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Last snow storm of the season for the Northeast?

March 19, 2015March 19, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged amount of snow, black ice, current weather conditions, forecasts, low temperatures, New England, Northeast, snow, snow eventLeave a comment

Weather 360 would like to apologize for not posting a post to unveil the new section of Weather 360, that post will be posted later today.

Today is March 19th 2015, normally, Weather 360 wouldn’t have to talk about this, but this winter isn’t very normal. With this in mind, it is not hard to guess what this may mean. What it does mean is that tomorrow the majority of southern New England and most of the Mid Atlantic will be impacted by a snow event possibly dumping up to six inches in some localized areas.

The timing of the storm

In areas further to the west the precipitation will likely start while morning rush hour is winding up, and will end around midnight Saturday morning.

For locations further to the east the precipitation (mainly snow) will start before the evening rush hour begins and will start to taper off a couple of hours after midnight.

Any accumulations?

As previously mentioned, snow accumulations may be a couple of inches with some locally higher amounts where the heaviest snow falls and where it is cold enough to stay all snow (mainly all locations further north than Trenton and mostly to the east.) So be prepared for snow accumulation, heed all watches, warnings, and advisories set out by the National Weather Service, and most of all, stay safe!

Snow is on it’s way! To the Northeast…

March 18, 2015March 18, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged amount of snow, black ice, current weather conditions, forecasts, low temperatures, Mid Atlantic, New England, Northeast, snow, snow eventLeave a comment

It can be interesting when the slightest change in temperatures and track of a storm system can completely alter the forecast for a given area. That is what parts of New England are experiencing today. The NAM computer model along with others are now showing two smaller and weaker storm systems combining in the Ohio Valley to bring a mixed precipitation there, but as it heads northeast, it will meet some cold air which could bring up to several inches of snow (not ice, rain, or sleet, such as most late-winter systems) to parts of southern New England. In and around NYC to the north, the snow should start around noon and end just after midnight, but in NYC itself, the snow will mix in with rain and sleet to possibly create icy and hazardous conditions on the road ways. For those in winter weary Boston, there isn’t as high of a chance of the storm impacting that area, so it seems to be as if Boston is mainly in the clear of experiencing another major winter storm for a while. Weather 360 will provide more updates on the track and intensity of this storm as it approaches the Northeast.

Stay safe!

Major snowstorm buries Maine, rapid snow melt continues around NYC.

March 15, 2015March 15, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged amount of snow, black ice, current weather conditions, forecasts, high temperaturesLeave a comment

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.

Localized flooding in New England, more reports of mass destruction in Vanuatu

March 14, 2015March 14, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged category 5 hurricane, current weather conditions, hurricane season, Hurricane Season 2015, mass devastation, Northeast, VanuatuLeave a comment

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

March 14, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged category 5 hurricane, current weather conditions, forecasts, hurricane season, Northeast, VanuatuLeave a comment

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

March 13, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged category 5 hurricane, current weather conditions, hurricane season, Hurricane Season 2015, Southern Hemisphere, Southern Pacific, VanuatuLeave a comment

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.

Don’t put away the mittens yet…

March 11, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged current weather conditions, forecasts, low temperatures, New England, Northeast, snow, snow event, Weather, winter storm, wintry weatherLeave a comment

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!

It’s warm now… but what about later?

March 11, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged current weather conditions, forecasts, New England, Northeast, temperatures rise, Weather, winter storm, wintry weatherLeave a comment

The latest GFS computer model has shown that it is warm now, but soon the temperatures may fall again to allow yet another possibility of a snow event assuming this longer range prediction is accurate. The 288 hour forecast for the 6Z run is suggesting more cold air will arrive towards the end of the month just in time for a low pressure to possibly come along and bring more snow to the Northeast. Since this is a very long range forecast and is likely to change in some way or another before the end of this month. So, although it is warmer now, it may be a good idea to keep a shovel and salt at hand. For the time being though, enjoy the warmer temperatures!

Rain, Snow, or both?

March 10, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged current weather conditions, high temperatures, National Weather Service, New England, Northeast, snow event, winter storm, wintry weatherLeave a comment

That is the question one may ask if they are currently in the Northeast US. If you have not seen already, there is the chance for a wintry event to occur in the Northeast Friday Night into Saturday. The Weather Channel is calling for mostly rain, while the National Weather Service is calling for snow transitioning to a wintry mix. See the difference? That forecast was for in and around New York City. Weather 360 has to agree with the National Weather Service this time, but we will keep you posted on where this storm will go next.

Weather 360 news

March 9, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged Atlantic Hurricane Season, current weather conditions, forecasts, hurricane season, Hurricane Season 2015, New England, Northeast, WeatherLeave a comment

Weather 360 would just like to update everyone on Weather 360’s changes on this 7 PM EST post by starting out with a slightly altered and official schedule for Weather 360’s updating times: Weekdays, 7AM, a pre afternoon rush hour post, and a 7 PM post.

Now that everyone is caught up on that Weather 360 would also like to point out that Weather 360 will still be providing links for current and future weather conditions around the world for now, but will now only post for the Northeast in the off-hurricane season although we will still be providing forecasts for the whole Atlantic Basin once hurricane season begins this June.

Remember to keep a look out for our knew ‘Hurricane Package’ which is ahead of schedule and is expected to be released sooner than expected pending the time when more information becomes available for dissection.