Travis Koshko
@traviskoshko.bsky.social
Chief meteorologist @ CBS19 in Charlottesville, Virginia; Penn State Meteorology alumnus, senior cat rescuer, photographer, KCBS BBQ judge, aurora enjoyer. Opinions are my own.
Pennsylvania is not the Midwest.
Pennsylvania is not the Midwest.
Wednesday night was another winner for the Northern Lights. Was able to catch three substorms which contained colors and pillars visible to the naked eye.
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Wednesday night was another winner for the Northern Lights. Was able to catch three substorms which contained colors and pillars visible to the naked eye.
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
It's definitely gonna be a jumbo coffee kinda day.
(Shenandoah Nat'l Park near Elkton, Virginia) #aurora #northernlights
Reposted by Travis Koshko
The solar wind is still cooking! Bz is tanking to -20 nT now and wind speeds are extremely elevated > 800 km/s. The central U.S. could see more aurora tonight during substorm activity. Keep an eye on things, and I’ll update as the night goes on.
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The solar wind is still cooking! Bz is tanking to -20 nT now and wind speeds are extremely elevated > 800 km/s. The central U.S. could see more aurora tonight during substorm activity. Keep an eye on things, and I’ll update as the night goes on.
In short: Bz has to be negative for central Virginia to have any decent view of the aurora. It's still positive at this time and could eventually flip negative but know now that the odds of seeing another great Northern Lights show tonight isn't as great as last night.
As I mentioned before, what looks like the X5.1 CME has impacted, but the Bz is entirely northward.
Current conditions do not support G3-G4 storming as predicted, but the field could flip in the negative direction and cause things to ramp up quickly. We will see...
Current conditions do not support G3-G4 storming as predicted, but the field could flip in the negative direction and cause things to ramp up quickly. We will see...
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In short: Bz has to be negative for central Virginia to have any decent view of the aurora. It's still positive at this time and could eventually flip negative but know now that the odds of seeing another great Northern Lights show tonight isn't as great as last night.
Several reports in Virginia too (I got them earlier in Charlottesville with a long-expsure camera).
Unfortunately we've been skunked by clouds at the moment...
Unfortunately we've been skunked by clouds at the moment...
NEW MEXICO HAS AURORA HAPPENING NOW! Every contiguous U.S. state and Alaska may see aurora tonight.
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Several reports in Virginia too (I got them earlier in Charlottesville with a long-expsure camera).
Unfortunately we've been skunked by clouds at the moment...
Unfortunately we've been skunked by clouds at the moment...
50th Anniversary Commemoration for SS Edmund Fitzgerald (live stream) www.wdio.com/front-page/t...
50th Anniversary Commemoration for SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Minnesota Historical Society observe the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald with the Memorial Beacon Lighting at Split Rock.
www.wdio.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
50th Anniversary Commemoration for SS Edmund Fitzgerald (live stream) www.wdio.com/front-page/t...
Yep.
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Yep.
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
(time frame is 4pm Sunday versus 4pm Monday)
Winds have already gusted over 30mph in Syria (Madison Co.) and Free Union (Albemarle Co.) this morning. Expect winds to stay gusty through Tuesday evening before easing somewhat for the midweek.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Winds have already gusted over 30mph in Syria (Madison Co.) and Free Union (Albemarle Co.) this morning. Expect winds to stay gusty through Tuesday evening before easing somewhat for the midweek.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
Fire danger will increase the next few days as conditions dry out following this weekend's showers.
It’s nice to see some foliage holdouts across Central Virginia.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s nice to see some foliage holdouts across Central Virginia.
Check out how much colder temepratures are at 10pm Thursday compared to 10pm Wednesday.
Oof.
Oof.
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Check out how much colder temepratures are at 10pm Thursday compared to 10pm Wednesday.
Oof.
Oof.
As expected: severe drought conditions are now showing up in parts of central Virginia (including Charlottesville). Our yearly rainfall deficit is now roughly five and a half inches. We need rain!
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
As expected: severe drought conditions are now showing up in parts of central Virginia (including Charlottesville). Our yearly rainfall deficit is now roughly five and a half inches. We need rain!
Reposted by Travis Koshko
Tbh I expected the current admin to replace NOAA with the Farmers' Almanac so this is a surprise
A Fond Farewell
After more than 200 years of sharing wit and wisdom, the 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be our last edition. But our story stays alive in you.
www.farmersalmanac.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tbh I expected the current admin to replace NOAA with the Farmers' Almanac so this is a surprise
Our Carter Mountain weather station (FW5988) had a wind gust of 37mph about half an hour ago; this is the fastest gust recorded there all day.
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Our Carter Mountain weather station (FW5988) had a wind gust of 37mph about half an hour ago; this is the fastest gust recorded there all day.
Reposted by Travis Koshko
Congrats Zohran on being the first Mets fan to realize that if he wanted to see a big win in his lifetime he’d have to do it himself
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Congrats Zohran on being the first Mets fan to realize that if he wanted to see a big win in his lifetime he’d have to do it himself
WIND ADVISORY: 1pm Wednesday to 1am Thursday; wind gusts up to 50mph possible in the mountains.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
WIND ADVISORY: 1pm Wednesday to 1am Thursday; wind gusts up to 50mph possible in the mountains.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
RED FLAG WARNING: 11am to 6pm Wednesday; dangerous wildfire conditions will be present. Outdoor burning of any kind is highly discouraged.
Per UVA: all clear has been given.
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Per UVA: all clear has been given.
Follow-up from UVA:
November 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Follow-up from UVA:
Per @UVASafety on X and emergency text alert:
"UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT"
"UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT"
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Per @UVASafety on X and emergency text alert:
"UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT"
"UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT"
Sunshine has returned for this first Monday of November 2025.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sunshine has returned for this first Monday of November 2025.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
Are rain chances still lacking in the 7-day forecast? Find out on the CBS19 News starting at 4pm.
No TV? We stream online too at www.cbs19news.com.
I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's.
His hair was perfect.
His hair was perfect.
October 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's.
His hair was perfect.
His hair was perfect.
Select 24-hour rainfall totals from around central Virginia (ending 9am Thursday):
*CBS19 Studio: 0.69"
*Carter Mountain: 0.68"
*Scott Stadium: 1.07"
*The Park (UVA): 1.26"
*Bryan Hall (UVA): 1.44"
*Panorama Farms: 1.39"
*Wintergreen: 1.09"
*CBS19 Studio: 0.69"
*Carter Mountain: 0.68"
*Scott Stadium: 1.07"
*The Park (UVA): 1.26"
*Bryan Hall (UVA): 1.44"
*Panorama Farms: 1.39"
*Wintergreen: 1.09"
October 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Select 24-hour rainfall totals from around central Virginia (ending 9am Thursday):
*CBS19 Studio: 0.69"
*Carter Mountain: 0.68"
*Scott Stadium: 1.07"
*The Park (UVA): 1.26"
*Bryan Hall (UVA): 1.44"
*Panorama Farms: 1.39"
*Wintergreen: 1.09"
*CBS19 Studio: 0.69"
*Carter Mountain: 0.68"
*Scott Stadium: 1.07"
*The Park (UVA): 1.26"
*Bryan Hall (UVA): 1.44"
*Panorama Farms: 1.39"
*Wintergreen: 1.09"
Here's a different perspective of our lack of rain so far this October in Charlottesville. Days in green mark days of measurable rain. We haven't even seen a half-inch of rain all month.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Here's a different perspective of our lack of rain so far this October in Charlottesville. Days in green mark days of measurable rain. We haven't even seen a half-inch of rain all month.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
I am hoping between one-half and one inch of rain will fall between now and midday Thursday.
*Most intense Atlantic hurricanes by lowest barometric pressure:
1) Wilma (2005): 882mb
2) Gilbert (1988): 888mb
T-3) Melissa (2025): 892mb
T-3) Labor Day Hurricane of 1935: 892mb
1) Wilma (2005): 882mb
2) Gilbert (1988): 888mb
T-3) Melissa (2025): 892mb
T-3) Labor Day Hurricane of 1935: 892mb
October 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
*Most intense Atlantic hurricanes by lowest barometric pressure:
1) Wilma (2005): 882mb
2) Gilbert (1988): 888mb
T-3) Melissa (2025): 892mb
T-3) Labor Day Hurricane of 1935: 892mb
1) Wilma (2005): 882mb
2) Gilbert (1988): 888mb
T-3) Melissa (2025): 892mb
T-3) Labor Day Hurricane of 1935: 892mb
Reposted by Travis Koshko
#Melissa's landfall intensity of 185 mph/892 mb ties it with the Florida Key's Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 as the record minimum pressure of any TC making landfall *anywhere* the NATL basin. I feel for the residents of #Jamaica 😞
Zoomed in G19 visible meso loop courtesy of @cyclonicwx.bsky.social
Zoomed in G19 visible meso loop courtesy of @cyclonicwx.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#Melissa's landfall intensity of 185 mph/892 mb ties it with the Florida Key's Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 as the record minimum pressure of any TC making landfall *anywhere* the NATL basin. I feel for the residents of #Jamaica 😞
Zoomed in G19 visible meso loop courtesy of @cyclonicwx.bsky.social
Zoomed in G19 visible meso loop courtesy of @cyclonicwx.bsky.social