Bill Kardas

Utica

Chief Meteorologist at WKTV-TV (Utica,NY)

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Rounds Of Showers and Storms Continue Friday

3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

Unsettled weather is expected today, with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are most likely in the afternoon and could produce gusty winds and locally heavy rain. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Scattered showers continue tonight and into early Saturday, with highs in the mid 70s. Clouds give way to sunshine late Saturday. Partly sunny on Sunday, with highs in the mid 70s. The next area of low pressure arrives on Monday, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms.
Wet Weather Returns

3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

After a beautiful stretch of dry, sunny, weather, the weather changes tonight. A cold front arrives, bringing a few thunderstorms to the region late this evening and tonight. Overnight lows in the low 60s. The front stalls in our area on Friday, meaning showers will linger throughout the day. A few downpours and rumbles of thunder are possible in the afternoon. Highs in the low 70s. The weather starts out wet on Saturday, but improves throughout the day.
Hot and Humid Today, Showers and Storms Late

3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

Feeling like the middle of summer today, with increasing humidity and very warm temperatures. Partly sunny skies, with highs in the mid 80s. A cold front arrives late this evening, producing a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Showers and a few storms continue tonight, with overnight lows in the low 60s. The front stalls in Central New York tomorrow, producing showers and a few thunderstorms. Highs in the low to mid 70s.
Hazy, Hot, and Humid Today

3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

Hazy and hot today, with faded sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 80s. The weather remains dry throughout the day, marking the third day in a row of dry weather. Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to have a small but noticeable impact on air quality today. Clear tonight and mild, with overnight lows in the mid 60s. A cold front arrives late Thursday, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Warm and a bit humid, with highs in the low 80s. A few storms could be on the stronger side.
Warm Weather Continues with Faded Sunshine

3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

Consecutive dry days ahead! Faded sunshine is expected to continue today. Warmer than yesterday, with highs in the upper 70s. A light haze in the air comes from Canadian wildfire smoke. A minor impact on air quality is expected. Clear tonight, with overnight lows in the 50s. Sunny on Wednesday and very warm, with highs in the mid 80s!The dry stretch of weather ends on Thursday as a cold front arrives. Showers and thunderstorms are expected, with highs in the mid 70s.
Warm and Dry Today, Cool and Damp This Weekend

4 weeks ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

Mostly cloudy skies today, with temperatures back near 70 this afternoon. Enjoy it, because the weather turns rainy, breezy, and cooler for the weekend as a nor'easter moves to the east. Rain arrives late tonight, with the steadiest rain east of Utica through Saturday morning. Cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Mostly cloudy on Sunday with the chance of a passing shower. Highs in the upper 50s.
On and Off Rain Showers This Week

1 month ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

After a nice, but short break from the rain, a few lingering showers will be around today. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid 60s. Low pressure will move out, along with the showers. Mostly cloudy tonight, with overnight lows in the low 50s. Mostly cloudy on Friday. Seasonable, with highs near 70. A nor'easter develops and brings a wind swept, chilly rain to Central New York this weekend. High temperatures only climb into the 50s on Saturday. Cloudy with showers on Sunday and highs near 60.
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast

1 month ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

Another cloudy, chilly, dreary, day across Central New York. It's not expected to rain as much as yesterday, but it does stay as cold. Highs only near 50. Cloudy skies tonight with widespread rain. Overnight lows in the low 40s. Low pressure continues to drive our weather heading into the weekend. Cloudy skies on Saturday and Sunday, with scattered showers. Highs in the mid 50s. The weather turns warmer and sunnier on Memorial Day, with only a passing shower or two. Highs in the upper 60s.
Cold and Rainy Today

1 month ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

A cold, cloudy, wet, day across Central New York as a nor'easter develops off the Atlantic Coast. High temperatures only climb into the upper 40s. With the wind, it will feel more like low 40s. Rain continues tonight, with overnight lows in the low 40s. Rain continues on Friday with a few breaks in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Rainfall totals between Thursday and Friday look to be 1-1.5" and no significant river flooding is expected.
Cloudy and Dry This Morning, Rain This Evening

1 month ago | wktv.com | Bill Kardas

A cold, wet, dreary weather pattern settles in for the remainder of the week. Cloudy skies this morning give way to rain as a slow-moving area of low pressure arrives. Rain is generally light and steady starting this afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Rain continues into the evening and overnight, with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 40s. Low pressure develops off the Atlantic as a nor'easter on Thursday. Widespread rain continues, with highs only in the 40s. Cloudy with steady rain on Friday.