Ethan Huston
WGAL
Lancaster, PA, United States
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Breezy and mild Thursday, few evening showers
HAVE NOT GONE ANYWHERE. NOW, THE WGAL NEWS 8 STORM TEAM FORECAST WITH METEOROLOGIST ETHAN HUSTON. IT IS EARLY FEBRUARY, BUT IT’S GOING TO FEEL MORE LIKE EARLY APRIL OUT THERE ACROSS THE SUNSHINE VALLEY AS TEMPERATURES WILL BE VERY CLOSE TO RECORD HIGHS. SO WE GET CLOSER TO SUNSET. WE HAVE SOME RAIN THAT WILL MOVE IN THANKS TO A PASSING STORM THAT’S CROSSING OVER THE GREAT LAKES IN ITS WAKE. BE… → Read More
Impact: Rain/Snow Sunday Afternoon, Evening
Widespread rain/snow move into the Valley this afternoon. Minor snow accumulations are likely along, northwest, and north of I-81. → Read More
Dry Saturday; Rain/Snow Likely Sunday
Winds die down midday Saturday with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the lower 40s. Widespread rain and snow are likely Sunday. → Read More
Bitterly Cold Saturday, Frigid Christmas Day
Wind Chill Advisory is in effect through early Saturday afternoon. Feels-like temperatures stay below 0º through much of the day. Wind gusts may reach 35 miles per hour at times. → Read More
Impact: Few Strong T'Storms Possible Sunday Afternoon & Evening
WGAL News 8 Storm Team says scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible between noon and 8 pm. → Read More
Less-Intense Heat But Possibly Strong To Severe T'Storms Monday
An incoming cold front brings showers and thunderstorms to region Monday and pushes temperatures down back closer to seasonable averages to start the work week. Some storms Monday afternoon, evening may be severe. → Read More
Downburst, Not Tornado, Caused Damage in Juniata, Perry Counties Thursday
The National Weather Service in State College says a downburst in Juniata, Perry Counties had estimated peak winds between 100 and 110 miles per hour. → Read More
When is a thunderstorm considered severe?
In order for a storm to be considered severe, it must meet one of three criteria. → Read More
Forecasting Our Future: Heavy Rain
Flooding, especially flash flooding, is the number one severe weather related threat to life and property in Pennsylvania → Read More
Summers are trending hotter, steamier
We are looking at the impact of our changing climate as part of our series called "Forecasting Our Future." → Read More
Susquehanna Valley summers trend warmer, winds get calmer
We are looking at the effects of the changing climate as part of our series called "Forecasting Our Future." → Read More
Spring is starting earlier, getting warmer
Thanks to our changing climate, we are seeing spring days come earlier than before. → Read More
Wintry Mix Wednesday: Minor Accumulations Possible Mostly On Grass
Widespread rain and snow is likely Wednesday. Best chance for accumulating snowfall will be along and northwest of I-81. Areas southeast of I-81 sees mostly rain with periods of snow or snow mixing in with the rain. → Read More
Widespread wintry precipitation today in parts of Pennsylvania
Widespread wintry precipitation is expected today across much of central Pennsylvania. → Read More
Susquehanna Valley seasons are wetter
According to Climate Central, each season has seen at least a 6% increase in precipitation. → Read More
IMPACT: Light Snow Tonight; Strong Winds & Frigid Wind Chills Saturday
WGAL News 8 Storm Team Meteorologist Ethan Huston says most of the Susquehanna Valley is forecast to pick up an additional light coating to 2 inches of snow. Areas of Lancaster, York, Chester, Berks counties could pick up between 2 and 5 inches by late Saturday morning. → Read More
Central Pa.: Wintry Mix To Snow To Disrupt Morning Commute
WGAL News 8 Storm Team Meteorologist Ethan Huston says overnight rain switches to light snow for the Thursday morning commute. Expected snowfall accumulations are between a coating to two inches with isolated three inch totals near Maryland line in York, Lancaster, Chester counties. → Read More
Snow Arrives Sunday Evening, Switches To Wintry Mix Then Rain Sunday Night
WGAL News 8 Storm Team Meteorologist Ethan Huston says widespread snow arrives near dusk Sunday evening. Snow intensifies Sunday evening before switching to a wintry mix of freezing rain & sleet, then finally rain as temperatures warm above freezing Sunday night. → Read More
IMPACT: Rain & Freezing Rain End; Some Refreeze Possible Tonight
WGAL News 8 Storm Team Meteorologist Ethan Huston says the rain and freezing rain showers taper after sunset from west to east. Temperatures fall to the teens and lower to mid 20s tonight allowing for some wet roadways to freeze over again. → Read More
ALERT: Freezing Rain Likely Sunday
The WGAL News 8 Storm Team says freezing rain is likely Sunday morning. Travel impacts will be high through the early afternoon. Greatest concerns for highest amounts of icing are along and west and northwest of Interstate 81. → Read More