Scott Hetsko

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Meteorologist at WHAM-TV (Rochester, NY)

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Stormy Saturday, Cooler Sunday

1 month ago | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, NY -- Another big change in temperature is coming to our area over the weekend. We will start Saturday with a few storms again but they will be more scattered than the storms that crossed the area Friday morning. Looks like morning thunder is on the agenda again for tomorrow morning. By early afternoon, expect more thunderstorms to fire up especially from the Finger Lakes into central NY ahead of a strong cold front. The primary threat from these storms will be damaging wind gusts.
Locally heavy rain on the way tonight

1 month ago | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, N.Y. -- It wasn't that long ago that the region is in the midst of a dry spell. Rain, heavy at time tonight especially East of Rochester could cause some localized flash flooding. Here's where we think the risk is highest for some wet basements and streets early Wednesday. Heaviest rain will fall later tonight along a 30 miles wide corridor that stretches from Binghamton Northward to Oswego. Where will the heaviest rain fall tonight?
Local lake snow and wind persist through early Wednesday

Feb 17, 2025 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, N.Y. -- Area wide snow is over now but more localized lake snow will be an issue in the days ahead. Gusty Westerly winds will focus the lake effect for towns near and North of Route 104 through Tuesday evening. Northern and Eastern Wayne county will record the highest snow totals during the period. Highly localized lake effect snow aheadElsewhere, very cold air and wind chill values below zero will be felt tonight and Tuesday.
SNOW UPDATE: 1-3" of snow makes for tough evening travel

Feb 12, 2025 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, NY -- Expect moderate snow and slow going on the roads tonight. A period of snow will shut down later this evening as milder air works into the regoin. LOW VISIBILITY WITH SNOW ON THE WHAM CAMEVENING SNOW FALLING HEAVY THROUGH 8 P.M .
Wet snow will cause slick roads later tonight

Feb 3, 2025 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, NY -- Just enough cold air will work back into our area tonight to change rain showers to a period of wet snow. Expect the changeover between 6-8 p.m. tonight with slick roads possible for the later evening hours. Colder air brings a period of wet snow later this eveningIt's not going to be a lot of snow but wet snow is extra slippery on roads. Slow down if you must head out later tonight. Slushy 1-2" possible later tonight
Brutal shot of cold here next week

Jan 16, 2025 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, N.Y. -- January has been typically cold since it began a little over two weeks ago. We're watching an even colder round of temperatures set to reach our area beginning on Sunday. Somewhat milder weather will be in the region through before the front arrives with rain and snow on Saturday. Highs will peak near 40 degrees on Saturday then tumble through the 20s on Sunday.
2025 weather so far? The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind.

Jan 9, 2025 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, N.Y. -- Windy weather and 2025 have been bestfriends since the year began. According to data from the Rochester airport, each day so far has had wind gusts of at least 27 mph and most days have had much higher gusts!Gusty winds have been constant so far this JanuaryWinds remained strong on Thursday afternoon with speeds reaching over 30 mph at times. The forecast for Friday will be for more sunshine and less wind!Cold and windy again on Thursday in Rochester
Lake snow persists tonight into Friday

Dec 5, 2024 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A strong cold front brought a burst of snow this morning across the area resulting in a slow ride to work. Much colder air crossing the lakes tonight will result in more localized lake effect snow to fall. Tonight's snow will be much more fluffy due to the colder temperatures so blowing and drifting of snow is possible in the most persistent snow bands.
Snow accumulates for a select few tonight

Nov 21, 2024 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — It looks like many areas in the Southern Tier will see the first accumulating snow of the season heading into late tonight and Friday. The snow looks like it will avoid more densely populated areas near Rochester and Buffalo. Higher elevations south of the city will experience colder temperatures, leading to more efficient wet snow production later this week. Here's what that looks like as you look up through the first few thousand feet above.
The sun fills the sky for part of the weekend

Nov 15, 2024 | 13wham.com | Scott Hetsko

Rochester, N.Y. -- High pressure will nestle into Western New York on Saturday which will bring a brief end to the cloudy skies. It will be a cool day and breezy as temperatures will fight to reach the low 50s. We will lose the sunshine pretty quickly during the course of Sunday morning. No rain is expected until a few showers pass through overnight Sunday into Monday morning. Only the wind may play a role in the Bills game on Sunday late afternoon.