March 19, 2013 With this last blast (hopefully) of winter weather, roads are snow covered and very slippery. But, we all do have to get places today, and if you're traveling out of town, we have the latest conditions on the New York State Thruway.
February 27, 2013 What's the coldest inhabited place in the world? No, not your boss' office when you're called in on the carpet. Well, you might think it's been cold here in central New York lately, but we're not even close.
February 9, 2013 After digging out from Winter Storm Nemo, things are getting back to normal throughout central New York and much of the state. If you're planning on traveling today, here are the latest conditions on the New York State Thruway.
February 2, 2013 Today is February 2nd, Groundhog Day, and we get the most accurate weather prediction for the rest of the season from the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Earlier this morning, Phil made his way out of his little home in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania and now the results.
February 1, 2013 We made it through January, and that in itself means central New York's winter has only about six weeks left, groundhog or not. So, what is the weather prediction for February?
January 28, 2013 As you know, we've already had a bit of snow this morning, and this afternoon could bring sleet and freezing rain as part of Winter Storm Luna.
January 23, 2013 It was c-c-cold overnight--zero when I got up, probably colder elsewhere-- but it was just a sneak preview of the week ahead. The National Weather Service (NOAA) is predicting the coldest stretch of the winter season thus far through the weekend. That said, it could be--and has been--a lot worse. Just how cold can it get this time of year?
January 16, 2013 We are now deep into upstate New York snowmobiling season and after last year's sparse snowfall this winter has provided enthusiasts with plenty of opportunities to get out on the trails. Along with the pure fun and excitement of snowmobiling this week, International Snowmobiling Safety Week, we are reminded of ways to keep the sport safe. Here are some great tips.
January 14, 2013 Hard to believe but when I checked temperatures this morning it was 42 in the Utica-Rome area and--are you ready--36 in Los Angeles, the coldest morning there in 22 years. The cold snap has been sending Californians like my niece and her husband (pictured here near their home in Hermosa Beach) to the stores seeking sweaters and coats. Just how cold has it been?
January 14, 2013 If you slept in yesterday, woke up around noon and walked outside you might have thought you'd done a "Rip Van Winkle and slept until April. The unseasonably mild "January thaw" weather had people out washing their cars, walking and biking on local trails and cleaning up some winter yard debris. The question is, will it last?
December 26, 2012 Winter weather was late in coming this years but it looks like Old Man Winter is going to make up for lost time starting today. the National Weather Service has posted a winter storm warning beginning at 2 this afternoon and continuing until 1 Thursday afternoon. Here's the lowdown.
December 21, 2012 Winter is officially here. The Winter Soltice took place today at 6:21 a.m.. According to "The Old Farmer's Almanac", this is the earliest that winter has arrived since 1896. It's also the shortest day of the year with only nine hours and four minutes of daylight. Last winter wasn't much of a winter, and we'll see what the 2012-13 winter season will bring.
