http://www.abc27.com/category/192012/bretts-weather-blog Meteorologist Brett Thackara has a true passion for the weather and wanted to find a place to dig a little deeper...hence the creation of Brett's Weather Blog.  The blog lets you have an inside look at what the guys in the abc27 StormTrack Center are thinking each day.  Plus, get your pressing weather questions answered by sending them to brettsblog@abc27.com.  Love the weather?  Then join Brett right here on the blog! en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WHTM Weather 15 bretts-weather-blog http://www.abc27.com/story/21795155/no-major-warm-up-in-sight-even-into-april http://www.abc27.com/story/21795155/no-major-warm-up-in-sight-even-into-april?t=2013-03-26T09:53:32Z WHTM Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:53:00 EDT Brett looks at temperature trends over the next several weeks... Brett Thackara Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/21691616/snowfall-forecasting-the-difficulty-the-hatred http://www.abc27.com/story/21691616/snowfall-forecasting-the-difficulty-the-hatred?t=2013-03-19T11:07:19Z WHTM Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:07:00 EDT Brett explains the difficulties of snowfall forecasting -- for those that want to listen. Brett Thackara Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/20402609/active-weather-pattern-starting-next-week http://www.abc27.com/story/20402609/active-weather-pattern-starting-next-week?t=2012-12-21T10:50:45Z WHTM Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:50:00 EST Brett takes a look at our chances for a White Christmas... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/20027147/noreaster-on-the-way-slight-change-overnight http://www.abc27.com/story/20027147/noreaster-on-the-way-slight-change-overnight?t=2012-11-07T06:46:27Z WHTM Wed, 7 Nov 2012 06:46:00 EST A slight change in this Nor'easter's track...Brett has the latest! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/20013431/noreaster-looks-to-be-a-close-miss http://www.abc27.com/story/20013431/noreaster-looks-to-be-a-close-miss?t=2012-11-06T08:07:12Z WHTM Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:07:00 EST Brett has fine-tuned the forecast for this impending Nor'easter... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/20003048/potential-noreaster-this-week-get-the-latest-on-the-track http://www.abc27.com/story/20003048/potential-noreaster-this-week-get-the-latest-on-the-track?t=2012-11-05T08:42:10Z WHTM Mon, 5 Nov 2012 08:42:00 EST Brett gives his thoughts on the impending Nor'Easter. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/19911841/tracking-hurricane-sandy http://www.abc27.com/story/19911841/tracking-hurricane-sandy?t=2012-10-25T08:08:10Z WHTM Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:08:00 EDT Brett takes a look at Sandy's potential for our viewing area... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/19561705/soaking-rainfall-on-tap-for-the-midstate http://www.abc27.com/story/19561705/soaking-rainfall-on-tap-for-the-midstate?t=2012-09-17T10:38:42Z WHTM Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:38:00 EDT Rain is on the way for tomorrow. Brett breaks it down and talks flooding concerns... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/19382286/could-isaac-visit-the-midstate-for-labor-day-weekend http://www.abc27.com/story/19382286/could-isaac-visit-the-midstate-for-labor-day-weekend?t=2012-08-27T06:35:08Z WHTM Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:35:00 EDT Brett looks at Isaac's potential to affect our weather by next weekend... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/19338580/could-tropical-storm-isaac-affect-our-weather-next-week http://www.abc27.com/story/19338580/could-tropical-storm-isaac-affect-our-weather-next-week?t=2012-08-22T06:02:08Z WHTM Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:02:00 EDT Brett takes an in-depth look at the potential path of Isaac. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/19202717/storms-leave-damage-across-the-midstate http://www.abc27.com/story/19202717/storms-leave-damage-across-the-midstate?t=2012-08-06T07:27:59Z WHTM Mon, 6 Aug 2012 07:27:00 EDT Brett takes a look at this weekend's storm reports and damage... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/19154721/will-august-continue-with-accelerated-heat http://www.abc27.com/story/19154721/will-august-continue-with-accelerated-heat?t=2012-07-31T08:07:33Z WHTM Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:07:00 EDT Brett takes a look at the month of August ahead and let's us know if the heat will continue for the rest of summer Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/19087054/getting-used-to-july-heat http://www.abc27.com/story/19087054/getting-used-to-july-heat?t=2012-07-23T08:51:52Z WHTM Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:51:00 EDT Brett gives his take on the recent extreme heat in July... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/16949319/will-we-or-wont-we-keeping-watch-over-the-weekend http://www.abc27.com/story/16949319/will-we-or-wont-we-keeping-watch-over-the-weekend?t=2012-02-16T08:51:06Z WHTM Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:51:00 EST Everyone is talking about the potential storm this weekend -- so is Brett! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/16940419/the-blog-is-back-were-talking-a-potential-storm-this-weekend http://www.abc27.com/story/16940419/the-blog-is-back-were-talking-a-potential-storm-this-weekend?t=2012-02-15T09:38:19Z WHTM Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:38:00 EST Brett is back with an explanation of what he's been up to and a look ahead to President's Day weekend... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/16330530/bretts-blog-set-to-return-in-2012 http://www.abc27.com/story/16330530/bretts-blog-set-to-return-in-2012?t=2011-12-15T11:02:16Z WHTM Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:02:00 EST Brett explains his absence from the blog, and looks ahead to the future... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/15351226/hurricane-irene-perspective-some-thoughts http://www.abc27.com/story/15351226/hurricane-irene-perspective-some-thoughts?t=2011-08-29T10:34:53Z WHTM Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:34:00 EDT Brett offers his take on Hurricane Irene and why we should be thankful... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/15249604/a-sign-of-things-to-come http://www.abc27.com/story/15249604/a-sign-of-things-to-come?t=2011-08-11T11:18:38Z WHTM Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:18:00 EDT Are today and tomorrow a sign of things to come or will summer hold tough? Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/15098844/the-heat-bubble-cometh http://www.abc27.com/story/15098844/the-heat-bubble-cometh?t=2011-07-18T10:03:39Z WHTM Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:03:00 EDT Our hottest weather of the year is on the way this week...Brett explains right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14954150/severe-weather-could-affect-the-midstate-today http://www.abc27.com/story/14954150/severe-weather-could-affect-the-midstate-today?t=2011-06-22T06:35:42Z WHTM Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:35:00 EDT Showers and thunderstorms could be numerous today and some of them could be severe... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14852846/the-heat-builds-in-again-plus-more-t-storms-in-the-forecast-of-course http://www.abc27.com/story/14852846/the-heat-builds-in-again-plus-more-t-storms-in-the-forecast-of-course?t=2011-06-07T10:07:28Z WHTM Tue, 7 Jun 2011 10:07:00 EDT The heat is back on and Brett has the latest! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14668725/how-dare-we-interrupt-dancing-with-the-stars-to-tell-people-life-saving-information http://www.abc27.com/story/14668725/how-dare-we-interrupt-dancing-with-the-stars-to-tell-people-life-saving-information?t=2011-05-18T11:00:41Z WHTM Wed, 18 May 2011 11:00:00 EDT Brett explains in a frank manner why we had to interrupt programming last night. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14652529/upper-low-keeps-the-raindrops-coming-this-week http://www.abc27.com/story/14652529/upper-low-keeps-the-raindrops-coming-this-week?t=2011-05-16T11:03:12Z WHTM Mon, 16 May 2011 11:03:00 EDT Brett goes in-depth and explains why this week looks soggy once again... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14616128/omega-block-sets-up-over-regionwhats-an-omega-block http://www.abc27.com/story/14616128/omega-block-sets-up-over-regionwhats-an-omega-block?t=2011-05-10T11:08:59Z WHTM Tue, 10 May 2011 11:08:00 EDT Get ready for some nice weather this week...why? Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14562094/severe-t-storms-expected-today http://www.abc27.com/story/14562094/severe-t-storms-expected-today?t=2011-05-03T11:46:56Z WHTM Tue, 3 May 2011 11:46:00 EDT May 3, 2011 It has been a while since I have written a blog...mainly due to all the crazy weather we've been having. There were certainly lots of events to blog about, but unfortunately I have been swamped Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14376290/severe-weather-possible-tonight-as-temperatures-finally-warm-up http://www.abc27.com/story/14376290/severe-weather-possible-tonight-as-temperatures-finally-warm-up?t=2011-04-04T06:43:21Z WHTM Mon, 4 Apr 2011 06:43:00 EDT Brett says we could be in for some severe weather later today...find out the details right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14357131/tricky-forecast-is-no-april-fools-joke http://www.abc27.com/story/14357131/tricky-forecast-is-no-april-fools-joke?t=2011-03-31T10:12:41Z WHTM Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:12:00 EDT Brett explains the difficultly of forecasting this late season snowfall. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14349508/late-season-snowfall-tonightmore-on-the-way-friday http://www.abc27.com/story/14349508/late-season-snowfall-tonightmore-on-the-way-friday?t=2011-03-30T11:42:48Z WHTM Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:42:00 EDT Are we really getting snow tonight...Brett has the answers right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14298122/spring-battlefield http://www.abc27.com/story/14298122/spring-battlefield?t=2011-03-22T11:44:04Z WHTM Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:44:00 EDT Could some parts of the area see wet snow tonight?  Brett has the details right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14207034/the-real-reason-behind-sundays-freak-snowfall http://www.abc27.com/story/14207034/the-real-reason-behind-sundays-freak-snowfall?t=2011-03-08T06:38:35Z WHTM Tue, 8 Mar 2011 06:38:00 EST Why did some parts of the region wake-up to a blanket of snow Monday morning?  Plus, what is coming our way tomorrow and Thursday that could cause serious problems for the Susquehanna River?  Brett has the answers! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14185998/soaking-rainfall-this-weekend http://www.abc27.com/story/14185998/soaking-rainfall-this-weekend?t=2011-03-04T06:04:14Z WHTM Fri, 4 Mar 2011 06:04:00 EST The weekend looks soggy and Brett has everything you need to know right here... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14170974/february-2011-a-look-back http://www.abc27.com/story/14170974/february-2011-a-look-back?t=2011-03-02T10:26:26Z WHTM Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:26:00 EST Brett takes a look back at the month in weather for February 2011. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14068145/winter-isnt-dead-yet http://www.abc27.com/story/14068145/winter-isnt-dead-yet?t=2011-02-21T08:22:23Z WHTM Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:22:00 EST Brett says winter isn't over yet...his latest take on tonight's storm is right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/14024961/our-patience-has-finally-paid-off http://www.abc27.com/story/14024961/our-patience-has-finally-paid-off?t=2011-02-14T10:35:07Z WHTM Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:35:00 EST Has spring really arrived, or is this just a tease?  Brett has the details right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13938636/prolonged-winter-storm-makes-its-move-on-the-midstate http://www.abc27.com/story/13938636/prolonged-winter-storm-makes-its-move-on-the-midstate?t=2011-01-31T10:19:00Z WHTM Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:19:00 EST Brett breaks down our latest winter storm projected to move in Monday night. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13903276/coastal-storm-wednesday-provides-tricky-forecast http://www.abc27.com/story/13903276/coastal-storm-wednesday-provides-tricky-forecast?t=2011-01-25T10:21:44Z WHTM Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:21:00 EST Will tomorrow's storm have a big impact?  Brett shares the details! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13813995/wednesday-could-spell-more-trouble-during-morning-commute http://www.abc27.com/story/13813995/wednesday-could-spell-more-trouble-during-morning-commute?t=2011-01-10T08:38:32Z WHTM Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:38:00 EST Brett breaks down Tuesday night's upcoming storm in detail -- right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13794820/friday-snowfall-could-make-commute-slippery http://www.abc27.com/story/13794820/friday-snowfall-could-make-commute-slippery?t=2011-01-06T11:05:46Z WHTM Thu, 6 Jan 2011 11:05:00 EST Brett takes a look at the impact of tomorrow morning's snowfall event. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13684218/sunday-storm-a-no-go http://www.abc27.com/story/13684218/sunday-storm-a-no-go?t=2010-12-16T10:35:43Z WHTM Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:35:00 EST Will Sunday's storm miss our area?  Brett has the details! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13643864/sunday-still-up-in-the-air http://www.abc27.com/story/13643864/sunday-still-up-in-the-air?t=2010-12-13T06:34:44Z WHTM Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:34:00 EST What will happen on Sunday?  Brett says there is still plenty of uncertainty heading into the end of the week... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13623186/snow-chances-this-week http://www.abc27.com/story/13623186/snow-chances-this-week?t=2010-12-06T10:31:36Z WHTM Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:31:00 EST Could there be snow in the future?  Brett takes a look at the chances for the week ahead... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13587324/heavy-rain-brings-potential-flooding-through-wednesday http://www.abc27.com/story/13587324/heavy-rain-brings-potential-flooding-through-wednesday?t=2010-11-30T10:03:29Z WHTM Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:03:00 EST Brett has the latest on our potential flooding concerns through the day Wednesday... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13579927/early-season-snowfall http://www.abc27.com/story/13579927/early-season-snowfall?t=2010-11-29T08:29:11Z WHTM Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:29:00 EST Brett takes a look ahead to what could be an early snowfall for the Midstate... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13503498/soaking-rainfall-possible-this-week http://www.abc27.com/story/13503498/soaking-rainfall-possible-this-week?t=2010-11-15T10:22:09Z WHTM Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:22:00 EST Brett takes a look at this week's rainy situation... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13435765/the-moment-youve-all-been-waiting-for-the-winter-outlook http://www.abc27.com/story/13435765/the-moment-youve-all-been-waiting-for-the-winter-outlook?t=2010-11-03T05:44:10Z WHTM Wed, 3 Nov 2010 05:44:00 EDT The Winter Outlook has finally arrived and Brett breaks it all down right here on the blog.  Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13421494/october-review-warm-wet http://www.abc27.com/story/13421494/october-review-warm-wet?t=2010-11-01T11:57:10Z WHTM Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:57:00 EDT Brett takes a look back on October's weather.  He says that nothing really stands out. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13381621/last-week-of-october-warmer-wet http://www.abc27.com/story/13381621/last-week-of-october-warmer-wet?t=2010-10-25T10:17:40Z WHTM Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:17:00 EDT Brett takes a look at this week's warm temperatures and rainfall chances... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13315417/sunny-seasonable-today-more-rain-thursday http://www.abc27.com/story/13315417/sunny-seasonable-today-more-rain-thursday?t=2010-10-13T10:09:51Z WHTM Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:09:00 EDT Brett previews the rainfall ahead for Thursday... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13270022/2011-abc27-weather-almanac http://www.abc27.com/story/13270022/2011-abc27-weather-almanac?t=2010-10-05T10:20:17Z WHTM Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:20:00 EDT Brett previews the abc27 2011 Weather Almanac... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13236672/tropical-moisture-will-provide-an-active-thursday http://www.abc27.com/story/13236672/tropical-moisture-will-provide-an-active-thursday?t=2010-09-29T09:58:40Z WHTM Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:58:00 EDT A tropical system could drop a lot of moisture on the region tomorrow.  Brett has the latest details right here on the blog... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13211708/foota http://www.abc27.com/story/13211708/foota?t=2010-09-24T12:05:07Z WHTM Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:05:00 EDT Brett has his thoughts on college football and offers up the weekend forecast too... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13197597/abc27com http://www.abc27.com/story/13197597/abc27com?t=2010-09-22T10:42:11Z WHTM Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EDT Brett has another edition of Global Warming: The Other Side. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13172066/its-football-friday http://www.abc27.com/story/13172066/its-football-friday?t=2010-09-27T09:31:50Z WHTM Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:37:00 EDT It's another football Friday and Brett has the forecast for tonight's games and this weekend too... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13158094/global-warming-the-other-side-part-v http://www.abc27.com/story/13158094/global-warming-the-other-side-part-v?t=2010-09-27T05:38:50Z WHTM Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:13:00 EDT Brett has another installment of the series Global Warming: The Other Side... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13143045/checking-in-on-the-tropics http://www.abc27.com/story/13143045/checking-in-on-the-tropics?t=2010-09-27T05:58:16Z WHTM Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:18:00 EDT Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13132265/penn-state-tailgate-forecast-week-2-at-alabama http://www.abc27.com/story/13132265/penn-state-tailgate-forecast-week-2-at-alabama?t=2010-09-27T05:11:27Z WHTM Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:02:00 EDT Brett takes a look at Penn State's forecast for tailgating and for possibly beating Alabama... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13110742/a-brief-return-to-summer http://www.abc27.com/story/13110742/a-brief-return-to-summer?t=2010-09-27T05:08:22Z WHTM Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:37:00 EDT Brett has the latest on today's summer-like temperatures... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13096614/penn-state-opening-kickoff-forecast http://www.abc27.com/story/13096614/penn-state-opening-kickoff-forecast?t=2010-09-28T00:25:22Z WHTM Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:45:00 EDT Brett takes a look at the Penn State football forecast, plus gives you his take on the college football season ahead... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13088077/east-coast-braces-for-hurricane-earl http://www.abc27.com/story/13088077/east-coast-braces-for-hurricane-earl?t=2010-09-27T09:28:34Z WHTM Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:07:00 EDT Brett takes a look at the latest Hurricane Earl track... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13080818/global-warming-the-other-side-part-iv http://www.abc27.com/story/13080818/global-warming-the-other-side-part-iv?t=2010-09-27T11:52:40Z WHTM Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:41:00 EDT Today continues my look at the issue of global warming by presenting a series of video clips from the special Global Warming: The Other Side hosted by John Coleman. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13072851/boring-weather-pattern-continues-plus-watching-earl http://www.abc27.com/story/13072851/boring-weather-pattern-continues-plus-watching-earl?t=2010-09-29T13:28:31Z WHTM Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:47:00 EDT More hot and dry weather on the way, plus Brett takes a look at Hurricane Earl. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13041609/global-warming-the-other-side-part-iii http://www.abc27.com/story/13041609/global-warming-the-other-side-part-iii?t=2010-09-27T13:13:26Z WHTM Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:23:00 EDT Brett continues his look at the topic of global warming with the real story behind CO2. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/13027934/tricky-forecast-early-this-week http://www.abc27.com/story/13027934/tricky-forecast-early-this-week?t=2010-09-28T08:10:36Z WHTM Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:12:00 EDT Brett has the details on a very tricky forecast over the next several days... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/12984215/august-rainfall-where-do-we-stand http://www.abc27.com/story/12984215/august-rainfall-where-do-we-stand?t=2010-09-29T21:49:25Z WHTM Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:19:00 EDT Have we made up any ground in the rainfall department this August?  Brett takes a look right here! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/12961977/global-warming-the-other-side-part-ii http://www.abc27.com/story/12961977/global-warming-the-other-side-part-ii?t=2010-09-27T13:12:11Z WHTM Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:10:00 EDT Brett is back with Part II of his series on global warming. Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/12947227/could-this-be-our-4th-heat-wave-this-summer http://www.abc27.com/story/12947227/could-this-be-our-4th-heat-wave-this-summer?t=2010-09-28T02:12:40Z WHTM Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:37:00 EDT Another heat wave on the way, plus Brett talks about another dry start... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/12923755/global-warming-the-other-side http://www.abc27.com/story/12923755/global-warming-the-other-side?t=2010-09-29T21:49:31Z WHTM Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:25:00 EDT Brett dissects the great global warming debate... Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/12916498/tropical-storm-colin-has-formed http://www.abc27.com/story/12916498/tropical-storm-colin-has-formed?t=2010-09-28T22:11:14Z WHTM Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:57:00 EDT Brett has the latest details on Tropical Storm Colin right here on the blog! Weather http://www.abc27.com/story/12909656/welcome-to-an-all-new-bretts-blog http://www.abc27.com/story/12909656/welcome-to-an-all-new-bretts-blog?t=2010-09-28T18:25:56Z WHTM Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:41:00 EDT Brett previews the week ahead and takes a look back at July's hot weather... Weather