Meteorologist Henry Margusity details the aftermath of a massive blizzard that recently hammered the Midwest, dropping anywhere from 3 to 30 inches of snow in areas like Wisconsin. As this powerful system pushes up into Canada, its associated cold front is bringing a dangerous mix of severe weather today, including the potential for tornado activity. On the back side of this front, a band of snow is currently tracking through the Appalachians and up into New York and Pennsylvania, expected to leave 1 to 3 inches of accumulation. While the blizzard departs, the active pattern continues without […]

Are ice cleats safe to wear indoors? In most cases, the answer would be no, traditional ice cleats are designed for a sole purpose: preventing slip and fall incidents on icy surfaces. Picture an airport in the middle of January, someplace like Chicago that experiences brutal winters. The employees who work outdoors need footwear that will keep them slipping when they walk, so they put on a pair of ice cleats, allowing them to walk safely over slick surfaces. Once they get inside, it’s a whole different story. Read on to learn why most ice cleats are not meant for indoor wear, and to find out m[…]

A practical guide for separating fact from fiction in winter safety Slips and falls are one of the most common workplace injuries during winter. Yet many organizations still rely on outdated beliefs that unintentionally increase risk. These myths lead to underestimating hazards, misusing equipment, and assuming workers are safer than they truly are. Myth 1: “We use salt, so we are covered” Reality: Salt helps, but it is not a complete solution. Salt becomes ineffective when temperatures fall below certain levels. Even when applied correctly, refreezing happens overnight, shaded areas remain sl[…]

Meteorologist Henry Margusity reports on a massive blizzard currently battering the Northeast, dropping up to 30 inches of snow across areas from New Jersey and New York City up through Southern New England. While this "powerhouse" storm is beginning to head out to sea, places like Maine will continue to see high winds, blowing snow, and heavy accumulation through the afternoon. Unfortunately, the relief will be incredibly short-lived, as a rapid succession of weak clippers and new storm systems are lined up right behind it. Margusity warns that the exact same areas currently being buried will[…]

The 2026 winter season is proving to be one for the record books, and the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday is no exception. According to the latest weather forecast from meteorologist Henry Margusity, a significant weather system is set to transform much of the United States into a classic winter scene just in time for the weekend of February 14. This "Valentine’s Day delivery" is part of a larger, long-term weather pattern driven by a stratospheric warming event. This atmospheric phenomenon is effectively "pancaking" Arctic air southward, ensuring that cold temperatures and snowy conditions r[…]

Meteorologist Henry Margusity delivers a stark update, confirming that winter has returned with a vengeance after a major storm system brought widespread snow and ice to nearly half of the country. The immediate forecast highlights a departing system still dropping snow in the Northeast, followed by lingering cold air and a series of clipper systems bringing light snow to the Great Lakes and Midwest throughout the week. A potentially significant coastal storm is also being monitored for the upcoming weekend, which could impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, though forecast models currently di[…]