Weather

Storm Damage in Huntington, NY on Jan. 31, 2013. (credit: Mike Xirinachs/WCBS 880)

Thousands Across Tri-State In Dark After High Winds Down Trees, Power Lines

A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for parts of New Jersey, New York City, Nassau County and parts of Connecticut. That means sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph through the afternoon hours.

2013/01/31

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Expected To Menace Area Into Thursday Morning

The overnight hours into Thursday were shaping up to be very wet and very windy. Predicted heavy rain and wind after midnight prompted watches and warnings around the Tri-State Area.

2013/01/30

Wintry Mix Causes Slick Roads, Delays Across Tri-State Area

A mix of sleet and freezing rain caused slick road conditions and delays at area airports on Monday evening, and the hazard was expected to continue overnight in many areas.

2013/01/28

A pedestrian bundled up against the cold walks through the streets of Manhattan on January 24, 2013. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Light Snow Falls Friday As Frigid Cold Continues

The snowfall was creating some slick spots across the Tri-State and with temperatures in teens, wet spots could turn icy, according to AccuWeather.

2013/01/25

MetLife Stadium exterior (credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Palladino: Don’t Fight The Cold-Weather Super Bowl — Embrace It!

The league got off to a good start by giving MetLife the game in 2014. Now put one in Green Bay, and New England, and Philadelphia — and maybe even Cleveland.

2013/01/25

People walk down a street on one of the coldest days of the year on January 23, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Antarctic-Like Work Week To End With Some Snow Friday Night Into Saturday

The Tri-State Area shivered through a third day of bitter cold temperatures on Thursday, setting the stage for some late Friday snowfall and a frigid weekend.

2013/01/24

A woman walks down the street on one of the coldest days of the year on January 22, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bitter Temperatures Keep Tri-State Area In Deep Freeze

Bitter arctic air has a firm grip on the Tri-State Area and isn’t about to let go anytime soon.

2013/01/23

Bitter Cold, Brisk Wind Hits Tri-State Area — Coldest In 3 Years

Folks around the Tri-State Area got a strong taste of winter Tuesday, thanks to brisk winds and below-freezing temperatures, and the trend was expected to continue Wednesday.

2013/01/22

Snowblower at Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, NJ Jan. 3, 2013 (credit: CBS 2)

Bitter Cold Grips Tri-State, But Warmer Temperatures On The Way

Temperatures are expected to hit a low of 27 Thursday night. Friday will be mostly sunny with a cold wind and a high of 36 degrees.

2013/01/03

A sunrise is seen from Fort Lee, N.J. in June of 2012 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

2012 Was Hottest Year In New Jersey History

State climatologists say the average temperature was around 55.9 degrees, the highest since record keeping began in 1895 and nearly 4 degrees above normal.

2012/12/31

Snowfall in Central Valley (credit: CBS 2)

Tri-State Area Dries Out, Thaws After Wintry Blast Blankets Region

By afternoon, there were no major problems on the roadways. Subway, bus and rail service also was normal.

2012/12/27

Snowfall at 114th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive. (credit: Jesse Zanger, CBSNewYork.com)

Winter Storm Does A Number On Roads In Rockland, Raises Concern On Long Island

The storm system is the same one that dumped snow and sleet on the nation’s midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the South.

2012/12/26

Department Of Sanitation Issues Christmas Eve Snow Alert

Sanitation workers are loading up 365 salt spreaders, attaching plows, and preparing tire chains.

2012/12/24

Wind Advisory In Effect As Gusts Blast At Up To 50 MPH

Flags have been whipping about loudly and violently across New York City Saturday, and traffic lights have been swaying on their poles, as winds with gusts of up to 50 mph blast through the area.

2012/12/22