Entries by John Homenuk

Clipper could bring light snow accumulations Wednesday

In a winter which has generally been defined by light snow events and fluctuating temperatures, this coming Wednesday could provide a continuation of the theme. A clipper system dropping south and east from Canada is likely to bring the potential for light snow on Wednesday as it moves through the Mid Atlantic states and eventually […]

Light snow today, near zero temperatures Thursday

For the winter lovers out there, the only thing currently missing on the checklist is a solid snow pack. Light snow will fall during the remainder of the morning and afternoon on Tuesday, bringing light accumulations to the majority of the area. As a clipper system shifts eastward, the snow will eventually wrap up from […]

Bright fireball seen in New Jersey, New York Monday

Over 250 reports have made their way to the American Meteor Society in the past 14 hours after a bright fireball was seen streaking through the skies in New York and New Jersey Monday evening. At 6:35pm Eastern, to our best estimation, a fireball soared from east to west through the skies, visible up and […]

North and West of 287: Urban legend, or truly more snowy?

“The best snowfall accumulations should be relegated to areas North and West of 287 in New Jersey.” For anyone who has been around meteorology or public forecasting in the media over the last 10 or more years, this has been a common phrase. The media, news outlets, and other forecasters have used the saying as a way to discern […]