Syracuse & Central New York Weather

Weird Weather: A Massive, Rapid Snowmelt

On March 4, Marquette, Mich. had 47″ of snow on the ground. The first 5 days of March featured over 2 feet of snow. Sounds like a typical, frustrating March in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, right? Shortly thereafter came a thaw for the record books. By the morning of March 19, that entire snowcover was gone; [...]

Damaging Freeze, Frost Concerns

Normally a forecast low temperature map like the one below for Tuesday morning is nothing to be concerned about in late March. These temperatures are anywhere from near average to ten degrees below average in most cases for the Great Lakes and New England. This means low temperatures ranging from the teens in Northern New [...]

Gusty Winds to Accompany Northeast Cold Blast

The winds of change will arrive in the Northeast today, as a winter chill returns to the region in the wake of more than a week of unusually warm temperatures. While the cold air itself would be enough to make Northeasterners shiver, a gusty wind will accompany the tumble of the mercury through tonight adding [...]

Northeast, Great Lakes Frost puts Trees and Plants at Risk

Cold air will moving into the Great Lakes and Northeast will send temperatures plummeting down to freezing by Monday night, putting the early blooming flowers and budding trees that had been taking advantage of the above-average temperatures at risk. “The cold temperatures will reach the eastern Ohio Valley, almost all of the Great Lakes area [...]

Spring Maintenance Tips

Roof With binoculars and a keen eye, you can generally spot roof problems. Cracked or missing shingles should be replaced, and if you see any shingle-shift, it may mean you need to install new fasteners. Look also for buildup of pine needles and other debris in those valleys between roof peaks. Exterior Walls Whether you [...]

Freezer Burn Potential for Northeast

In the wake of a slow-moving storm slated to impact the Northeast this weekend, a brief push of chilly air can bring a frost and freeze to interior locations early next week. Normally, speaking of a frost or freezing temperatures would not be a concern in late March. However, due to the great expanse budding, [...]

What’s Causing All the Warm Weather?

First, the warm winter. Now, an unbelievably warm March. The question on everyone’s mind lately seems to be, “What’s going on?” Though the warm weather has given many the opportunity to get outdoors, tend to their gardens, and get a jump-start on their summer work-out regimens, others are concerned about what’s causing this strange pattern [...]

Achoo! Why Is The Pollen So Bad Right Now?

Many places around the United States are experiencing a record-breaking run of warm weather, but not everyone is embracing this year’s early spring. The no-jacket-required temperatures, along with a set of other complementary weather conditions, have sent trees into a flurry of pollen production, setting the stage for the scratchy throats, itchy eyes and achy [...]

Thursday’s Record High Potential

Thursday’s warmth will be centered from the Great Lakes and Northeast, with a few records possible into the Southeast as well. More than five dozen cities will be within reach of record high temperatures. Locations within a few degrees of their daily record are plotted on the interactive map below. A full look at Thursday’s [...]

Wednesday’s Record High Potential

Wednesday, the core of the warmth will focus from the Great Lakes and Northeast into portions of the Ohio and Tennessee valleys. Eighties are forecast again in Chicago. Seventies and a few 80s could reach all the way to northern New England. More than 70 major cities will be within reach of record high temperatures. [...]