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I am the Chief Meteorologist for 13abc in Toledo, Ohio.

Toledo, Ohio
Joined September 2012
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
6 years
Here's the wind chill timeline. Please feel free to share with everyone you know... Stay safe.
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@JayBerschback
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10 years
DENSE FOG ADVISORY now in effect for all of Northwest Ohio through Wednesday morning. School delays are likely. http://t.co/QuIwaXuuPf
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9 years
"The fog is getting thicker, and..." Going to be a rough night & morning for travel. Plan on delays in the AM.
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@JayBerschback
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8 years
Dense fog and freezing fog likely tonight. Tune into 13abc Action News right now for more details.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
3 years
Together again! (fully vaccinated) Last time we were together was March 2020. (Did you get the memo to wear yellow? I didn't)
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@JayBerschback
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9 years
TIMELINE: Now-9pm:Snow Developing 9pm:3am:Snow Likely 3am-6am:Heavy Snow/Very Windy 6am-6pm:Bursts of Snow/Blustery
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@JayBerschback
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8 years
*Wind chill advisory* has been issued through 10am FRIDAY. Wind chills could drop to -20 tonight. Join us at 6pm for the chilling details.
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@JayBerschback
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10 years
To all wondering about school closing on Friday: Delays are already coming in. Closings are a possible. Drifting snow a big issue.
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@JayBerschback
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8 years
DENSE FOG ADVISORY now in effect until 9am for much of the area. Delays are likely Tuesday morning. Advisory could be expanded...
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@JayBerschback
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6 years
Have you noticed the brighter evenings? We'll add 45 minutes of daylight by the end of the month! We'll add nearly 80 minutes of daylight by Valentine's Day!
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
10 years
Goodbye, Snow! Temperatures plummeting below 0 with wind chills of -5 to -15 by morning. Slush to ice overnight. http://t.co/BquUsdQB3L
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Anybody else see this in the sky today? It's a "Fire Rainbow". Fire Rainbows are produced when sunlight refracts off of the ice crystals. It's a "cousin" of a regular rainbow. Pretty!
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
7 years
If you're looking forward to our first snow of the year "LIKE" this tweet. If you want the warm weather back, "RETWEET" this tweet. (You can always do both, I guess) Here's some detailed information on the snow expected to fall Saturday:
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
4 years
*BREAKING WEATHER NEWS* Official snow total at Toledo Express is now 14.5" That puts this snowstorm in 3rd place on the record books.
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@JayBerschback
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3 years
Does this graphic help you understand what's on the way, or is it too much information? Trying a new way to explain what is the most likely snow accumulation for Thursday evening through Friday. Right now, We're expecting 2-4" for most of NW Ohio and SE Michigan.
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@JayBerschback
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6 years
Please help me say "Goodbye" to our 7 day heat wave! Nearly 20 degrees cooler tomorrow, less humid with a refreshing breeze.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
5 years
Who else needed a little sunshine today???
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Look at that southern sky! -Jupiter is just below and to the right of the Moon. -The Moon is around 242,000 miles from Earth. -Jupiter is around 440,000,000 miles from Earth. (You can see Saturn to the left of the Moon and Jupiter)
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@JayBerschback
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3 years
WHAT; A Major winter storm WHEN: Wednesday & Thursday. WHERE: The entire area WHAT WE KNOW: Wed AM rain will become heavy snow by afternoon and and gusty winds are possible by Thursday night. WHAT WE DON’T KNOW: The EXACT amount of snow accumulation (12”+ possible!).
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@JayBerschback
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3 years
Wow! Look at that sky!
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@JayBerschback
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5 months
Wow!!! The Northern Lights in NW Ohio! Let’s see those pictures!
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@JayBerschback
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9 years
Bundle up for wind chills of -5 to -15 Wednesday AM. School delays are once again possible.
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Looking forward to April? If so, add warmer weather to the positives as we begin the new month Wednesday!
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Wow! How about this one?!?! A beautiful rainbow right over the Veterans' Glass City Skyway Bridge. Absolutely beautiful!
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@JayBerschback
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9 years
1) NW Ohio: Under 1" of Snow Today 2) East Coast: Over 2 FEET of snow "RT" if you prefer #1 "Like" if you prefer #2
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@JayBerschback
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7 years
WOW! The meteor/meteorite over SE Michigan caused a 2.0 Magnitude Earthquake!
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@JayBerschback
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4 years
Look at that moon! Wow!
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@JayBerschback
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9 years
WIND CHILL ADVISORY in effect from 11pm-9am for parts of the area. Wind chills could drop as low as -15 by morning.
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Did you know that we'll gain 82 minutes of daylight over the next 30 days? Also, we change our clocks (spring forward) on Sunday, March 8th.
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
@jaden_reports is a rock star! Thanks for the shout out on @CNN this afternoon!
@13abc
13 Action News
5 years
You're killing it, @jaden_reports ! Nice little shout out for @JayBerschback as well. Making NW Ohio proud.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
8 years
DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF NW OHIO THROUGH 8AM THURSDAY. Updates at 11pm on 13abc.
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2 years
Anyone else hear a big "boom" around 9:20pm? There are fireworks going off tonight in some areas, but this boom was much louder and something you could feel as well. We're trying to figure out what caused it.
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@JayBerschback
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3 years
***SNOW FORECAST AND SNOW TIMELINE*** MAJOR winter storm still likely. Beginning Wednesday morning and ending Thursday night. *12-20" of snow expected for most Wednesday-Thursday. *North/northeast winds will gust to 40 mph Thursday *Wind chills drop below zero by Friday
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@JayBerschback
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10 years
WOW! Beautiful full moon rising over Toledo. What a sight! Check out the evening sky if you can... http://t.co/mHljVvx2Ag
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@JayBerschback
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9 years
Frigid tonight, wind chills of -10 to -20 expected by morning. School delays are possible.
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@JayBerschback
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9 years
New data showing widespread dense fog for Wednesday morning. Please allow some extra time for travel. School delays are possible.
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@JayBerschback
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8 years
Fog developing overnight. Chance of dense fog & freezing fog by morning. Join us at 11pm on 13abc for an update with new data on Predictor
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
8 years
This is more like it!!!
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@JayBerschback
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10 years
It's going to feel like -10 to -5 for the Tuesday morning drive. School delays are possible (cold and slick roads). http://t.co/bOZzNmL5Wu
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5 years
What a shot! Maybe one to share??? (no editing here) Dark sky to the north...plus sunshine developing...equals one awesome look at the Veterans' Glass City Skyway.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
6 years
Oh...just nearly a 100° jump in the "feels like" temperature between Thursday and Monday. Wow!
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5 years
(A GOOD ONE TO RETWEET) Stay ahead of the heat and know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Good to know the differences as well.
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2 years
*THUNDERSNOW POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY* The right conditions could come together Wednesday to produce "thundersnow" (heavy snow with thunder & lightning). The area circled has the best chance with that east/northeast wind coming off of Lake Erie with some extra lift in the atmosphere.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
7 years
Did you know that all 50 states had snow on the ground this morning? Yes, that includes Hawaii and Florida! This hasn't happened since February 2010.
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@JayBerschback
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4 years
***RETWEET*** WHEN: Wednesday 1:45pm - 2:15pm WHERE: In the sky above NW Ohio WHAT: The 180th will salute Ohio's frontline COVID-19 responders with a series of flybys. Note: Another Flyby Thursday between 1:45pm-2:15pm over Lima, Findlay, Bowling Green, Sandusky & Fremont.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
3 years
***WINTER STORM WATCH*** for most of the 13abc viewing area in effect from Wednesday morning through Friday morning. Very heavy snow (18"+), some ice, gusty winds and drifting snow are all expected. Live updates begin at 4pm on 13abc.
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Jay Berschback
10 years
School delays? Yes, they're once again possible with refreezing overnight and some light snow showers possible. No delays reported yet.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
7 years
WOW!!!!! Here's the Supermoon rising from our West Toledo Live Action Cam at 5:45pm (looking east over the University of Toledo). Take a look at the sky right now if you can!
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
5 years
Wow, what a beautiful shot! Safe travels to the SAGINAW (632 feet long) heading out of port.
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
7 years
You ready for a warm up?
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@JayBerschback
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6 years
Brrrrrrrrrrr! Wind chills dipping to -5° to -15° for Friday morning. *WIND CHILL ADVISORY* in effect for all of NW Ohio. Stay warm...
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@JayBerschback
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8 years
Signs that spring is not too far off: 1) Valentine's Day 2) Days getting longer 3) Pitchers & Catchers Report 4) Temps near 60 this weekend!
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
2 years
PREPARE NOW FOR THE SEVERE THREAT WEDNESDAY The tornado threat is quite high for us and if any form they could be strong/long track tornadoes. Very large hail and damaging wind are also possible. Please think now of your tornado safe spot. Timeframe is from 10am through 8pm.
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3 years
***Quick Sunday evening update*** Computer models are unusually consistent with heavy snow for Wednesday-Thursday evening. I’m seeing numbers that are off the charts! 12”+ is becoming more and more likely. Some areas could see well over a foot! This will be a biggie!
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@JayBerschback
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3 years
Wondering how much snow will be on the ground Wednesday morning? How about Wednesday afternoon or into early Thursday? Here's an hour-by-hour look at the snow totals as the snow begins to pile up in NW Ohio and SE Michigan.
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@JayBerschback
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3 years
Anyone else have a very tough day with allergies? My eyes were most affected today. Improving allergy conditions for tomorrow...hang in there!
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8 years
Near a record low with temps around -8 at 8am in Toledo, wind chill -10 to -15. Even colder west, "not as cold" east (see map). #BundleUp
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6 years
You ready for this???
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Palindrome Dates! Did you know that the date (using five digits) for the next 10 days is the same forwards and backwards? Cool!
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6 years
We'll be close to 80° as May begins next Tuesday!
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@JayBerschback
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4 years
Well........how nice is it to see that blue sky again? Enjoy your Saturday!
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5 years
Anyone else seeing a “rainbow” in the western sky? This is a sundog! (Created by the sunlight refracting off of ice crystals in the atmosphere)
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
SNOW FORECAST: More than 3" of snow possible Wednesday evening through Thursday for most of the area. The storm track is in a location that can bring heavy snow to NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Updates at 11pm on 13abc.
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10 years
Tuesday Timeline: 6am-10am: Snow 10am-3pm: Sleet & Freezing Rain 3pm-Overnight: Rain, Temps Above 32 Stay safe!!! http://t.co/wxYbhcbzIm
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6 years
I think this just about sums up our cool down! You ready for the chilly weather?
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Anyone else hearing thunder?
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@JayBerschback
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4 years
Four words for the weekend: Extra Hour Of Sleep!
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@JayBerschback
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8 years
A level 3 snow emergency has just been issued for Lucas County.
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@JayBerschback
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6 years
MAYFLIES! HUGE swarm of Mayflies showing up on radar tonight. Wow!
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@JayBerschback
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9 months
***GIVING YOU THE FIRST ALERT (THREE TIMES!)*** Please share with friends and family. 1) Frigid Wednesday morning with wind chills of -10 to -20 2) 1-3" of snow Thursday morning 3) 1-3" of snow Friday, with some blowing and drifting snow
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Ready for a spring warm-up? The next 10 days (except Friday) will be in the 50s and 60s!
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@JayBerschback
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4 years
***SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE*** The entire 13abc viewing area has been upgraded to an "ENHANCED RISK" for severe weather. The chance of severe weather has increased. TIME: 8pm-2am THREATS: Very large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes Stay with 13abc for updates.
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@JayBerschback
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7 years
Tracking 3 tropical systems: Hurricane Jose Tropical Storm Lee Tropical Storm Maria Maria may hit same areas Irma devastated...not good.
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@JayBerschback
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8 years
1"-2" of snow tonight with a glaze of ice. PLAN ON A SLOW TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE (yes, school delays are possible).
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6 years
Enjoy that nearly full moon tonight! (Hunter's Moon...99.5% full tonight)
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@JayBerschback
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6 years
SNOW TIMELINE: NOW-10PM: SNOW CONTINUES 10PM-1AM: SNOW ENDS NORTH OF THE MAUMEE RIVER 1AM-4AM: SNOW ENDS FOR ALL Blowing and drifting snow likely tonight with north winds gusting over 35 mph. Wind chills dropping to -5 to -15. More info:
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9 years
Mid 60s this weekend, just shy of the all-time record. "RETWEET" if you love the warmth, "LIKE" if you want snow.
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@JayBerschback
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6 years
Many have asked, "When is it going to warm up?" Looks like next week is the answer...at least we'll be back near normal. Here's your LONG RANGE temperature outlook for the rest of April.
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10 years
SNOW TIMELINE: Sat 10pm-Sun 2am: Snow Begins Sun 2am-Sun 8pm: Snow Sun 8pm-Sun 11pm: Snow Ends SNOW TOTAL: 6-10" http://t.co/rr27SuaTN1
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Here's the 13abc snow forecast for Saturday. Yes, it can shift over the next 3 days, but this is our current outlook. Snow should begin Saturday morning (12am-6am north, 6am-10am south) and continue through very early Sunday morning. Updates on 13abc Action News at 11pm.
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6 years
The "calm" before the "wintry mix". What a beautiful evening sky... Let's see those sunset pics!
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4 years
The 180th is flying tonight. Who else is hearing the F-16s?
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3 years
WATCH the snow totals add up, hour-by-hour, with 13abc Predictor. Heaviest snow for the northwest part of the area Wednesday. Heaviest snow for the southeast part of the area Thursday. Totals of 12-18" for most with a few spots 18"+!
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Who else can check off these two (bucket list) items this year? 1). Saw a total solar eclipse 2). Saw the northern lights Small chance of the northern lights tonight, but most likely not as brilliant as last night.
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It’s here! Snow is now falling in Toledo. Is it snowing where you are?
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Anyone else open up the windows today??? We hit 63° at 3:47pm...a new record high!
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5 years
70° and sunny! Who's loving this???
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5 years
Look at next week! Are you looking forward to the cooler weather?
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
Only 49 days until spring!
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2 years
Do you agree that the extra sunshine lately has improved your mood? We've only had four "cloudy" days over the past two weeks...ten days with 50% or more sunshine!
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Snow developing this evening, winds increasing. 1"-3" of snow by morning with another 1/2" during the morning. Drifting snow possible.
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4 years
What a sunset!
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3 years
Not lovin' the snow? Does this help???
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5 years
Two things you may “like” about winter beginning last night: 1). The days are now getting longer 2). The sun will be higher in the sky each day Have a great Sunday!
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Anybody going to be awake at 3:50am? Most will be sleeping, but Fall begins at 3:50am tomorrow. Happy Fall!
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6 years
We hit 98 degrees today, a new record high! Are you loving this hot weather or wishing it was cooler???
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4 years
Here's your 7-day forecast. Looks like Florida, right???
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3 years
*VIDEO UPDATE ON SNOW TIMING AND TOTALS* Some areas could still get nearly 20" of snow Wed & Thu!
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@JayBerschback
Jay Berschback
6 years
You ready for this? We're expecting a rain/snow mix early Friday...with a coating of snow possible on the grass and rooftops.
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@JayBerschback
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5 years
***WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED*** A *Winter Weather Advisory* has been issued for all of NW Ohio Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. Snow will begin after 4pm Wednesday and continue into the daytime Thursday. 3-6" of snow expected for most areas.
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