Rebuttal to PhilThis year, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, thereby predicting six more weeks of winter. This came as a big shock to many, since this winter has been quite mild for a good chunk of the country. Read more... |
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Staying warm and snow-freeWhen taking a look at the long-range computer models, our current pattern of above normal temperatures will continue for awhile longer. Read more... |
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Freezing Rain Advisory Through Monday MorningA freezing rain advisory remains in effect through this morning for much of the northwest half of Virginia. The advisory is in effect until 7AM for: Fluvanna, Louisa, Goochland, Hanover, and Caroline counties. The following areas will remain in the... Read more... |
Latest Possible AftershockWe received multiple reports late last evening of another possible earthquake. While there has been no official report issued by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), we did notice some activity on local seismographs. Read more... |
First official snow reported at Richmond International AirportRichmond officially recorded its first snowfall of this Winter season as flurries passed through parts of the Metro last night, January 4th. It was just a "Trace" at Richmond International Airport, but it counts!... Read more... |
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Weather Blog: Christmas weather historyThis year, Christmas Day will be mild with the chance of a few rain drops. This type of weather has actually been fairly common over the past 10 years. However, there have been some other types of weather... Read more... |
Winter Begins TonightThe start of winter, the winter solstice, occurs tonight at 12:30 AM EST. After this point, we begin to add minutes of daylight as we head towards spring. Read more... |
December So FarIt is no surprise that the December numbers show that it has been a warm month. The past two Decembers had a good dose of winter with them, but the years before those were very similar to what we are seeing now. Read more... |
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Coldest Night In Almost 10 MonthsLows by daybreak Sunday (and Monday) will dip down into the mid 20s in the Richmond metro area. Lows will be even colder -- upper teens and lower 20s -- to the far west. These are the coldest lows since late February. Read more... |
Halo Around The MoonMany of our viewers posted comments to our Facebook page about the appearance of the moon overnight. Viewer Aubrey Webb submitted this fantastic shot! Read more... |
Total Lunar Eclipse is this Saturday morningThe last Total Lunar Eclipse until 2014 will occur this Saturday morning, favoring viewers all along the Pacific Rim, including the Western U.S. However, those of us on the East Coast will Read more... |
Strong Winds Move ThroughA line of heavy rain, embedded thunder and strong winds passed through the region between 5 and 8 pm. Read more... |
Cluster of weekend aftershocks felt in central VirginiaMany central Virginians near the epicenter of seismic activity since the initial August 23, 2011 magnitude 5.8 earthquake reported to CBS 6 feeling more shaking this weekend. The United States Geological Survey... Read more... |
NORTHERN NECKMarine Information for February 4, 2012
First High Tide Time: 10:50
First High Tide Height: 1.6'
First Low Tide Time: 04:56
First Low Tide Height: 0'
Second High Tide Time: 23:07
Second High Tide Height: 1.3'
Second Low Tide Time: 17:54
Second Low Tide Height: 0.1'
Water Temperature: 1°
Wave Height: 1'
Wind: NNW at 3mph
Wind Gusts: 5mph
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VIRGINIA BEACHMarine Information for February 4, 2012
First High Tide Time: 07:24
First High Tide Height: 1.8'
First Low Tide Time: 01:37
First Low Tide Height: 0'
Second High Tide Time: 19:36
Second High Tide Height: 1.5'
Second Low Tide Time: 14:32
Second Low Tide Height: 0.2'
Water Temperature: 1°
Wave Height: 1'
Wind: NNE at 8mph
Wind Gusts: 13mph
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An upper-level disturbance and associated cold front will move through the area this weekend, bringing all areas of the state a good chance of rain. The...
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Zach Daniel is the Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist for WTVR. His weathercasts can be seen weeknights on CBS 6 at 5, 5:30, 6, 7 and 11. Zach grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and has had a keen...
CBS 6 WTVR Meteorologist Carrie Rose can be seen weekdays on "CBS 6 This Morning," "Virginia This Morning," and "CBS 6 News at Noon." She is a Certified...
Mike Stone is the meteorologist for weekend newscasts on WTVRCBS 6. He originally worked at WTVR from 1995 to 1998, when he was the weekday morning and noon...
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