How a groundhog, a lion, and a lamb shape spring weather folklore

As we approach March and the first day of spring on March 20, will it come "In like a lion out like a lamb", and will we have six more weeks of winter like Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Groundhog Day?

Weekend forecast, next week's NYC storm threat
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FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods joins Newsroom Live with Dan Bowens to talk about the New York City weather forecast for the weekend.

This weekend could bring more snow, rain for NYC area: See latest weekend forecast

For the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut region, the key question is where the rain snow line sets up and how much cold air remains in place at the surface.

College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.

Another winter storm could bring more snow to NYC, NJ, CT next week

The NYC area may not be done with winter yet. Forecast models show another potential storm early next week that could bring accumulating snow to parts of the Northeast.

Talking next week's snowstorm threat in NYC
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FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods joins Tina Cervasio on Newsroom Live to talk the latest weather forecast and the potential for another snowstorm next week in New York City.

NYC weather | Rain-snow mix possible today; snow chance Sunday, Monday
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A light rain-snow mix is possible Thursday as clouds increase across the New York City area. Any precipitation late morning into early afternoon is expected to be light and brief, with highs near 40 degrees in the city and colder readings north and west. Forecasters are also tracking a system that could bring accumulating snow late Sunday into Monday. Details on timing and totals remain uncertain, but the potential for impacts will become clearer in the coming days.

Could NY see more snow on Friday? | Wednesday evening forecast
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So far this week New York has seen a blizzard on Sunday and several inches Wednesday. But, could more snow be in the forecast come the end of this week? FOX 5 chief meteorologist Nick Gregory breaks it down.

Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest storm in Atlantic history

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.

Wintry mix possible Thursday as forecasters eye another potential snowstorm next week

Forecasters say NY, NJ and CT could see a wintry mix Thursday, and are watching another potential winter storm early next week that could bring additional snow or mixed precipitation to the region.

Another NYC snowstorm next week!? Early thoughts
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FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods joins Dan Bowens on Newsroom Live to talk about the potential for another snowstorm next week.

Metro-North line limits service due to car on tracks: See details

As of 8:07 a.m., Metro-North said it is running limited trains on the New Canaan Line and warned that additional service suspensions are possible as crews clear the accident and make repairs to the crossing at Richmond Hill Road.

Snow returns in NYC, snowball fight controversy and Staten Island still digging out
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A messy winter stretch continues across the tri-state: a quick burst of wet snow creates slick roads and a slower morning commute, with spinouts and delays reported on major routes, plus impacts to trains and transit as the region recovers from the storm. In NYC, police are also investigating a Washington Square Park snowball fight that escalated after officers arrived to control the crowd. The NYPD says officers were hit with snowballs and chunks of ice, and the search is on for suspects as city leaders debate how serious the incident was. And on Staten Island, neighborhoods buried under deep snowfall totals say plowing resources still weren’t enough — as the borough continues digging out and frustrations linger over decisions like reopening schools, with citywide attendance reported at 63%.

NYC plow tracker: Follow DSNY crews as fresh snow falls across the city

Sanitation crews continue clearing slushy neighborhood streets, while a follow-up clipper system adds a light coating of fresh snow. Track plows here.

New York blizzard cancels thousands of flights
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After a weekend blizzard in New York dumped nearly two feet of snow, thousands of flights across the country have been delayed or canceled.