By WJAC Weather on January 31st, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Well, there’s still some disagreement in the computer models regarding the storm. As of right now, it looks like the storm is heading off the east coast. However, the latest run of the NGM brings the storm farther west. If the models start agreeing on that, we could be in for some more snow. [...]
By WJAC Weather on January 30th, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Hey, just a quick update to the potential winter storm for Monday/Tuesday.
Right now, there are 2 possible tracks for this storm. You can see them on the graphic.
As of 11:34 PM on Friday night, the models are trending east with the storm. So far this season, however, the models have pulled those [...]
By Tony Martin on January 27th, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Snow has changed to sleet in the Laurel Highlands, which will eventually change to freezing rain. Heavy ice accumulations of up to 1/2″ are possible, with 2 to 4 inches of snow tomorrow. The additional snow will come from the upper low after lunchtime tomorrow.
By Tony Martin on January 27th, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Yet another winter storm will impact the area through Wednesday evening, with snow and also ice. Snow will fall tonight area-wide before warmer air aloft changes the snow to ice along and south of I-80. This changeover will occur from southwest to northeast starting around midnight. Elk, Clarion, Forest and Cameron counties will see [...]
By WJAC Weather on January 26th, 2009 at 10:12 PM
On Days six and 7 i spent my days looking at more computer programs and tools. I also spent some time lloking at the maps to see the up coming weather and it looks like things should be picking up soon. Other then that the weather team helped me understand something I found interesting [...]
By WJAC Weather on January 26th, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Yesterday, I asked you what the strangest thing you’ve ever had in your freezer was. Today, I’ll tell you about something called ice spikes. (Or better yet, I’ll share a link with you that’ll show you how to make your own!)
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By WJAC Weather on January 25th, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Earlier today, I asked a trivia question on the news at 6 PM. Let’s see if you can get the right answer to the question.
 Sunday's Trivia Question
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By WJAC Weather on January 25th, 2009 at 9:45 PM
What is the strangest thing you’ve ever found in your freezer?
Check back in on Monday and I’ll fill you in on one of the strangest things that you can find in your freezer. Plus, I’ll let you know how to go about making them. I was pretty amazed when I read about it!
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By WJAC Weather on January 24th, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Well, I was watching NBC’s ‘The Office’ on Thursday night (which is one of my favorite shows) and thought it was pretty awesome when Dwight and Michael had an exchange about clouds.Â
You can watch the clip in question here.
Here’s what WTOV had to say about the exchange…
While watching one of [...]
By WJAC Weather on January 24th, 2009 at 1:58 AM
I know there has been a distinct lack of posting recently. It’s been kinda quiet. I’m sure that will all change soon.
I’ll try to get something posted here over the weekend! Until then, have a great one and try to stay warm!
By WJAC Weather on January 21st, 2009 at 10:12 PM
On Day 5 of my internship I went in to see how the morning show is done. I had the oppurtunity to see Jim Burton go live from the Today Show. There is a lot of coverage in the morning so everything was very constant. I also was able to listen in while he [...]
By WJAC Weather on January 18th, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Friday was my fourth day as an intern here at wjac. I was able to learn a lot about graphing temperatures. I also got to see more of the programs they work with where they can observe the weather that is taking place in many different locations. On Monday I get to the early [...]
By WJAC Weather on January 17th, 2009 at 11:13 PM
We’ve been mentioning the chance for some accumulating snow tonight and tomorrow. As of 11:00 PM on Saturday, we already have a fresh inch of snow.  So, how much can you expect?
Click into the post for the answer…
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By WJAC Weather on January 17th, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Here’s our latest Weather Kid, Tim. He’s from Central Cambria.
To see the video, click into the post!
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By WJAC Weather on January 15th, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Life as an intern with the Severe Weather Team is just as great as ever! I’m learning a lot about the programs they work with, how to use them, and different calculations/formulas. They are also teaching me a lot of facts about the weather. This is helping keep me ahead in my meteorology classes, [...]
By Tony Martin on January 14th, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Quick update tonight for the snow amounts across Cambria and Somerset Counties. We have another 3 to 5 hours of steady, at times heavy. snow on the way. Totals will reach 5 to 9 inches here. Otherwise, the forecast looks good. Drive safe tonight and tomorrow morning!
By Tony Martin on January 14th, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Just like it should be this time of year, right? Well, the cold coming into the area late tonight through Saturday morning can be dangerous. On the snow side, parts of the Laurel Highlands and Northern Alleghenies will see up to 6 inches of fresh powder by Thursday night. Most of the area will [...]
By WJAC Weather on January 12th, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Here’s Liz, our latest Weather Kid. If you’d like to see the video, just click into the post. Remember, you can be a weather kid by going to www.wjactv.com/weather and clicking on the ‘Weather Kid’ link.
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By WJAC Weather on January 11th, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Check out the ‘Links’ section on the right-hand side of the page. I added a bunch of new weather blogs to check out.
Tell me what you think!
By WJAC Weather on January 11th, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Thanks again going out to our sister station for this update to the WX Factor. If you want to search for more about the WX Factor, you can. You’ll find a couple of blog posts about it over the last couple of months.
Anyway, here’s what they had to say about the WX Factor…
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