The major late winter snowstorm is starting to wind down in Maine that buried the region in over half a foot of snow. This is allowing warmer temperatures to move into the area and the rest of New England. With warmer temperatures (slightly above freezing), rain during the day can refreeze or freeze while falling creating patches of black ice and wintry mix. For anyone outside in these conditions please exercise extra caution to stay safe.
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Six days until spring, right?
Yes, it is now less than a week until spring officially begins, but it may not feel so much like spring in the Northeast, as temperatures will still likely be well below average. As spring draws nearer, temperatures will be on the rise, but not very significantly. The Jet Stream may stay a little further to the south, keeping warmer spring or even summer like temperatures down in the Southeastern US. As for Canada, temperatures that have been around for most of winter will be a bit better, but not very significantly. As temperatures warm during the day above freezing, and well below freezing for much of the Northeast US, black ice and some localized flooding is possible with all the melting and refreezing.
Stay safe!
Localized flooding in New England, more reports of mass destruction in Vanuatu
As rain and snow melt continues for much of the Mid-Atlantic and New England, with the threat of some localized flooding, new reports of mass devastation are coming in from Vanuatu. It is being described as a tragedy, houses completely demolished, trees completely uprooted, reports of several deaths, this is all from the category five monster Cyclone Pam with winds of over 160 MPH. The destruction that has been caused by this monster cyclone is going down in the record books, possibly as one of the strongest cyclones of all time in the Southern Hemisphere. The entire nation of Vanuatu has been impacted by this storm. Thousands are still without power and running water across the islands.
Wherever you are, stay safe.
Rain in the Northeast, mass devastation in Vanuatu
Last night into today for the Northeast US and parts of Southeastern Canada will be either rainy or icy. While there isn’t much to talk about in the Northeast, in the island nation of Vanuatu there is mass devastation after category five typhoon (hurricane) destroys or damages most structures with winds of over 160 MPH and a storm surge possibly over 20 feet (7 meters). UNICEF released a statement yesterday that it was preparing for the worst. Reports of widespread devastation and several deaths have been arriving overnight. To put on top of that there was just another 4.9 earthquake in Vanuatu, although not strong, it could damage already damaged structures.
Cyclone Pam beats down on Vanuatu
The Vanuatu archipelago is being impacted by a monster category five typhoon (hurricane) named Pam. Pam is dumping nearly two feet of water on the islands of the nation especially on the island which the capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila, is situated. Typhoon Pam is packing winds over 160 MPH and gusts possibly up to 210 MPH with a storm surge possibly over 20 feet (about 7 meters). This storm is for the record books, as mass devastation is expected in Vanuatu and some surrounding island nations.
Although most connection in Vanuatu is cut off currently due to the storm, stay safe to those in Vanuatu and for anyone in danger of a natural disaster anywhere.
Wet weather incoming for parts if the Northeast US
Tonight into tomorrow much of the Northeast will be receiving precipitation. Most places south of Massachusetts will likely receive rain while north of there will receive a wintry mix or some snow. So snow melt will continue south of Massachusetts and slow down to the north. Watch out for possible flooding tomorrow in and around the NYC Metro Area.
Possible localized icing is possible in and around the lower Hudson Valley.
Stay safe!
Could a Cyclone Pam occur in the Atlantic?
A monster category five equivalent cyclone is churning towards Vanuatu with winds of over 160 MPH. So the question is, could this happen in the US? The answer is most definitely yes. This is due to the fact that the same caliber hurricane has occurred before in the Atlantic Basin. How about Hurricane Katrina, it was a category five hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall as a category three in Louisiana just a few days later. Now, the other question is, could this happen again? The answer is once again yes. This is due to the fact that a category five hurricane can easily form if there is little wind shear and warm ocean temperatures. If a hurricane such as the one churning towards Vanuatu now was to impact the US, Weather 360 will immediately talk about what this could mean for the area to be impacted.
If theres some more cold coming? Does that mean more snow?
For anyone who dislikes winter, there will be some more cold coming into the northeast. The question is though, will there be more snow for the northeast? The answer is likely no large snow events, maybe a few small clippers bringing a wintry mix of sort with likely no significant accumulation (over 6 inches) for the rest of the season. So the cold temperatures will last for maybe a few days after this warm (er) spell then quickly returning back to warmer, more spring-like temperatures.
Enjoy the warmer temperatures!
CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANE TO IMPACT VANUATU
Although Weather 360 mainly covers the Northeast US, we thought it was important for people t note that a category 5 hurricane (typhoon in that region) will likely impact Vanuatu in the Southern Pacific with the chance of impacting northeastern New Zealand with a high surf and gusty winds as the main storm is likely to stay well offshore. This storm could be one for the record books in the Southern Hemisphere. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1st. Wherever you are, stay safe!
Don’t put away the mittens yet…
Thought winter was ending? The unfortunate truth for Spring lovers is that cold temperatures, as suggested by the American GFS computer model, that there may be a big cool down on its way for the Northeast before this month is over. The latest model run for the GFS model is suggesting a major dip in the jet stream to situate itself over the Northeast US that could bring wintry temperatures and conditions back for the Northeast as a “I’ll be back in December” gift to say goodbye for spring and summer (whatever those are.) Love winter? Want it to never end? Then you have likely been pleased by this post. Sick of the cold temperatures? Want spring? Just hang on, we promise that spring will be here… eventually.
Stay safe!
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