How Did We Fare This Winter? [AUDIO]
With the chill in the air, it may not feel like it, but spring has arrived after a warm and stormy winter.
With the chill in the air, it may not feel like it, but spring has arrived after a warm and stormy winter.
Today's late winter storm event is being felt around New Jersey with high winds, power outages for thousands, coastal floods and airport delays along with voluntary evacuations.
The 2012-2013 winter, on the surface, doesn't appear to be too harsh in terms of weather. However, the numbers present a different story.
Just a formality. That's what Lakewood Mayor Al Akerman is calling violations ordering a so-called Tent City to remove all its tents and wood-burning stoves by today.
It's been a bitter cold week in New Jersey with temperatures well below freezing and we won't see relief until early next week. Despite the frigid temperatures, it still will likely be one of the warmer winters on record in the Garden State.
In case you didn't know...it's cold here at the Jersey Shore. Really cold.
But cold enough to instantly freeze water?
When I walked outside at 4:15 am with my scraper and brush to clear my car of last night's snow, I got hit with a gust of wind that felt colder than an episode of Divorce Court. And it dawned on me. Winter is my 4th favorite season.
If your heavy coat has been tucked away so far this winter, this is the week to bust it out. New Jersey is dealing with its coldest stretch of weather in years.
The cold air arrived this morning, and tonight's snow seems to have moved in just as fast.
From the wicked thunderstorms this summer, to Sandy, to the post-Sandy nor'easter, extreme weather seems to have become the norm around here. And then we hear about temperatures in the 60's this weekend. Really?
I am a summer lover. I'd much rather be hot than cold, and I'd much rather be outside than inside. Welcome to my least favorite time of the year.
Experts are warning we've had above-average rainfall over the past month, which could lead to flooding troubles in the coming weeks.