We waited longer than usual to post our official winter outlook this year, mostly due to how humbling last winter was. Finally though, here it is. This year, a moderate La Nina has developed across the equatorial Pacific. Historically, La Ninas have produced the least snowfall of any ENSO phase here in Pennsylvania, with the…
Last year, winter briefly showed up in November before taking the rest of the season off. Records were set all around the country, including here in Pennsylvania, for the least snowy season in recorded history. Philadelphia failed to reach an inch of snow, and Harrisburg saw about a half foot. Is that the new normal?…
After various locations in Pennsylvania tied or set record low temperatures just a few days ago, another round of potentially record-cold is expected after the turn of the month. This upcoming period of cold air however, looks to last much longer. Below average temperatures are anticipated for at least a week straight, starting October 1st.…
With temperatures cooling and crisp, chilly mornings becoming more common, our fall foliage season is soon to begin! This is something to be excited about, as Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than anywhere else in the world! Plus, it gives us something to do outside after such a rough year…
After heat indexes in the 90s to near 100° this week, below average temperatures will flow into the area for the weekend. Highs in the 60s and 70s are expected both Saturday and Sunday, with a chance of showers in southern and eastern PA Sunday. Unfortunately for those wanting to spend time outside, Sunday’s shower…
It is hard to believe that it’s already mid-October, and another winter is fast approaching! It is that time of the year when we release our annual preliminary winter outlook for the upcoming winter. For anyone that clicked on this article for the actual outlook, feel free to scroll to the bottom. However, why not…
Believe it or not, the year 2017 is 70% over. The leaves are beginning to change, and by this time next month many areas of Pennsylvania will be peaking regarding fall foliage. The past two years featured hot summers and warm falls. So much so, most of us have not seen snow in December since…
