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
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!
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.
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:
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.
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.
With leaves at or near peak across central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, a wind forecast like this is NOT what you want to see if you have any hopes of checking out the foliage. There may not be many leaves left on the branches by the end of the week!
October 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
With leaves at or near peak across central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, a wind forecast like this is NOT what you want to see if you have any hopes of checking out the foliage. There may not be many leaves left on the branches by the end of the week!
This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. We'll do so locally by turning clocks BACK one hour. How will this affect sunrise and sunset times? The graphic below provides some insight.
October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. We'll do so locally by turning clocks BACK one hour. How will this affect sunrise and sunset times? The graphic below provides some insight.
Rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning won't be a drought-buster but some places could see more than a half-inch. Halloween will be windy but dry for trick-or-treating and high school football games. The jury is still out on rain chances early next week...
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning won't be a drought-buster but some places could see more than a half-inch. Halloween will be windy but dry for trick-or-treating and high school football games. The jury is still out on rain chances early next week...
Today's highest rainfall total (so far) is a whopping 0.07" in Troy, Fluvanna County. Woo.
Showers should be gone before midnight. Skies will clear afterward and Wednesday will be a sunny, cooler, and breezy day with elevated fire danger.
Showers should be gone before midnight. Skies will clear afterward and Wednesday will be a sunny, cooler, and breezy day with elevated fire danger.
October 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Today's highest rainfall total (so far) is a whopping 0.07" in Troy, Fluvanna County. Woo.
Showers should be gone before midnight. Skies will clear afterward and Wednesday will be a sunny, cooler, and breezy day with elevated fire danger.
Showers should be gone before midnight. Skies will clear afterward and Wednesday will be a sunny, cooler, and breezy day with elevated fire danger.
Looks like a great night ahead to check out the Orionids Meteor Shower in central Virginia. Skies will be clear and moonlight won't be an issue. Enjoy!
October 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Looks like a great night ahead to check out the Orionids Meteor Shower in central Virginia. Skies will be clear and moonlight won't be an issue. Enjoy!
*If* these cirrus clouds stick around we could be in for a half-decent sunset tonight.
FWIW: sunset happens at 6:32pm tonight and Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks back one hour) Sunday, November 2.
FWIW: sunset happens at 6:32pm tonight and Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks back one hour) Sunday, November 2.
October 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
*If* these cirrus clouds stick around we could be in for a half-decent sunset tonight.
FWIW: sunset happens at 6:32pm tonight and Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks back one hour) Sunday, November 2.
FWIW: sunset happens at 6:32pm tonight and Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks back one hour) Sunday, November 2.
Central Virginia football forecasts - both high school and college - are looking great this weekend! Remember that the sun may be warm but temperatures will cool quickly after sunset.
October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Central Virginia football forecasts - both high school and college - are looking great this weekend! Remember that the sun may be warm but temperatures will cool quickly after sunset.
A morning walk on Observatory Hill on UVA grounds showed plenty of green and not many leaves changing color yet. Peak for Central Virginia tends to be the first week in November, while the higher elevations peak in mid to late October. #LeafPeeping
October 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A morning walk on Observatory Hill on UVA grounds showed plenty of green and not many leaves changing color yet. Peak for Central Virginia tends to be the first week in November, while the higher elevations peak in mid to late October. #LeafPeeping
Still looking at clouds and breezy conditions through early tomorrow morning but sunshine should return to central Virginia's sky late tomorrow afternoon. I'll break down the very sunny work-week forecast coming up on the CBS19 News at 4pm.
October 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Still looking at clouds and breezy conditions through early tomorrow morning but sunshine should return to central Virginia's sky late tomorrow afternoon. I'll break down the very sunny work-week forecast coming up on the CBS19 News at 4pm.
Per Alexia Williams, Cassadie Stevens, and me: Grit Coffee’s pumpkin pie latte is WONDERFUL and also Charlottesville’s best pumpkin-related coffee.
October 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Per Alexia Williams, Cassadie Stevens, and me: Grit Coffee’s pumpkin pie latte is WONDERFUL and also Charlottesville’s best pumpkin-related coffee.