Spring at Highland Park: Enjoy these sights & sounds from one of the best lilac collections in North America (1200 shrubs, 500 varieties). #HappyMothersDay News 8 WROC James Spann Kevin Williams Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore #StormHour

Friday Night Lights—For the Ages: Eric Snitil was tracking this otherworldly spectacle very early in the game. Last night I joined him along Lake Ontario for the show. Simply amazing! #NorthernLights

I have never seen a display like this. The variety of colors was incredible. Taken overlooking Lake Ontario.

In honor of #waterfallwednesday just returned from trip to Oregon. Recent rain in Pacific Northwest has energized the majestic cascades there, especially iconic Multnomah Falls—all 620 feet. James Spann Kevin Williams Jim Cantore Stephanie Abrams #StormHour IsabellaMozzarella NWS Portland

Go South, Young Man: Amazingly beautiful day along the Genesee River at Letchworth State Park to begin the day. Lots of clouds north of here. Superb call Eric Snitil News 8 WROC James Spann Kevin Williams Jim Cantore Stephanie Abrams #StormHour

Best in Show: The 49th Shortsville Wild Water Derby took place this week here in the Finger Lakes along the Canandaigua Outlet. The Speedo Torpedo stole the show…sort of. Kevin Williams James Spann Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore #StormHour

Nerves of Shale: Brave men & women from NY State Parks Rope Access Team are busy performing dangerous work, removing loose rock along the gorge walls (Watkins Glen) before the popular gorge trails can open for the season. This work prevents serious injury…or worse.

In Honor of #EarthDay 2024 : Went to this hidden Finger Lakes treasure today to fully embrace nature. MUST protect these gems! James Spann Kevin Williams IsabellaMozzarella Jim Cantore Stephanie Abrams Jim Teske #StormHour #EarthDay

Spring at the Cascade (and YOU can own it): Cold April day today here in the Finger Lakes. Gorge for sale—85 foot waterfall included in 8.5 acres of land recently listed. Asking price is $295,000–one of the most unique pieces of land in NYS. James Spann Kevin Williams Jim Cantore

Spring Has Sprung: It came SO fast. The spring blooms have emerged in grand fashion at Highland Park in Rochester, NY. If you like the birdie sounds, pump up the 🔊. Eric Snitil James Spann Kevin Williams Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore #StormHour

April Fury: Bold and the Beautiful along Lake Ontario this morning at Sodus Point, NY. James Spann Kevin Williams Jim Teske Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore PZonLAKEontario 👑 ♤ Lake Ontario  IsabellaMozzarella #StormHour Tom Laabs

Next Generation: Another brand new, sleek Amtrak Acela train set leaves Alstom USA facility in Hornell, NY as it’s pulled by older power. Capable of speeds of 160MPH, the hope is to get these on the Northeast Corridor (Boston-Washington, DC) by the end of the year.

A Finger Lakes Spring: Sun splashed and spectacular today in Ithaca, NY at Buttermilk Falls State Park. Where was this sky yesterday? 🤣 Popular gorge trail here now open for the season. Jim Teske Kevin Williams James Spann Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore #StormHour

Total Solar Eclipse on the Farm: Five minutes of Solar Eclipse Totality condensed into 1:15. When darkness arrived here in the Finger Lakes at this 1850’s farm, birds went silent and crickets were awoken. The sounds were surreal. News 8 WROC Eric Snitil Kevin Williams James Spann

Solar Eclipse Express: Traveling in style for $4000/person. Two nostalgic Pullman cars on rear of Amtrak tonight passing above raging Genesee River in Rochester on way to Niagara Falls. Trip began at 10:20am from NYC. Spend 2 nights on train, gourmet meals, tix to events.

Eclipse Update: Wegmans still has plenty of bread. All good!

This afternoon's run of the HRRR now gets us (almost) to totality time. At face value, it's ugly, suggesting near 100% cloud cover. However, a deeper dive tells a different story.

We must remember that not all clouds are created equal. While it is quite likely a veil of clouds

Spring Rage: The MIGHTY Genesee River in every way today at Letchworth State Park in Western New York. News 8 WROC Eric Snitil Natalie Kucko James Spann Kevin Williams Andy Parker Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore #StormHour

Now 6 days out, NBM ensemble guidance has trended in the wrong direction today. Indeed, there has been a general shift toward cloudier skies across WNY from a fair amount of models today.

I want to temper the pessimism with a few realities. As we've warned, guidance like this

Morning Glory: Spectacular start to the day in Western New York (Penfield). News 8 WROC James Gilbert Brennan Somers James Spann Kevin Williams Andy Parker Jim Cantore #StormHour