July 1st Update The heat wave of 2026 kicks off today with high temperatures in the mid 90s and heat indices around 100F. We experienced some showers and thunderstorms throughout the state early this morning that are currently moving off shore. Skies will continue to clear and temperatures will soar into the 90s with a chance of more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Here is the forecast for the next four days. Forecast Today: Sunny with a chance of showers and thunde

The Great Blizzard of March 11-14th, 1888 was the most damaging and severe blizzard in recorded history. A widespread 30-50" of snow fell in Southern New England and throughout the capital district of New York. The highest report was in Saratoga Springs with a mind boggling 58". Drifts average 30-40 feet across a large area and maxed out around 52 feet. The storm lasted nearly four days and cost the equivalent of nearly a billion dollars in damages. Storm History Very late in