Nick Bassill
@nickpbassill.bsky.social
Meteorologist |
Director Of The NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @NYSWRCC |
Director of R&D, UAlbany's Center Of Excellence | Affiliated With @nysmesonet
Mostly Weather | Politics & WI Sports #gobadgers | Thoughts Mine
Director Of The NY State Weather Risk Communication Center @NYSWRCC |
Director of R&D, UAlbany's Center Of Excellence | Affiliated With @nysmesonet
Mostly Weather | Politics & WI Sports #gobadgers | Thoughts Mine
Meanwhile, in NY:
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Meanwhile, in NY:
Storms like this highlight the influence terrain has on (winter) weather in NY. With low pressure across the Southern Tier, the ADK acts to channel flow down the Mohawk and induce cold air damning in northern NY. Meanwhile, higher elevations stay warmer. Classic icing set-up for northern NY. #nywx
November 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Storms like this highlight the influence terrain has on (winter) weather in NY. With low pressure across the Southern Tier, the ADK acts to channel flow down the Mohawk and induce cold air damning in northern NY. Meanwhile, higher elevations stay warmer. Classic icing set-up for northern NY. #nywx
I love following election results in Maine, because you get hilarious precincts like this. My favorite part is the ">95% of the vote in" estimate in a 3 vote district.
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I love following election results in Maine, because you get hilarious precincts like this. My favorite part is the ">95% of the vote in" estimate in a 3 vote district.
I've never seen a World Series where both teams were so allergic to scoring runners from 3rd with fewer than 2 outs.
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I've never seen a World Series where both teams were so allergic to scoring runners from 3rd with fewer than 2 outs.
I want to acknowledge that the hurricane hunters have been working relentlessly and in dangerous conditions - *without pay* - to do their best to help other countries (in this case).
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
October 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I want to acknowledge that the hurricane hunters have been working relentlessly and in dangerous conditions - *without pay* - to do their best to help other countries (in this case).
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
I wish some in our federal government had half the dedication to public good and fellow humans.
Hardly the most important aspect of #Melissa, but the overshooting top about halfway through this loop on the south-central part of Jamaica is interesting (visible as a white speck that grows to a tiny circle). Likely caused by a topographical boost to already intense convection.
October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Hardly the most important aspect of #Melissa, but the overshooting top about halfway through this loop on the south-central part of Jamaica is interesting (visible as a white speck that grows to a tiny circle). Likely caused by a topographical boost to already intense convection.
I know rainbow color schemes have gotten a bad rap lately for accessibility reasons, but ... they're really perfect for hurricanes like #Melissa.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
October 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I know rainbow color schemes have gotten a bad rap lately for accessibility reasons, but ... they're really perfect for hurricanes like #Melissa.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
One of the things that got me hooked on weather was watching these animations at a young age.
Jordan Love is such an underrated great QB this year. Little run game, banged up o-line and WR group, and is 29-35 for 360 yards against a nice Pittsburgh pass rush with arguably 3 drops.
October 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Jordan Love is such an underrated great QB this year. Little run game, banged up o-line and WR group, and is 29-35 for 360 yards against a nice Pittsburgh pass rush with arguably 3 drops.
I'm glad a big market baseball team, who also has the highest payroll, is going to the World Series yet again. Yay. Whoo. Much interest.
October 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I'm glad a big market baseball team, who also has the highest payroll, is going to the World Series yet again. Yay. Whoo. Much interest.
As a Brewers' fan, this is already a nauseating viewing experience. Unabashed gushing over anything Dodgers, all borderline pitches getting called in whatever way benefits LA, etc. Gross.
October 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
As a Brewers' fan, this is already a nauseating viewing experience. Unabashed gushing over anything Dodgers, all borderline pitches getting called in whatever way benefits LA, etc. Gross.
Here's the likely final map of "how many days since" the @nysmesonet.org stations here observed a given gust/direction combo.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here's the likely final map of "how many days since" the @nysmesonet.org stations here observed a given gust/direction combo.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
As suggested below, several stations had combos that haven't been seen in many years. Despite "only" ~45 mph gusts, there have been 100s of downed trees & thousands outages.
Now that we're within range of the HRRR for this storm, here's a statewide map of "how many days since" a given gust/direction combo was forecast by the HRRR.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
October 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Now that we're within range of the HRRR for this storm, here's a statewide map of "how many days since" a given gust/direction combo was forecast by the HRRR.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
Lots of big numbers in SE NY. Peak gusts may not be noteworthy (value-wise) in most places, but the unusual NE direction may produce damage.
One important part of the possible coastal storm is that winds will be roughly from the NE. This is already a rare direction, and last winter featured basically zero nor'easters.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One important part of the possible coastal storm is that winds will be roughly from the NE. This is already a rare direction, and last winter featured basically zero nor'easters.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
*If* ~45 mph NE gusts occur in Long Island, it could be 1000+ days since the last occurrence. Rare wind = more damage.
Minor mystery: the @nysmesonet.org's York site gusted to 45.4 mph today, when no other stations were even half that. There is no rain, or even many clouds in NY today.
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
October 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Minor mystery: the @nysmesonet.org's York site gusted to 45.4 mph today, when no other stations were even half that. There is no rain, or even many clouds in NY today.
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
The meteogram shows a tiny pressure blip, and a dip in irradiance. Differential heating-driven pressure wave? Dust devil?
I recognize that significant impacts from #Imelda are still possible without a direct landfall, but it's curious that the @accuweather.com track makes landfall while the NHC forecast keeps the storm offshore.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
September 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I recognize that significant impacts from #Imelda are still possible without a direct landfall, but it's curious that the @accuweather.com track makes landfall while the NHC forecast keeps the storm offshore.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
Your annual reminder to trust the experts at NHC & NWS.
Fun with data:
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx
September 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Fun with data:
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx
In the last 24 hours, the NYS Mesonet's Schaghticoke station has had 3.51" (so far, most in NY). That's just .1" shy of a 24-hour record at that site.
In the 90 days *before* this period, they were the driest station in the whole state, with 4.1" (in east-central NY). #nywx
With #Humberto and future-#Imelda in such close proximity, their future track and strength should be considered more uncertain than normal.
There's a million crazy options (some below - don't take them literally!), but of them, basically none of them give NY any rain. 😥
There's a million crazy options (some below - don't take them literally!), but of them, basically none of them give NY any rain. 😥
September 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
With #Humberto and future-#Imelda in such close proximity, their future track and strength should be considered more uncertain than normal.
There's a million crazy options (some below - don't take them literally!), but of them, basically none of them give NY any rain. 😥
There's a million crazy options (some below - don't take them literally!), but of them, basically none of them give NY any rain. 😥
It's been very dry since June, with all but one @nysmesonet.org stations being below-average for precipitation in the last 90 days - and some almost 8" below expectations.
Column soil moisture values are near the 1st percentile for most stations, with frequent recent dry soil station records. #nywx
Column soil moisture values are near the 1st percentile for most stations, with frequent recent dry soil station records. #nywx
September 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's been very dry since June, with all but one @nysmesonet.org stations being below-average for precipitation in the last 90 days - and some almost 8" below expectations.
Column soil moisture values are near the 1st percentile for most stations, with frequent recent dry soil station records. #nywx
Column soil moisture values are near the 1st percentile for most stations, with frequent recent dry soil station records. #nywx
The Kimmel news isn't surprising. Near the start of his presidency, Trump functionally solicited a bribe from ABC under the auspices of inaccurate reporting. ABC gave him $15M.
Check out the below, and then consider the above in concert with today's news.
Bullies don't take your lunch money once.
Check out the below, and then consider the above in concert with today's news.
Bullies don't take your lunch money once.
Regular reminder, for every time he tweets something like this, ABC and NBC don't pay for broadcast licenses. Their affiliates do (yes, they each own some affiliates, but most affiliates are independent).
Also saying you'll lose a license based on editorial choices is so very much a 1A violation
Also saying you'll lose a license based on editorial choices is so very much a 1A violation
Mobster president
September 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The Kimmel news isn't surprising. Near the start of his presidency, Trump functionally solicited a bribe from ABC under the auspices of inaccurate reporting. ABC gave him $15M.
Check out the below, and then consider the above in concert with today's news.
Bullies don't take your lunch money once.
Check out the below, and then consider the above in concert with today's news.
Bullies don't take your lunch money once.
The worst thing about this (to me) is the oxygen this takes up, at the expense of more tragic events like school shootings (today even!) and other innocent children/victims.
I thought this Yankees tweet was fake, but it isn't. The extra embarrassing thing is that Kirk clearly hated the Yankees.
I thought this Yankees tweet was fake, but it isn't. The extra embarrassing thing is that Kirk clearly hated the Yankees.
September 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The worst thing about this (to me) is the oxygen this takes up, at the expense of more tragic events like school shootings (today even!) and other innocent children/victims.
I thought this Yankees tweet was fake, but it isn't. The extra embarrassing thing is that Kirk clearly hated the Yankees.
I thought this Yankees tweet was fake, but it isn't. The extra embarrassing thing is that Kirk clearly hated the Yankees.
Reposted by Nick Bassill
It’s not simply important to denounce political violence because it looks bad not to. It’s the right thing to do on the merits. Even more specifically to this moment it’s important because the forces of fascism are inherently better at political violence than the forces of civic democracy.
September 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It’s not simply important to denounce political violence because it looks bad not to. It’s the right thing to do on the merits. Even more specifically to this moment it’s important because the forces of fascism are inherently better at political violence than the forces of civic democracy.
Remarkable how far our once-most trusted news outlets have fallen. The implication is what? That someone forged Trump's signature (while doing a great job), for reasons unknown?
The thing where journalists continue to pretend to believe the world's foremost liar is literally killing this country.
The thing where journalists continue to pretend to believe the world's foremost liar is literally killing this country.
September 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Remarkable how far our once-most trusted news outlets have fallen. The implication is what? That someone forged Trump's signature (while doing a great job), for reasons unknown?
The thing where journalists continue to pretend to believe the world's foremost liar is literally killing this country.
The thing where journalists continue to pretend to believe the world's foremost liar is literally killing this country.
Reposted by Nick Bassill
Once Donald Trump gets the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law – what comes next?
September 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Once Donald Trump gets the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law – what comes next?
This is a hilarious article title. Sure, Jan.
Chief Justice John Roberts' top adviser says the judge is wary of entering political fray.
Chief Justice John Roberts is wary of entering political fray, his top adviser says
But Roberts has on occasion responded to partisan criticism of federal judges.
www.politico.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This is a hilarious article title. Sure, Jan.
Is it dusty in here? 🥹
While many are going back to school, our center's first "microcredential" course ended today with 14 graduates. Over the course of four Wednesdays, these emergency managers learned about the weather as well as weather communication strategies. They grow up so fast!
While many are going back to school, our center's first "microcredential" course ended today with 14 graduates. Over the course of four Wednesdays, these emergency managers learned about the weather as well as weather communication strategies. They grow up so fast!
It was graduation day for our inaugural "Introduction to Weather Interpretation" course! EMs from across the state learned about weather and (weather) communication, culminating in a final "briefing" today.
We thank the EMs & great partners at NYS DHSES, NWS Albany, & @nysmesonet.org.
We thank the EMs & great partners at NYS DHSES, NWS Albany, & @nysmesonet.org.
August 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Is it dusty in here? 🥹
While many are going back to school, our center's first "microcredential" course ended today with 14 graduates. Over the course of four Wednesdays, these emergency managers learned about the weather as well as weather communication strategies. They grow up so fast!
While many are going back to school, our center's first "microcredential" course ended today with 14 graduates. Over the course of four Wednesdays, these emergency managers learned about the weather as well as weather communication strategies. They grow up so fast!