Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Tomorrow and Friday for the Northeast...

An intensifying storm will track over the Great Lakes into Ontario over the next few days.  Rain will fall in New York City Thursday and Friday with over an inch of rain forecast.  It will be breezy and chilly this weekend but warming up early next week. 

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Northern New Jersey

The strongest earthquake since 1884 occurred near Lebanon, New Jersey at 10:23 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024. The earthquake was 4.8 magnitude in strength. It was felt in Philadelphia, New York City, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Long Island and New Jersey.  A relatively strong aftershock of 3.8 magnitude occurred near Califon, New Jersey at 5:59 p.m. on April 5, 2024.  Last night and today there were several weaker aftershocks. An aftershock of 2.5 magnitude was registered near Gladstone, New Jersey at 2:46 a.m. today, April 6, 2024. More activity is possible along the Ramapo fault in the coming months.   

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Fast Moving Storm Produces a Wide Range in Snowfall This Morning, Staten Island 10", Central Park 2"

Low pressure early this morning tracked off the Delaware Coast spreading snow across the New York City metro area from approximately 2 a.m. through 10 a.m. Only 2.0 inches fell in Central Park with 10.0 inches in Staten Island at Tottenville.  Other totals included 8.0 inches in Coney Island, 6.6 inches in Oceanside and 3.7 inches in Newark.  Other amounts in New Jersey included 13.0 inches in Frenchtown, 11.3 inches in New Brunswick, 9.0 inches in Metuchen, 8.5 inches in Hopewell and 8.2 inches in Hopelawn.  A band of very heavy snow developed across eastern PA to southern Brooklyn around 5 a.m.  This produced the unusual heavy snow.  The NWS in Mount Holly reported that snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour occurred in this band. Scattered snow showers and heavier snow squalls will occur today, sunny and seasonably cold tomorrow.  There is a chance for another storm next weekend.  

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Snow and Wind for New York City, Long Island and Coastal New England Tuesday...

A storm over the Southeast will track northeast and strengthen off the coast of New Jersey tonight and Tuesday.  The storm will produce rain, snow, sleet and wind gusts over 30 mph late tonight and during the day tomorrow.  The weather has been unseasonably mild the past week so the snow should melt on the roadways after first with slushy accumulations on the roads and sidewalks expected in the afternoon.  Temperatures should remain near or slightly above freezing during the day.  A hard freeze will occur at night as the skies clear.  It will be cold Wednesday and Thursday.  The city has switched all city schools to remote learning on Tuesday.  No other significant storms on the horizon but colder weather may return late this month and early March. 

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

First Significant Snowfall in 700 Days for New York City...Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain

The last significant snowfall in New York City was February 13, 2022 when 1.6 inches of snow fell.  The 700 day streak without significant snowfall was a record for the city.  The previous longest period was 400 days and ended on March 21, 1998.  Central Park reported that 1.4 inches of snow fell today.  The highest total received by the NWS so far is 3.0 inches in Mt. Sinai Long Island.  A record seasonal low snowfall occurred last year in the city with Central Park only receiving 2.3 inches, the lowest total since records began in 1869.  Radar continues to show a large area of snow, sleet and freezing rain (pink shading) over parts of New Jersey and the city. The precipitation will end by this evening over most areas and it will be cold into the weekend. More light snow is likely on Friday.  The polar vortex will be drifting back north and it appears that the weather will moderate after this weekend for a couple of weeks.

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.