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North Country folks don’t stop for hot, humid weather

July 17, 2024 – Bonnie Mahnk didn’t let today’s high humidity deter her from her painting task. At 6:45 AM, she had already painted the front porch and was beginning to paint the mailbox post. WAY TO GO BONNIE!

National Weather Service – Who’s ready for less humidity?

NWS Burlington, @NWSBurlington Who’s ready for less humidity? We’ve got one more muggy day with dew points close to 70°F, and then a cold front will bring drier and much more comfortable conditions for the end of the week.

Peru’s former Fire Department Chief, retired Water-Sewer Superintendent Greg Timmons passes away

Gregory Robert Timmons Obituary Gregory Robert Timmons, 68, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the UVM Health Network – CVPH, Plattsburgh, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Plattsburgh on August 17, 1955, the son of Robert and Loretta (McGee) Timmons. Please check back for a […]

North Hudson: New York State Police trooper injured after crashing cruiser during heavy rain, police say

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Rain causes flooding, sinkholes across city and town of Plattsburgh

The cleanup will continue into Friday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

This heat wave is the “new normal” amid a changing climate in the Adirondacks

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‘The Adirondacks are becoming more appealing’ in a warmer world

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Viewer photos, video: Storm drops large hail in Northern New York

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Heat and humidity bring strong thunderstorms Tuesday in Vermont, New York

A few storms could be capable of becoming severe in the afternoon Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

2024 solar eclipse: When the eclipse begins, ends in New York and Vermont

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2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh mostly sunny

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April 5, 2024, Peru, NY, 33 degrees, 8:30 a.m.

National Weather Service Forecast Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-

National Weather Service Forecast Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin- Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Burlington, Shelburne, Middlebury, Vergennes, Fair Haven, and Rutland 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY… * […]

2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh could see clear skies

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…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY…

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton- Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, and Newcomb. 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN […]

Trees down on and along several Peru secondary roads

The Peru Highway Department reports receiving calls about trees down on or along several secondary roads, such as Calkins Road, Connors Road, Patent Rd, Mannix Road, and Peasleeville Road.

Snow at 1 to 2 inches per hour until mid-morning

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington April 4, 2024- 7:30 a.m. Special Weather Statement Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are resulting in snow-covered roadways and poor visibilities as low as one-half of a mile at times. This will lead to a hazardous commute this morning. Snowfall rates will taper off by mid morning. #NYwx […]

Temps to rise with increasing sunshine

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · After a chilly start, temperatures will warm into the upper 20s to mid-30s this afternoon, with increasing amounts of sunshine anticipated. A wonderful day to get outside and enjoy all the new snowfall.

March 23, 2024 – Light early spring snowfall

March 23, 2024, Peru, NY—As of 10 a.m., there is much less snow than expected, only about 3 1/4 – 3 1/2 inches, but it’s still lightly snowing. The roads are sloppy and the guys are enjoying their Fisher plows. Most people hunkered down, not venturing outside—quite a change from last Saturday. Click here to […]

Winter Storm Warnings (pink) & Winter Weather Advisories (purple) have been issued

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · As of 530 am, Fri, March 22…Winter Storm Warnings (pink) & Winter Weather Advisories (purple) have been issued. Much of today will be dry as snow will only move on this evening. Prepare today because travel will likely be very hazardous on Saturday! Power outages are also expected.

Thursday 9 PM Weather Update from the National Weather Service

[Mar 21 PM Update] directly from the US National Weather Service Burlington VT: “Snow ratios remain in question as well, though in general, we should see >10:1 on the front and back ends of the storm, with 5-10:1 during the bulk of it during the daylight hours on Saturday. Central and southern Vermont, where mixed […]

Low temps to resemble normal high temps

National Weather Service – Burlington @NWSBurlington · Temperatures will be well above normal for the next several days and the lows will be much closer to the normal high temperatures than the normal low temperatures

Snow and high winds expected today

NWS Burlington [3/11 6 AM] Another 1-3″ of snow is expected in the Champlain & St. Lawrence Valleys with 6-12″ along the western slopes of the Adirondacks & Greens today. Strong 35-55 mph northwest gusts may combine with snow-laden trees/power lines & lead to isolated power outages. #VTwx #NYwx

6″ to 12″ of snow tonight some in our region

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington Additional 6-12” of snow is expected tonight through early evening Monday, mainly across the western facing slopes of the Adirondacks and Greens. Strong gusts of 35-50 mph combined with the weight of heavy snow on tree limbs may lead to continued and additional power outages.

Wide temp ranges in our region today – 68 degrees in Massena

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · Quite a range in temps across the region this afternoon from the upper 30s in SE Vermont, to mid/upper 60s in the St. Lawrence Valley. The temperature in Massena, NY at Massena International-Richards Field Airport reached 68º, which breaks the old record of 64 set in 1964.