Travis Koshko
@traviskoshko.bsky.social
Chief meteorologist @ CBS19 in Charlottesville, Virginia; Penn State Meteorology alumnus, senior cat rescuer, photographer, KCBS BBQ judge, aurora enjoyer. Opinions are my own.
Pennsylvania is not the Midwest.
Pennsylvania is not the Midwest.
I'm keeping an eye on Tuesday morning as our next low-pressure system could bring some sleet/freezing rain before sunrise (read: slick roads for the AM commute). Temperatures will warm to change everything to rain by mid-morning.
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
November 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I'm keeping an eye on Tuesday morning as our next low-pressure system could bring some sleet/freezing rain before sunrise (read: slick roads for the AM commute). Temperatures will warm to change everything to rain by mid-morning.
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
Non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner, for the win. Why not crock-pot chili instead?
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner, for the win. Why not crock-pot chili instead?
There's a lot to unpack in this forecast. Highlights:
1) Mild Wednesday, OK for travel;
2) Colder for Thanksgiving & the holiday weekend;
3) Some could reach the teens Friday night/Saturday morning;
4) Cold for the Commonwealth Clash;
5) Sunday & Tuesday afternoon could see showers.
1) Mild Wednesday, OK for travel;
2) Colder for Thanksgiving & the holiday weekend;
3) Some could reach the teens Friday night/Saturday morning;
4) Cold for the Commonwealth Clash;
5) Sunday & Tuesday afternoon could see showers.
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
There's a lot to unpack in this forecast. Highlights:
1) Mild Wednesday, OK for travel;
2) Colder for Thanksgiving & the holiday weekend;
3) Some could reach the teens Friday night/Saturday morning;
4) Cold for the Commonwealth Clash;
5) Sunday & Tuesday afternoon could see showers.
1) Mild Wednesday, OK for travel;
2) Colder for Thanksgiving & the holiday weekend;
3) Some could reach the teens Friday night/Saturday morning;
4) Cold for the Commonwealth Clash;
5) Sunday & Tuesday afternoon could see showers.
Really cool fog bow as seen from Shamrock Road this morning. And it’s a double!
November 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Really cool fog bow as seen from Shamrock Road this morning. And it’s a double!
Accident: NB US-29 @ Airport Road. Looks like several cars involved and at least one lane blocked.
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Accident: NB US-29 @ Airport Road. Looks like several cars involved and at least one lane blocked.
It aint' much, but it's Charlottesville's first measurable rain in nine days. Showers will be gone by sunrise Wednesday and more rain could be coming late Friday into Saturday.
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
It aint' much, but it's Charlottesville's first measurable rain in nine days. Showers will be gone by sunrise Wednesday and more rain could be coming late Friday into Saturday.
Peak wind gusts so far today as of 5:15pm:
*Fan Mountain: 46mph
*Wintergreen: 42mph
*CBS19 Studio: 40mph
*Carter Mountain: 39mph
*Madison: 36mph
*Fan Mountain: 46mph
*Wintergreen: 42mph
*CBS19 Studio: 40mph
*Carter Mountain: 39mph
*Madison: 36mph
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Peak wind gusts so far today as of 5:15pm:
*Fan Mountain: 46mph
*Wintergreen: 42mph
*CBS19 Studio: 40mph
*Carter Mountain: 39mph
*Madison: 36mph
*Fan Mountain: 46mph
*Wintergreen: 42mph
*CBS19 Studio: 40mph
*Carter Mountain: 39mph
*Madison: 36mph
VERY windy conditions, low fuel moisture, and very dry air today will lead to critical fire danger across all of central Virginia through this afternoon. A *red flag warning* is in effect until 6pm Sunday; outdoor burning is HIGHLY discouraged.
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
VERY windy conditions, low fuel moisture, and very dry air today will lead to critical fire danger across all of central Virginia through this afternoon. A *red flag warning* is in effect until 6pm Sunday; outdoor burning is HIGHLY discouraged.
Wednesday night was another winner for the Northern Lights. Was able to catch three substorms which contained colors and pillars visible to the naked eye.
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Wednesday night was another winner for the Northern Lights. Was able to catch three substorms which contained colors and pillars visible to the naked eye.
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
Yep.
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Yep.
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
Winds have already gusted over 30mph in Syria (Madison Co.) and Free Union (Albemarle Co.) this morning. Expect winds to stay gusty through Tuesday evening before easing somewhat for the midweek.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Winds have already gusted over 30mph in Syria (Madison Co.) and Free Union (Albemarle Co.) this morning. Expect winds to stay gusty through Tuesday evening before easing somewhat for the midweek.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
It’s nice to see some foliage holdouts across Central Virginia.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s nice to see some foliage holdouts across Central Virginia.
Check out how much colder temepratures are at 10pm Thursday compared to 10pm Wednesday.
Oof.
Oof.
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Check out how much colder temepratures are at 10pm Thursday compared to 10pm Wednesday.
Oof.
Oof.
As expected: severe drought conditions are now showing up in parts of central Virginia (including Charlottesville). Our yearly rainfall deficit is now roughly five and a half inches. We need rain!
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
As expected: severe drought conditions are now showing up in parts of central Virginia (including Charlottesville). Our yearly rainfall deficit is now roughly five and a half inches. We need rain!
Our Carter Mountain weather station (FW5988) had a wind gust of 37mph about half an hour ago; this is the fastest gust recorded there all day.
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Our Carter Mountain weather station (FW5988) had a wind gust of 37mph about half an hour ago; this is the fastest gust recorded there all day.
WIND ADVISORY: 1pm Wednesday to 1am Thursday; wind gusts up to 50mph possible in the mountains.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
WIND ADVISORY: 1pm Wednesday to 1am Thursday; wind gusts up to 50mph possible in the mountains.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
Per UVA: all clear has been given.
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Per UVA: all clear has been given.
Follow-up from UVA:
November 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Follow-up from UVA:
Sunshine has returned for this first Monday of November 2025.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sunshine has returned for this first Monday of November 2025.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
Here's a different perspective of our lack of rain so far this October in Charlottesville. Days in green mark days of measurable rain. We haven't even seen a half-inch of rain all month.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Here's a different perspective of our lack of rain so far this October in Charlottesville. Days in green mark days of measurable rain. We haven't even seen a half-inch of rain all month.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
With leaves at or near peak across central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, a wind forecast like this is NOT what you want to see if you have any hopes of checking out the foliage. There may not be many leaves left on the branches by the end of the week!
October 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
With leaves at or near peak across central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, a wind forecast like this is NOT what you want to see if you have any hopes of checking out the foliage. There may not be many leaves left on the branches by the end of the week!
This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. We'll do so locally by turning clocks BACK one hour. How will this affect sunrise and sunset times? The graphic below provides some insight.
October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. We'll do so locally by turning clocks BACK one hour. How will this affect sunrise and sunset times? The graphic below provides some insight.
Rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning won't be a drought-buster but some places could see more than a half-inch. Halloween will be windy but dry for trick-or-treating and high school football games. The jury is still out on rain chances early next week...
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning won't be a drought-buster but some places could see more than a half-inch. Halloween will be windy but dry for trick-or-treating and high school football games. The jury is still out on rain chances early next week...