Local Area Braces for Snow

Feb 24, 2025

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Jase Bernhardt

Jase E. Bernhardt, associate professor of geology, environment, and sustainability and director of meteorology at Hofstra University, talked to WCBS-TV about the string of snow storms forecasted for the New York metropolitan area recently.



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Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability

Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.

Rip Tide safetyHurricanesClimatologyClimate ChangeWeather

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