Nick Bassill
@nickpbassill.bsky.social
Meteorologist |
Director Of The NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @NYSWRCC |
Director of R&D, UAlbany's Center Of Excellence | Affiliated With @nysmesonet
Mostly Weather | Politics & WI Sports #gobadgers | Thoughts Mine
Director Of The NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @NYSWRCC |
Director of R&D, UAlbany's Center Of Excellence | Affiliated With @nysmesonet
Mostly Weather | Politics & WI Sports #gobadgers | Thoughts Mine
Well, I guess it's better than a polar vortex economy?
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Well, I guess it's better than a polar vortex economy?
I'm shocked. Shocked! Well, not that shocked.gif
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I'm shocked. Shocked! Well, not that shocked.gif
This morning had mid-winter cold temperatures, aided somewhat by good radiational cooling from fresh snow in much of upstate NY. Before last night, the coldest @nysmesonet.org temperature of the season was around 0F. Old Forge got all the way down to -19F. #nywx
December 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This morning had mid-winter cold temperatures, aided somewhat by good radiational cooling from fresh snow in much of upstate NY. Before last night, the coldest @nysmesonet.org temperature of the season was around 0F. Old Forge got all the way down to -19F. #nywx
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Here's a summary of the weather for the rest of the morning and afternoon. The greatest impact from this storm is potentially hazardous travel.
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Here's a summary of the weather for the rest of the morning and afternoon. The greatest impact from this storm is potentially hazardous travel.
Live look at the @nypost.com trying to post a competent weather story:
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Live look at the @nypost.com trying to post a competent weather story:
There are so many accounts like this that just follow as many people as possible hoping some of them follow back.
The latest follower is Mr. "Ziplok", who has this incredibly sad post as his pinned post. #cringe
The latest follower is Mr. "Ziplok", who has this incredibly sad post as his pinned post. #cringe
Simply one of the greatest shots ever made in basketball history. @nba.com #nba #basketball #ziplok #largocentralpark I made this one at Largo Central Park in Largo, Florida. www.ziplok.net If you like it repost it thanks!
November 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
There are so many accounts like this that just follow as many people as possible hoping some of them follow back.
The latest follower is Mr. "Ziplok", who has this incredibly sad post as his pinned post. #cringe
The latest follower is Mr. "Ziplok", who has this incredibly sad post as his pinned post. #cringe
I love these timelines that the @nyswrcc.bsky.social team puts out in scenarios like this. If you're traveling for Thanksgiving next week in/near NY, keep an eye on the weather.
We're a week away from Thanksgiving, and there's a chance of some snowy or rainy weather during the extended weekend. Here's what we know, what we don't know, and when we expect to have more confidence. ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I love these timelines that the @nyswrcc.bsky.social team puts out in scenarios like this. If you're traveling for Thanksgiving next week in/near NY, keep an eye on the weather.
Meanwhile, in NY:
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Meanwhile, in NY:
Storms like this highlight the influence terrain has on (winter) weather in NY. With low pressure across the Southern Tier, the ADK acts to channel flow down the Mohawk and induce cold air damning in northern NY. Meanwhile, higher elevations stay warmer. Classic icing set-up for northern NY. #nywx
November 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Storms like this highlight the influence terrain has on (winter) weather in NY. With low pressure across the Southern Tier, the ADK acts to channel flow down the Mohawk and induce cold air damning in northern NY. Meanwhile, higher elevations stay warmer. Classic icing set-up for northern NY. #nywx
I love following election results in Maine, because you get hilarious precincts like this. My favorite part is the ">95% of the vote in" estimate in a 3 vote district.
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I love following election results in Maine, because you get hilarious precincts like this. My favorite part is the ">95% of the vote in" estimate in a 3 vote district.
I've never seen a World Series where both teams were so allergic to scoring runners from 3rd with fewer than 2 outs.
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I've never seen a World Series where both teams were so allergic to scoring runners from 3rd with fewer than 2 outs.
I want to acknowledge that the hurricane hunters have been working relentlessly and in dangerous conditions - *without pay* - to do their best to help other countries (in this case).
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
October 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I want to acknowledge that the hurricane hunters have been working relentlessly and in dangerous conditions - *without pay* - to do their best to help other countries (in this case).
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
Hardly the most important aspect of #Melissa, but the overshooting top about halfway through this loop on the south-central part of Jamaica is interesting (visible as a white speck that grows to a tiny circle). Likely caused by a topographical boost to already intense convection.
October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Hardly the most important aspect of #Melissa, but the overshooting top about halfway through this loop on the south-central part of Jamaica is interesting (visible as a white speck that grows to a tiny circle). Likely caused by a topographical boost to already intense convection.
I know rainbow color schemes have gotten a bad rap lately for accessibility reasons, but ... they're really perfect for hurricanes like #Melissa.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
October 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I know rainbow color schemes have gotten a bad rap lately for accessibility reasons, but ... they're really perfect for hurricanes like #Melissa.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
Jordan Love is such an underrated great QB this year. Little run game, banged up o-line and WR group, and is 29-35 for 360 yards against a nice Pittsburgh pass rush with arguably 3 drops.
October 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Jordan Love is such an underrated great QB this year. Little run game, banged up o-line and WR group, and is 29-35 for 360 yards against a nice Pittsburgh pass rush with arguably 3 drops.
I'm glad a big market baseball team, who also has the highest payroll, is going to the World Series yet again. Yay. Whoo. Much interest.
October 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I'm glad a big market baseball team, who also has the highest payroll, is going to the World Series yet again. Yay. Whoo. Much interest.
As a Brewers' fan, this is already a nauseating viewing experience. Unabashed gushing over anything Dodgers, all borderline pitches getting called in whatever way benefits LA, etc. Gross.
October 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
As a Brewers' fan, this is already a nauseating viewing experience. Unabashed gushing over anything Dodgers, all borderline pitches getting called in whatever way benefits LA, etc. Gross.
Here's the likely final map of "how many days since" the @nysmesonet.org stations here observed a given gust/direction combo.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here's the likely final map of "how many days since" the @nysmesonet.org stations here observed a given gust/direction combo.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
Now that we're within range of the HRRR for this storm, here's a statewide map of "how many days since" a given gust/direction combo was forecast by the HRRR.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
October 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Now that we're within range of the HRRR for this storm, here's a statewide map of "how many days since" a given gust/direction combo was forecast by the HRRR.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
One important part of the possible coastal storm is that winds will be roughly from the NE. This is already a rare direction, and last winter featured basically zero nor'easters.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One important part of the possible coastal storm is that winds will be roughly from the NE. This is already a rare direction, and last winter featured basically zero nor'easters.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
Minor mystery: the @nysmesonet.org's York site gusted to 45.4 mph today, when no other stations were even half that. There is no rain, or even many clouds in NY today.
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
October 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Minor mystery: the @nysmesonet.org's York site gusted to 45.4 mph today, when no other stations were even half that. There is no rain, or even many clouds in NY today.
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
I recognize that significant impacts from #Imelda are still possible without a direct landfall, but it's curious that the @accuweather.com track makes landfall while the NHC forecast keeps the storm offshore.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
September 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I recognize that significant impacts from #Imelda are still possible without a direct landfall, but it's curious that the @accuweather.com track makes landfall while the NHC forecast keeps the storm offshore.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
Fun with data:
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx
September 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Fun with data:
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx