The last 10 years has not been the greatest for winter enthusiasts in Upstate New York and the Mohawk Valley. Still, every once in a while we get hit with a significant storm that combined with wind and snow - creates havoc and hazardous conditions.
Mother's Day is usually a time for people to pick some flowers growing in the yard for mom, but is it possible that we could wind up getting snow and a winter storm on Mother's Day? The answer is an absolute yes.
Let's start by clarifying that the current Mother's Day forecast for Upstate New York - albeit still a week away - is rain showers and highs in the med to upper 50s. It doesn...
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During the last three weeks, we've talked more about snow and potential storms than we have all winter long it seems. Now, the National Weather Service is predicting a significant snow event for Monday evening, through Wednesday.
There are a few scenarios when forecasters look at the weather models for this weekend. One model shows the chance for sunshine this Saturday for Utica's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Another model shows rain Friday night into Saturday. Finally, a third model shows a low pressure weather event that could bring significant snow to the region on Saturday.
The latest storm to hit the Mohawk Valley has turned out to be yet another snowstorm disappointment for the winter of 2023. The storm, for a brief period on Friday night, was intense with heavy snow and near zero visibility, especially along the New York State Thruway between Herkimer and Syracuse.
It's round three of this week's winter weather that's finally pushing through the Mohawk Valley after a very mild start to the winter season. Now, another storm is passing through the Northeast and here's what it means for our area.