Earliest polar vortex appearanceon record may hit New Jersey
The earliest polar vortex on record is likely to hit the United States this week. Meteorologists like me are keeping a close eye on the sky above the North Pole. We’re watching for something called a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW). If an SSW happens, it’s like...
Has the weather been windier at Jersey Shore in recent years?
At the start of this month, I went to Sea Isle City to give a talk to the Garden Club. The group of ladies was nice, and one of them asked me a question that was a lot like this one. “Has it been windier at the Jersey Shore lately?” Sea Isle City isn’t the only town...
The first snow at the Jersey Shore: Sometimes a flurry, sometimes a blizzard
The first snow of the season at the Jersey Shore is usually something to smile about. It’s light and fun. Maybe just a few flakes in the air or a quick snow shower that melts fast. It makes you think of cozy things: a warm fire, snow on the sand at the beach, or a...











