weather

Why low Lake Ontario levels mean high St. Lawrence levels

David Sommerstein — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:34:00 +0000

For quite some time, the Great Lakes -- from Superior to Ontario -- have been at historically low water levels. So many people were surprised this week that regulators are lowering the gates at the Iroquois Dam near Ogdensburg because the St. Lawrence River is too high.

What is so Rare As a Mild Day in March?

John Weeks — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

John Weeks discusses the arrival of various bird species beginning in late February and continuing through the spring months. Migration timetables are rarely disrupted by fickle March weather.

Area ski resorts enjoy benefits of snowstorm

Durrie Lawrence — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:10:14 +0000

This season's snowfall has brought back revenue for many winter sports industries in central and northern New York, after last year's winter with lower than normal snow levels. Friday's snowstorm that blanketed the East Coast was beneficial to area ski resorts, including Greek Peak in Cortland County.

Snow may be plentiful, but snowmobile clubs low on funds

Durrie Lawrence — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:53:15 +0000

There's been a lot of snow lately for snowmobilers around central New York, but last year's slow season has impacted funding for the clubs who maintain the trails.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo has banner year

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:17:00 +0000

Last year was a record year for attendance at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. Several factors combined to make the zoo the place to go last year.

2012 heat causes temperature records to fall

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:23:27 +0000

As far as weather measurements go, Syracuse crushed its old record for the warmest year ever recorded. Central New Yorkers dealt with the warmest temperatures in more than 80 years during 2012.

Rain and warm temps keep area ski resorts closed

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:32:00 +0000

Last night's rainfall was not a welcome sound for Peter Harris, owner of Song Mountain in Tully.

More deer & cars colliding in Madison County

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:20:56 +0000

There's been a dramatic increase in the number of car deer collisions in Madison County this year, and authorities there are urging motorists to keep an eye out for the animals.

Scientists predict flu outbreaks with weather forecasting techniques

Marie Cusick — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:31:12 +0000

Someday your local weatherman may also be able predict the latest flu outbreak. That's according to a new study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Are central & northern NY prepared for a storm like Sandy?

Catherine Loper — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:30:43 +0000

As life starts to get back to normal in the parts of New York and New Jersey that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy, other areas of the country are asking themselves if they could have weathered that kind of storm.

Cuomo says predicted Nor'Easter could be worrisome

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:35:00 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says there is concern that the Nor’Easter predicted to hit New York later this week could cause more harm to already storm-damaged areas.

Sandy's aftermath in Breezy Point

Marie Cusick — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:20:45 +0000

In our latest Innovation Trail report for New York NOW, we traveled to one of the places hit the hardest by Sandy, the beachfront community of Breezy Point in Queens.

Why some people ignore weather warnings

Marie Cusick — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:02:14 +0000

Just like the weather, human beings can be unpredictable.

With memories of overblown predictions regarding Hurricane Irene’s impact on the New York City area last year, some people aren’t taking Sandy that seriously. But this disconnect between forecast data and human behavior can be dangerous.

Understanding Thunderstorms

John Weeks — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:53:11 +0000

John Weeks broadcasts from the middle of a thunderstorm. Weeks explains the science behind thunder, lighting and storm clouds while describing how people throughout history have made sense of them.

How odd weather is hurting New York fruit growers

Matt Richmond — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:37:12 +0000

The apple crop in New York is the second-largest in the country, behind only Washington State. Cherries, peaches, apricots and grapes are also big business in New York.

100 Miles Of Spring

Marlena Montero — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:31:58 +0000

John Weeks talks about animal preparations for Spring and how they react to Oswego's different weather daily. He also discusses birds' arrival in spring g from his own experiences, including the Woodcock.

Originally aired on April 3rd, 1987.

Ski Conditions for February 27th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:11:33 +0000

Ski area report for New York

Ski Conditions February 17th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:09:17 +0000

Ski area conditions across New York.

Ski forecast for February 15, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:53:35 +0000

Ski area conditions across New York for February 15th

Ski Report for January 25th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:09:55 +0000

Ski area forecast for January 25th provided by Ski Areas of New York

Ski Report for January 16th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:50:39 +0000

Ski area conditions provided by Ski Areas of New York

Ski Report for January 13, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:29:24 +0000

Ski area conditions around New York. This report provided by Ski Areas of New York.

Ski Report for January 12, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03:06 +0000

Ski conditions provided by Ski Areas of New York

Ski report for January 11, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:36:56 +0000

Conditions at ski areas in New York provided by Ski Areas of New York

Ski Conditions for January 9th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:26:20 +0000

New York ski area conditions provided by Ski Areas of New York.

Ski Report for January 8th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:13:37 +0000

Conditions at ski areas around New York provided by Ski Areas of New York

Ski Report January 7th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:47:40 +0000

Conditions at ski areas around New York provided by Ski Areas of New York.

Snow Scarcity at Nearby Ski Areas

Joyce Gramza — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:34:47 +0000

Song Mountain Ski Resort owner Peter Harris predicts people will be skiing by Christmas.

"Everybody’s chomping at the bit, this time of year people are sick of golfing, they want to go skiing."

Peter says even without the natural snow, they just need a few days of sustained cold to cover the trails with man-made flakes. He says they can definitely catch up on business.