Weather Wise

After a considerably wet start to March, Delmarva is getting the chance to dry out with a stretch of nice and sunny weather. Meteorologist Jake Grant and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talk about the change in pattern and how long we can expect the early Spring push to last. Rich and Jake also talk about the upcoming solar eclipse.

Although March came in like a lamb, that trend was merely a mirage. An accelerated storm track will bring 4 storm systems through the Mid- Atlantic over the course of 8 days. With a saturated ground, the prospect for flooding will increase as the active weather pattern represents signs of Spring rather than the remaining days of winter. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf...

A late month temperature surge caps off a spring-like pattern that will bring heavy rain and some gusty winds to Delmarva, all before a strong cold front returns the area to chilly readings. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at the setup for the active weather and look ahead to March for what's expected in the final weeks of winter.

Much of central and northern Delmarva received a quick shot of snow late Friday night, and if you weren't up early in the morning on Saturday you might not have seen any of it as it melted away after sunrise. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss how trends may be leaning back towards milder weather as we close out the month of February. They also talk about th...

A quick coastal storm brought a brush of snow to parts of Delmarva, but as Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about, a few factors kept the accumulating snow further north. Looking ahead to the rest of the month, Jake and Rich explore the variables that will shed light on the prospect of another cold snap and the chance for any more snow.

While the Mid-Atlantic region has been experiencing a consistent pattern of quiet weather, monsoon-like rains, flooding and hurricane force winds have been battering areas in the western US. Meteorologist Erich Ahlf and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talk about the setup for these contrasting weather scenarios and how a pattern shift may mean a return to active weather on Delmarva soon. For dayl...

2 years ago, Delmarva was digging out from one of the biggest snow events to hit the area in several years. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about the setup that brought blizzard conditions and upwards of a foot of snow to areas along the coast. Back to this winter and closing out the month of January, record heat helped to quickly melt the snow and ice from previ...

Coming off of Delmarva's second round of snow last Friday, many areas started the week with leftover snow and ice, even in areas in the south due to bitter cold temperatures from the weekend. Meteorologist Jake Grant and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek discuss the recent snow totals. They also talk about how the pattern change will quickly melt away what's left from the event as near 70...

For many people on the Eastern Shore, Monday's snowfall was the first true accumulation in almost 2 years. Rich, Jake and Erich all joined the podcast this week to talk about the final tallies and the problems with refreeze after the system departs. The coldest air of the season is also spilling into the region and will be a key issue heading into the weekend.

When a winter forecast includes the threat for high winds and heavy rain it's usually the work of a coastal storm, like the typical nor'easters that wreak havoc along the coast this time of the year. But this latest storm was a far different event, one that unfolded to bring more of a tropical storm-like environment to Delmarva. In the hours leading up to the storm system's arrival,...

The start of the new year has been deceivingly quiet as an active storm track is expected to impact Delmarva in the coming days. Talks of snow in the Mid-Atlantic region are focused on a coastal storm that will arrive this coming weekend. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant discuss the chances for a measurable snow on the eastern shore and if this quick shift into active...

In this installment of Weather Wise, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf will take a look back at December and discuss the drastic improvement in the drought conditions across Delmarva. They will also talk about the dense fog that was in place Monday morning and also provide some details on what to expect for today's storm system as it moves through on this Wednesday. Finall...

A strong nor'easter brought substantial flooding to parts of Delmarva this past weekend and the effects continue to linger in many spots. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant recap the event, talking about how high winds across the coast and torrential rains combined for a 1-2 punch of flooding that left many areas inundated. Rich and Jake also look ahead to the next...

Soaking rains this past weekend will surely put a dent into lingering drought issues across Delmarva, as Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant review the final rain tallies from the big storm system. Many areas also received a burst of snow that didn't add up to much, but it was enough to equal all of last year's snow totals in the Salisbury area! With an active s...

Many communities across Delmarva have been celebrating the holiday season with parades - and for the most part, the weather has been great! Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf share their experiences with this year's parades and take a look at more chances for snowflakes, all before looking ahead to a big storm system that is expected to impact the area by the end of...

Many spots on Delmarva had a nice surprise Tuesday morning (if you like snow, of course)! Flurries accompanied a big push of arctic air that brought the coldest day since mid March. Meteorologist Erich Ahlf and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talk about what this might mean for the month of December and continue to analyze the factors that will shape the upcoming winter in mid-Atlantic.

The big, soaking rain that Delmarva needed finally arrived! Listeners will hear thoughts from Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant about the setup leading up to the storm system's arrival. They'll also take a look at the Thanksgiving Day outlook.

As dry conditions continue to plague much of Delmarva, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf look at recent trends that suggest coastal storm tracks could increase in frequency. They also discuss the effects of precipitation on foliage color and vibrancy. As winter approaches, El Nino will be a factor to consider when looking at seasonal expectations for temperature and sno...

The end of daylight saving time brought the inevitable return of super early sunsets. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the pros and cons of the time change. They also discuss the increasingly dry conditions across Delmarva as November continues the trend of below average rainfall dating back to October.

This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss what could be described as one of the more dramatic temperature swings in recent memory. From record breaking heat to unseasonably cold air, November will start off with many areas potentially experiencing the first freeze of the season.  And with the cold snap comes the first snow of the season in the state of Maryla...

This week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf will discuss the frost and cold condition seen on Tuesday morning, where some inland and rural locations in the Peninsula dropped to below freezing! They'll also discuss what conditions are ripe for frost development. The talk will then switch to the late summer-like warmth that's expected to arrive for this weekend, and th...

This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the next bout of cold air that will bring the area closer to the first frost of the season. With fall temperatures kicking into a higher gear, Rich and Jake discuss how this weekend's soaking rain will help keep leaf colors vibrant as tree changes are slowly becoming more evident across Delmarva.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week talking about all things Fall in Delmarva! The coldest air since spring brought readings well into the 30s in several locations to start the week, while early signs of color are starting to show on a few trees. Rich and Jake discuss the latest foliage outlook and expectations for the area's first freeze of the se...

This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the return of late-summer temperatures to the region after a gloomy and cool several days with the remnants of Ophelia. They also talk about the flash flooding New York City experienced, while looking ahead to a surge of fall air that's headed into the region. Erich gives his thoughts about the early days of fall...

Meteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf recap Tropical Storm Ophelia and the impacts the storm had on Delmarva. Somewhat overshadowed by Ophelia to start the weekend, we officially transitioned from summer to Fall early Saturday morning . Erich and Jake talk about the new season and what to expect in the short term.