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A nor’easter is expected to lash the I-95 corridor with heavy rain and gusty winds beginning Thursday, while dumping the season’s first significant snow across higher elevations of upstate New York and northern New England into the weekend. A strong ridge of high pressure building over the western US will help colder Canadian air push south into the Northeast while warmer air remains across the West. The contrasting air masses will help provide the atmospheric lift and upper-level energy needed to support a strengthening area of low pressure, setting the stage for the late-week storm. Rather than a typical El Niño-driven weather pattern, this setup is being influenced by the polar jet stream. A pronounced dip in the jet stream will allow colder air to plunge southward, helping an area of low pressure develop somewhere between the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley before moving toward the East Coast. Thursday: System advances toward the Northeast By Thursday, the area of low pressure began moving toward the Northeast. Showers grazed parts of the I-95 corridor, while Vermont, New Hampshire and portions of upstate New York began to see snow. By Thursday night, the area of low pressure is expected to approach the
Expect rain, chills and even possible snowflakes around New York City and the region over the next several days. The weather's going from almost-spring-like to not-so-much. Welcome to November. [ more › ]
New York City is starting Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 49 degrees, but the calm setup will not last all week. Sunshine should push the city to about 61 degrees this afternoon, while west winds gust as high as 25 mph before a rainy, colder turn arrives late Thursday.
Torrential rain and strong winds are pummeling the tri-state area, threatening flash floods, tornadoes, and hail. Vehicles were said to be trapped in high waters in parts of NJ by early afternoon; in Queens, a tornado warning was in effect until 2 p.m. Watches were issued elsewhere. The heaviest storms...
Tornado warnings in Queens and Wilmington, Delaware, prompted ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia as the storm brought snow to upstate New York.
A nor'easter is heading for the New York City area this Thursday, according to reports.
A developing coastal storm could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and some snow to parts of the Northeast later this week, according to the National Weather Service. Pennsylvania and New York are among the areas being watched as colder air moves in. The agency has not forecast a major regional snowstorm.
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By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to submit a request for federal assistance to repair coastal storm risk management projects damaged by the nor'easter that
Fatal crashes spiked on weekends across New York State from 2020 to 2024. Saturday saw the most with 908 deadly incidents, while summer months like August recorded 564 fatal crashes, according to a new five-year study.
Grab an umbrella as you head to the polls this Election Day. Rain is in the forecast Tuesday for parts of New York, though conditions will vary across the state. The forecast ranges from sunny skies to cloudy conditions with a chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service . Parts of western and central New York have a greater chance of morning rain, while sunny skies are expected in the eastern part of the state, including the Hudson Valley and New York City. Here's the latest forecast for Election Day, as of Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Weather Service. Election Day forecast for New York cities Here's the forecast for 10 New York cities on Tuesday, Nov. 3 , according to the National Weather Service. Albany: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Binghamton: A slight chance of morning showers, followed by a partly sunny afternoon. High near 70. Buffalo: A slight chance of morning showers, with mostly cloudy skies around midday before conditions gradually become sunny. High near 70. New York City: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Poughkeepsie: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Rochester: A chance of morning showers, followed by a
Governor Kathy Hochul today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump to support the recovery efforts of communities impacted by a nor’easter that produced coastal flooding, heavy rainfall and strong winds across downstate regions on September 26 and 27, 2026. If granted by the federal government, this declaration would provide federal recovery funding for Nassau and Suffolk Counties as they continue to recover from the storm.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked the Trump administration to approve financial aid for Long Island municipalities slammed by last month’s nor’easter, which caused widespread flooding and disrupted travel and utility services in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Nicholas Grasso reports in NEWSDAY that Governor Hochul requested...
Buffalo, Albany and Binghamton have different snow prospects than New York City.
From Buffalo and Albany to NYC, learn how bitter cold and strong winds increase winter risks.
Enjoy the warmth today with cooler weather on Long Island tomorrow