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FEATURE WEATHER STORIES

Rebuttal to Phil

Rebuttal to Phil

This 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.

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Richmond January 2012 weather summary: warmer and drier than average

Richmond January 2012 weather summary: warmer and drier than average

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Staying warm and snow-free

Staying warm and snow-free

When taking a look at the long-range computer models, our current pattern of above normal temperatures will continue for awhile longer.

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Stats On The Winter So Far

Stats On The Winter So Far

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Freezing Rain Advisory Through Monday Morning

Freezing Rain Advisory Through Monday Morning

A 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...

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Latest Possible Aftershock

Latest Possible Aftershock

We 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.

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Daylight Increasing

Daylight Increasing

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First official snow reported at Richmond International Airport

First official snow reported at Richmond International Airport

Richmond 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!...

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Weather Blog: Christmas weather history

Weather Blog: Christmas weather history

This 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...

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Winter Begins Tonight

Winter Begins Tonight

The 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.

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December So Far

December So Far

It 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.

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Coldest Morning Since February

Coldest Morning Since February

Actual recorded lows from Sunday, December 11

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Coldest Night In Almost 10 Months

Coldest Night In Almost 10 Months

Lows 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.

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Halo Around The Moon

Halo Around The Moon

Many of our viewers posted comments to our Facebook page about the appearance of the moon overnight.  Viewer Aubrey Webb submitted this fantastic shot!

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Total Lunar Eclipse is this Saturday morning

Total Lunar Eclipse is this Saturday morning

The 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

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Strong Winds Move Through

Strong Winds Move Through

A line of heavy rain, embedded thunder and strong winds passed through the region between 5 and 8 pm.

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Rain/Snow Mix Possible Early Thursday

Rain/Snow Mix Possible Early Thursday

Tuesday Evening Update:

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Active 2011 tropical season ends today

Active 2011 tropical season ends today

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A Warm Few Days

A Warm Few Days

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Cluster of weekend aftershocks felt in central Virginia

Cluster of weekend aftershocks felt in central Virginia

Many 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...

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CURRENTLY ON THE WATER

NORTHERN NECK

Marine 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:
Wave Height: 1'
Wind: NNW at 3mph
Wind Gusts: 5mph

VIRGINIA BEACH

Marine 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:
Wave Height: 1'
Wind: NNE at 8mph
Wind Gusts: 13mph
7 Day Forecast Discussion

7 Day Forecast Discussion

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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Rebuttal to Phil

Richmond January 2012 weather summary: warmer and drier than average

Weather Blog: Be Careful What You Wish For

Monday evening aftershock one of the strongest

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Zach Daniel

Zach Daniel

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...

Carrie Rose

Carrie Rose

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

Mike Stone

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...