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  • The 8 ways it snows at the Jersey Shore

    By Meteorologist Joe Martucci With the cold, many of us think snow. In the beach towns, we average around 15 inches of snow in a winter. Meanwhile, inland areas in Atlantic and Cape May counties typically see between 16 and 20 inches of snow in a winter. By my count there are eight ways that…

  • Save the dates for these 12 Jersey Shore weather events

    Jersey Shore 2025 Calendar

    Swapping the previous year’s calendar in December for the new one in January is a social construct. January is still climatological winter. The shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, was already in December and the coldest days are still ahead of us. In fact, in the weather world, a “water year” runs October…

  • Dry and mild for NJ now, rain returns for NYE, though

    I‘m at News 12 today, doing it live across NJ. NEW: The heavy rain is off the shore. There is a winter storm signal around Jan. 8. However, we’re just in the interest phase now. We’ll need until about this Thursday to determine whether or not this storm is on, and then the details with it.…

  • Coldest in 2 years! Sunday Night, 12/22/2024 NJ Weather Forecast (News 12 NJ)

    ❄️ Holy Frostbite, NJ! We just shivered through the coldest day since Dec. 24 2022 Sunday, and guess what? Monday morning is more like Maine! Don’t miss this – see how deep icy blast will be with News 12 New Jersey 👇 www.linktree.com/joemartwx

  • COLD and (some) SNOW | 12/22/2024 News 12 NJ Evening Forecast

    Good evening Jersey! I’m at News 12, talking about big time cold and small time snow in the forecast. Overnight lows will be 20 degrees below average. It’ll be a slow climb back to average for the holiday week. A few hours of light snow will come on Tuesday. Let’s time it out. Follow me:…

  • How likely is a White Christmas in New Jersey?

    White Christmas in New Jersey

    Even if you wish you lived in South Florida, far away from any winter weather, chances are the thought of snow on Christmas puts at least a small grin on your face. A white Christmas and first night of Hanukkah (both are Dec. 25 this year) is hard to come by at the South Jersey…

  • The Polar Vortex and NJ: What you need to know

    Stratospheric polar vortex and tropospheric polar vortex

    The polar vortex It’s been meteorology’s biggest buzz word in our everyday weather conversations since it gained fame in 2014. However, it’s often misused and misunderstood. As with most things in life, it’s more complicated than it seems. Yes, the polar vortex is generally responsible for deep cold and even snowstorms during the winter. However,…

  • NJ’s wet start to 2024 has dampened drought impact

    Did you know? The wettest start to the year on record for Atlantic City International Airport may have saved us from an exceptional drought today. Despite a historic dry spell gripping the state—now the worst since 2002—the rainy start to 2024 kept conditions from being even more dire. ➡️ As of November, all of New…

  • Community observers contribute to America’s largest volunteer weather network

    Discover how community observers are making a difference in weather forecasting and drought monitoring in New Jersey. Learn about their vital role in America’s largest volunteer weather network, CoCoRaHS, and find out how you can join this impactful initiative. Community observers contribute to America’s largest volunteer weather network – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • What is the winter outlook?

    It hasn’t felt like it lately, but winter is coming. With that comes the promise of bone-chilling cold, and yes, at least the talk of snow. After all, our earliest date for measurable snowfall at Atlantic City International Airport is Nov. 5. With that comes the always exciting winter outlook. Interest in the winter ahead…

  • Seasonable and crisp Monday in New Jersey as dry spell reaches 27 days

    Temperatures bottom out Monday but then rise through Halloween. Highs will jump into the 70s come Tuesday. Halloween will be one of the warmest on record. Seasonable and crisp Monday in New Jersey as dry spell reaches 27 days

  • What if Hurricane Milton hit New Jersey?

    What’s the worst case hurricane scenario for NJ? A category 3. There’s a 1.5-1.7% chance of that happening on any given year. Here’s what the storm surge would look like if that happened. What if Hurricane Milton hit New Jersey? – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • National Weather Service simplifies cold weather alerts

    Winter is coming. The show “Game of Thrones” made that line famous in its season premiere in 2011. Learn more about extreme cold alerts from the National Weather Service in my latest Shore Local Magazine column. National Weather Service simplifies cold weather alerts – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • News 12 Connecticut Weather Forecast for Sept. 30, 2024

    I filled in for News 12 Connecticut on Monday. Like NJ, the dry September has brought parts of the Nutmeg State close to drought. It doesn’t look like any big downpours will come soon. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2024 News 12 CT Weather Forecast

    Anchor Roxanne Evans and I always like seeing each other! We get along well. Hopefully, it shows with our News 12 CT weather forecast. We talk what about what to look forward to in October, climate wise, and if much needed rain will come to the state. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning in effect for parts of the state through Wednesday evening

    High temperatures and the possibility of storms will impact Wednesday. Read more here: HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning in effect for parts of the state through Wednesday evening (news12.com) Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • Why is the Jersey Shore foggy on this sultry summer weekend? Joe Martucci explains on News 12

    Despite the heat, fog covered the beach in Atlantic City Saturday, and it should happen again Sunday. I explained to Dara Brown the meteorology behind it and forecasted a super busy weather day in NJ. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • Hurricane Ernesto’s Friday update for NYC this weekend | Joe Martucci reports

    Footage from News 12 Brooklyn on Friday, August 16, 2024. Kristie Reeter is the anchor for the newscast. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • A “daytime fireball” streaked across NJ Tuesday: Joe Martucci’s 7/16/2024 evening weather forecast

    The American Meteor Society website shows more than a dozen unconfirmed fireball reports across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Turns out, these were 29 miles above the Statue of Liberty before it disintegrated. It was all part of a very busy weather day at News 12 New Jersey. Triple digit heat, severe weather, a…

  • 🎙️Six things to know about Meteorologist Joe Martucci

    You asked, I answered! Here are 6️⃣ of your questions about me from last week’s Facebook post. What do ya think? Find more: www.linktree.com/joemartwx

  • Coastal flooding explained

    The five causes of ‘sunny day flooding’ By Meteorologist Joe Martucci Every time there’s “sunny day flooding,” many ask how. That’s this week’s topic in my Shore Local Newsmagazine column. Coastal flooding explained – Shore Local Newsmagazine