Weather

The average last inch or more of snow to fall for the spring season in the Scranton area is this week, March 24.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Cold air is firmly in place for Monday night. In addition, residents can expect a few flurries and snow showers. If it accumulates at your home, it could be less than one inch. The best chance for any snow accumulation will be across northern Pennsylvania and higher elevations. Any clouds in the morning [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — As rain and thunderstorms pass through northeastern Pennsylvania, residents may see some damage, and 28/22 News wants to see it. Head to 28/22’s Report It! page and submit your videos and photos of any storm damage in your area. Those submissions will be reviewed and appear in this article, and you might see [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Our next storm system is expected to hit Pennsylvania through the rest of Sunday into Sunday night. Widespread showers may continue through Sunday evening and the early part of the overnight hours. There is a chance of a strong to severe thunderstorm. Hail, damaging winds, and heavy downpours are the primary concerns, although [...]

Hawaii is enduring its worst flooding in more than 20 years, and more rain is on the way. Gov. Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top $1 billion.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The weekend will begin with pleasant temperatures to start spring; however, some severe weather could be developing for Sunday. It could become mostly cloudy Saturday night with a low dropping into the low 40s. Our next projected storm system may enter Pennsylvania on Sunday. Ahead of it, temperatures could reach the upper 50s [...]

Spring gets its official start on Friday with the arrival of the vernal equinox. But what does that mean?

(WBRE/WYOU) — Periods of rain will move across central and northeastern Pennsylvania through midnight. At times, the rain has the potential to be on the heavier side, and don't be surprised if you hear a rumble of thunder. The rest of the night will be mostly cloudy as temperatures fall into the middle and upper [...]

Newswatch 16 spoke with a roof contractor about the damage that ice dams can cause to homes.

(WBRE/WYOU) — We're in a fast-moving weather pattern with rain chances through the weekend. However, there will be plenty of time when the weather is decent. Clouds will hold tough tonight with low temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s. An isolated rain or snow shower is possible. Friday will start dry. Then, an [...]