possibility of another dip in the Arctic Jet Stream is steadily increasing.  So as previously mentioned, don’t put away the winter gear yet.

SPRINGTIME! Wait a second, more snow?… WINTERTIME!

Is winter coming back?

Springtime for now, but what about in a week or two.

The current computer models (again, especially the GFS) are suggesting that another large large dip in the Jet Stream is imminent, bringing with it, cold, winter temperatures, along with the possibility of some snow.  As said many times before, DO NOT PUT AWAY THE WINTER GEAR!  Or else you may be sorry if it snows again in your area.

Stay safe!

People want spring, people don’t want mud, people don’t like rain, complaints etc.

Why do people want something so badly, then complain about it all day?

This is what spring is:  Mud, rain, mud, rain, warmer temperatures, rain.

Although it can be easy to understand why people may enjoy the warmer temperatures, why do people enjoy spring in general?  Is it because it leads into summer?  Is it because it leads out of winter?  Overall, after a harsh winter, the reality is, people want to move around outdoors.  That is what we have found on why people enjoy, but complain, about spring.

Across the Northeast today we advise to wear rain gear.

The Latest: Rain, warmer temperatures, is it really spring, or another cruel joke?

As bands of light to heavy rain along with some isolated thunderstorms begin to move into the Northeast, dense fog advisories along with the threat of some localized flooding are in place.

The Latest: Is spring really here to stay?

Well, technically, spring is here to stay until summer arrives, but, there is the potential for several more dips of the Jet Stream, bringing in some colder, Arctic air into portions of the Northeast (especially New England.)  This means that maybe now is not the time to put all the winter gear away.

The Latest:  Dense fog across the Northeast

Dense fog can create hazardous driving and travel conditions, especially during the evening and overnight hours.  Be careful while outdoors in dense fog.

Stay safe!