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Eric Snitil

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5 months

I have never seen a display like this. The variety of colors was incredible. Taken overlooking Lake Ontario.

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3 months

WATCH: The eye of CAT 4 Hurricane #Beryl is now precariously close to the south shore of Jamaica. Maximum sustained winds are currently set at 140 mph. Seen below, a high resolution loop of the last 90 minutes from GOES East with a false color layer to highlight the eye. Scary

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1 year

Made a last second decision to grab my camera and head to Letchworth tonight on a hunch. I'm sure glad I did. That's the Milky Way seen over the Upper Falls, captured on a 15 second exposure.

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2 years

UPDATE: As of 7pm, the new Orchard Park total is up to 66" of snow. That's 5 1/2 feet! #BillsMafia

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2 months

In the United States, there has been only a single confirmed tornado today. Just one. In Buffalo, New York. If you had Buffalo on your Bingo card, congratulations.

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2 months

HOLY COW! Out of nowhere, the sky just exploded with color. This is a 10 second exposure captured over Lake Ontario from Webster around 11:15pm. A stunning display!

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Eric Snitil

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4 years

That is one scary eye. Measuring about 20 miles wide, the eye of CAT 4 Hurricane #Laura features mesovortices rotating within the eye itself. This phenomenon is typically reserved for particularly intense hurricanes.

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

One last shot before calling it a night. Looking northeast over Lake Ontario.

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Eric Snitil

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2 months

GOTCHA! With the prospect of the northern lights syncing up with the Perseid meteor shower, my goal this weekend was to capture both in the same shot. Mission accomplished.

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

For weather geeks, this is simply incredible. The GFS drops the pressure of our incoming storm down to 959 mb. The Euro is similar at 961 mb. For perspective, pressure that low is on par with what we'd expect with a CAT 3 hurricane. This thing means business.

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

The first of many shots from an incredible night. Taken from Webster, New York.

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

GFS model casually throwing out 30"+ of snow for the Buffalo area late week into the weekend. Still far too early to get overly detailed and specific. But the setup certainly appears favorable for the potential of FEET of snow downwind of Lake Erie.

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2 years

Frozen fingers be darned, my new favorite shot from the night! #ROC

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4 years

Unpopular opinion: I'd prefer snow over 90+ degrees. There. I said it.

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Eric Snitil

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3 months

Letchworth State Park, captured tonight overlooking Middle Falls.

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

LIFE UPDATE: Hard to believe we're approaching 4 years since Katie, Bolt & I arrived in Rochester. That marks the end of my contract at News 8. Somehow, I convinced them to sign me to a new contract. Sorry, Rochester. You're stuck with us!

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Eric Snitil

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4 years

I’ve been off-air the last few days following a surprise aggressive brain cancer diagnosis for my dad. I’m happy to report he came through surgery today without major issue. There’s a long road ahead, but today was a good day. If you are so inclined, I ask for your prayers.

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Eric Snitil

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6 years

In 2018, there were 10 #tornado deaths across the entire United States. Today in Lee county, 14 people lost their life. There were more fatalities in Lee county in one day than the whole country in one year.

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

For those so inclined, please keep our family in your prayers. Some of you are aware, some not, my father is at the end of his brain cancer battle. Our family is gathered in Ohio to be together with him which will keep me off TV for a bit. Hope to see you again soon!

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Eric Snitil

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2 months

When I shoot the #NorthernLights , I take literally hundreds of shots. I typically know immediately which ones are the "winners". What I've learned, though, is to always go back through the photographs with fresh eyes the following day. Sometimes, you find a hidden gem you

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Eric Snitil

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4 years

WROC has hired a new evening producer for our 6 & 11 pm newscasts. Her name is Katie Snitil. My wife will now have complete control of my weathercasts AND the ability to talk to me through my earpiece. Please pray for me.

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

Orchard Park is fast approaching 50" of snow in less than 24 hours. For most people, it's nearly impossible to grasp just how much snow that is. Big thanks to 6' 5" Josh Allen for helping us put that number in perspective. #Bills #BillsMafia

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2 years

From the pier at Ontario Beach Park #ROC

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2 years

Orchard Park has been upgraded to a Lake Effect Snow Warning, set to kick in Friday night & run through the weekend. A narrow but intense plume of accumulation could yield more than a foot of snow where squalls persist. Welcome to WNY, @MiamiDolphins #billsmafia

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Eric Snitil

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2 months

Pink pillars can already be seen in the twilight over Lake Ontario tonight. #NorthernLights

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Eric Snitil

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2 months

A friendly reminder as we gear up for another night of auroras, expectation vs. reality is an important distinction. Most photos you see on social media are the byproduct of long exposure (and often edited) shots. If you think you're going to see that with the naked eye, you're

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2 months

This month marks 5 years for me at WROC. This has been an incredibly rewarding experience as I have fallen in love with the region & work with some tremendous individuals. I thank you for trusting us with your forecast & look forward to another 5 years ahead! -Eric

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. My goodness!

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Eric Snitil

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4 years

If you live along the east coast, chances are you're under some headline courtesy of #Isaias . Tropical Storm Warnings run from Charleston to Boston. Even Maine is under a Tropical Storm Watch.

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Eric Snitil

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1 year

This isn’t a timelapse. This is real-time, nonstop lightning looking east out over Lake Ontario. The cloud to cloud strikes are as relentless as I’ve ever seen.

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

WHO REMEMBERS? On this date in 1991, Rochester meteorologists were gearing up for what would be our "Ice Storm of the Century". The storm would start the following day, March 3, and would knock out power for days and weeks for many. The city alone lost more than 10,000 trees.

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

NORTHERN LIGHTS, ROUND 2: Sunday night put on another show over Lake Ontario. My favorite shot of the night...

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Eric Snitil

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4 years

We're now officially less than one week away from the sun setting AFTER 6 pm, in case you're looking for a reason to smile.

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Eric Snitil

@EricSnitilWx

2 years

Can confirm, the Northern Lights are dancing over Rochester tonight!

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

Buffalo's seasonal snow total is now officially 101.2". This time last year, they were at 9.7".

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

Tonight marks one week since our generational northern lights display. To celebrate, here's a shot I took that hasn't been seen by anyone but me. Taken overlooking Lake Ontario from Webster. Hope you enjoy!

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

DID YOU SEE/HEAR IT? Thundersnow just now!

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Eric Snitil

@EricSnitilWx

1 year

Show of hands, who can smell the wildfire smoke in the air today?

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Eric Snitil

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6 months

Mark your calendar. Rochester's next total solar eclipse is October 26, 2144. I'm currently planning on setting up somewhere around Batavia, weather permitting.

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Eric Snitil

@EricSnitilWx

11 months

Taken around 10:30pm from West Webster, New York. An unusually quiet Lake Ontario (for November) adds a nice reflection to tonight's display.

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Eric Snitil

@EricSnitilWx

3 months

Gotcha! The northern lights paid a surprise visit tonight. Captured over Lake Ontario.

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Eric Snitil

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1 year

Lake Ontario can do some wild things. Check out the giant cliffs in the distance looking toward Greece from Webster. Just one problem-there are no giant cliffs in Greece. This is a mirage, an optical illusion resulting from the large temperature difference between water and air.

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Eric Snitil

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1 year

One of the most breathtaking displays I’ve ever seen in Rochester. Absolutely stunning! #ROC

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

Let's pretend Orchard Park receives 50" of snow by Sunday. Not a forecast, by the way. Just for fun. What would that look like? The view varies depending on which #Bills player you're talking about. Spencer & Josh, no problem. Where's Devin? Has anyone seen Devin? #BillsMafia

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Eric Snitil

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6 months

Even with clouds, what did you think? Still a cool experience?

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Eric Snitil

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6 months

Well, this feels mildly patronizing. Where was this at 3:20pm, Mother Nature?

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Eric Snitil

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6 months

We've littered social media with eclipse content over these last few weeks. Trust me, I'll be posting more. If you read nothing else, read this- ENJOY THE MOMENT. It's estimated only 1 in 10,000 people experience a total solar eclipse in their lifetime. That's 0.01%. For those

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Eric Snitil

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1 year

Easily one of the most vivid rainbows I’ve ever seen!

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Eric Snitil

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4 years

Proud husband moment tonight. Earlier this year, Katie took on a producer role at WROC. She worked the 6 and 11pm newscasts alongside me. Today, she was promoted to Executive Producer. It’s a big role, but one I know she’ll excel in. Way to go, Katie!

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Eric Snitil

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1 year

Last one before calling it a night. #ROC was treated to a wonderful display & I'm excited to hear so many of you were able to see the show, some for the first time. Rochester sure is a beautiful place!

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

GOOD NEWS! Rochester's sunset crosses the 5:30 pm threshold tonight. We're less than 4 weeks away from 6pm and about 5 weeks away from the time change that will jump our sunsets to post-7pm. Woohoo!

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

After a relatively long and hard-fought battle with glioblastoma, my father passed away this morning. Thank you for all your support during this tough time. I'll be offline for a bit as I join family to grieve and celebrate the life of a wonderful man. See you all next week.

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

Rochester's sunset crosses the 5pm mark on Saturday. That's it. That's the tweet. You're welcome.

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Eric Snitil

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5 years

It is with a heavy heart I announce my time at WSFA is coming to an end. In a few weeks, Katie, Bolt and I will move to Rochester, New York. I'll serve as the Chief Meteorologist at WROC. More to come!

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

Greetings from Letchworth!

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

An absolutely stunning sunset over Lake Ontario tonight...

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

Perhaps one of my favorite shots from the event. The aurora almost looks like it's riding atop angel's wings, doesn't it? #NorthernLights #aurora #Auroraborealis

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

You know what I love about nights like last night? There will be a group of future astronomers, meteorologists & scientists who will remember that night as the moment that sparked their interest in science. This is 7-year-old Alex who painted this watercolor interpretation of

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Eric Snitil

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9 months

I made a new friend today.

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

MORE AURORAS COMING? Earth continues to reverberate from a series of "sun burps", allowing strong to extreme geomagnetic storming to continue. While many lower level geomagnetic storms result in a one-shot opportunity, it is not uncommon for significant events like this to have

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Eric Snitil

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3 months

The Milky Way, as captured tonight from Pultneyville, New York.

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

Kaboom! Lightning illuminating the sky, water and sand at Ontario Beach Park tonight. #ROC

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Eric Snitil

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1 year

The aurora dancing over Lake Ontario tonight, as seen from Webster. #ROC

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

We did it! Rochester has officially broken the 80 degree mark for the first time in 2022! This is the warmest it’s been since September 20 of last year.

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

This afternoon will be my last time on TV for a bit. I'm finally pursuing my dream of being a circus performer. Kidding...I'm having hip surgery in the morning. Nothing serious, stitching up a torn labrum and shaving down some bone so I can be good as new again. The surgery

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

Want some good news for your Twitter feed? After gaining only small chunks of daylight for the last few weeks, we are now gaining more than 2 minutes of daylight EACH DAY: That amounts to 15 minutes a week and more than 1 hour in the next month!

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

Great example of why overtime rules need to be changed. The fact that Josh Allen doesn’t even get to touch the football is so dissatisfying.

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Eric Snitil

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1 year

Thunderstorm over Lake Ontario tonight, as seen from Webster. #ROC

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

I’m not sure I’ve seen Lake Ontario water this clear and transparent. Those aren’t waves, rather ripples in the sand below.

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Eric Snitil

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5 years

My first 3 months in Rochester are in the books. My favorite things so far (in no particular order): 1. How kind & welcoming people have been to Katie & I 2. Wegmans 3. The people I work with at WROC 4. Wegmans 5. Snow (Bolt agrees with this too) 6. Wegmans

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

This guy hasn’t left my side since surgery. Wherever I go, he goes.

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Eric Snitil

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2 years

I want to be clear on a big point. You're going to see a ton of snow-related content on social media in the coming days. Closings, cancellations, crazy snow maps. This is NOT Rochester's storm. There will NOT be big travel problems around Rochester. This is a west side story.

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Eric Snitil

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5 months

Surgery complete and went smoothly. Thank you for all the well wishes!

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5 months

One of the more fascinating facets of last night's display occurred early in the evening when twilight wasn't completely over with. I had my camera pointed northeast, the usual location for spotting auroras still early in the night. I saw nothing. Instead, I scanned the horizon

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4 months

Some quick Meteorology 101- This map has been making the rounds online, depicting 500 mb heights next week. Long story short, it showcases the atmospheric height of a certain pressure level, in this case, 500 mb. Why is this important? Atmospheric heights are largely a

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4 years

On this day 5 years ago, Katie & I said "I do" on a sunny morning in Millbrook, Alabama. We're celebrating our 5 year anniversary with a lovely Red Lobster delivery dinner & a howling husky. Wouldn't have it any other way! Love you, Katie!

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3 months

In the month of July, the state of New York has seen more tornadoes than Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Mississippi & Alabama combined.

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1 year

Despite bright moonlight, the aurora was able to make a cameo tonight on Rochester's northern horizon. #ROC

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Eric Snitil

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2 months

EVEN STRONGER: A "Severe" G4 geomagnetic storm is now underway on planet Earth. I captured this image below earlier this morning during the G3 phase of the storm. At G4, auroras can bleed into low latitudes. While many lower-level storms (G1-G2) have a tendency to flare up and

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Eric Snitil

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2 months

I'll leave you with one last shot before calling it a night. While the curtains of green dazzled, the ambient pink and purple was strong enough to tint the incoming clouds. A beautiful display over Lake Ontario.

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Eric Snitil

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11 months

The view from Bristol Mountain as peak color dazzles. Taken this afternoon, 10/28/23.

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1 year

Tonight's Rochester sunset, tinged red with wildfire smoke. #ROC

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3 months

Farmington, NY, courtesy Ron and Sally Maxson

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4 years

BREAKING: After 13 days (more than 300 consecutive hours below freezing), it appears Rochester has briefly touched 32 degrees. Please celebrate accordingly.

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1 year

That's a wrap! The last sunset of summer 2023, aided by high clouds courtesy of Tropical Storm Ophelia...

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1 year

The first sunset of fall, captured from Webster.

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Eric Snitil

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3 years

Today marks 2 years since we packed up our lives and started our new adventure in Rochester. Two of the three pictured below are currently working at News 8. The third is an honorary weather dog. Thank you for welcoming us to this community & into your homes every night.

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Eric Snitil

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3 months

Simply incredible. This map shows each of the Tornado Warning polygons our region dealt with today, all superimposed onto one map. In total, NWS Buffalo issued 18 Tornado Warnings, a new record. NWS Binghamton issued 21, one away from a record. #ROC

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5 months

And this is why I can’t have nice things.

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3 years

Just so you know, we're only a week away from an 8pm sunset time in Rochester. Please celebrate accordingly.

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7 months

Rochester, New York. Currently as warm or warmer than: -Las Vegas, NV -Phoenix, AZ -New Orleans, LA -Montgomery, AL

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11 months

Just a little bit of November lightning over Lake Ontario tonight, as seen from West Webster. #ROC

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1 month

The planet Saturn, rings included, captured tonight over Rochester more than 800,000,000 miles away.

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1 year

I’m running out of fingers, next year I’ll have to use my thumb. Can’t believe it’s now been 4 years at WROC. Thank you WNY for accepting me into your homes and trusting us with your forecast. Looking forward to counting the years with my other hand for awhile longer!

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1 year

Passing through Cleveland this weekend, Bolt and I got a chance to say hello to Dad. A temporary wooden cross has now been replaced by his permanent headstone. They did a beautiful job, he’d be proud.

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5 months

Welcome to the world, Baby Michael! Proud uncle moment today as this little nugget was hatched at 3.22am this morning. Six pounds, six ounces and completely happy and healthy, as is Mom (my sister Nicole).

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2 years

New update has Orchard Park at 59" of snow, 1" shy of 5 feet.

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3 years

FYI, the only person who has the true power to cancel schools on Friday is @scotthetsko , but you have to send him an email first. You can email him at sehetsko @sbgtv .com. Please use the subject line "Eric says hi".

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2 years

A big thank you goes out to crews who are braving the cold tonight to restore power. Not a fun or easy job, especially right before Christmas. Thank you for what you do.

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3 years

How about some good news to fill your Twitter feed? Tonight's sunset in Rochester is 4:35pm. From here, we start slowly gaining seconds & eventually minutes in the sunset department. By the end of the month, we'll have gained 10 minutes with sunset time at 4:45pm on December 31.

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