Nationally-recognized meteorologist Maria LaRosa is a member of NBC 4 New York’s Storm Team 4 weather team, delivering accurate and informative weather forecasts every weekday morning between 4:30 AM and 7 AM.
Born in the Hudson Valley and raised in Bergen County, LaRosa returned to the Tri-State area in 2019 following nearly nine years at The Weather Channel in Atlanta, where she co-anchored several popular broadcasts including America’s Morning Headquarters, Wake Up with Al and Weekend Recharge.
Prior to joining The Weather Channel, LaRosa previously worked as a weekday morning and noon meteorologist for CBS 3/WYW-TV in Philadelphia. She also worked as a meteorologist for Fox affiliate WXIX-TV in Cincinnati and ABC affiliate WTVM-TV in Columbus Georgia.
LaRosa earned a seal of approval as a certified broadcasting meteorologist from the American Meteorological Society (AMS). She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Penn State University.
LaRosa lives with her family in New Jersey.
The Latest
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Models shift: Significant snow unlikely for NYC next week
It was initially looking like we were in for some possible snow Thursday tonight, and potentially more significant snowfall early next week. As in many cases, the forecast has changed. Our chances for meaningful snow on Thursday decreased since earlier in the week — so less to be concerned about afternoon and evening commutes today. Most models now keep precipitation…
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What should you expect? These maps break out impact based on where you live
Temperatures could significantly affect how much snow falls, and where. Here’s what to look at by tri-state zone Sunday into Monday. Follow along with our live blog here.
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Coldest air yet seizes NYC area. The weekend gets worse, and it's going to snow
It’s a good Tuesday, as long as you don’t have to be outside. The coldest air of the season moved in overnight, dropping wind chills into the single digits, where they are expected to remain through the day. They could dip below zero degrees at points this week. Highs should only be in the 20s. Lows will be in...
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Light snow accumulation possible for parts of NJ, NY overnight; most get rain
Get ready for a chance of flakes — the frosty kind. A low-pressure system will swing south of the tri-state area and produce light rain overnight Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for parts of the region. Northwestern New Jersey and Orange County in New York may even wake up Wednesday morning to a light accumulation of snow. A few flurries or…
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Arctic blast brings frigid temps to NYC — along with some snowflakes
It hasn’t felt like November. That changed Tuesday. Temperatures started to tumble overnight after a fairly mild, damp day on Monday. Freeze warnings were issued for the five boroughs, Long Island and coastal Connecticut overnight into Tuesday. Be sure to bring any outdoor plans inside. Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here. Due to the cold weather,...
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Tornadoes, damaging hail, torrential rain possible for parts of NY, NJ Saturday
Severe storms are expected to slam the tri-state Saturday afternoon, bringing the risk of isolated tornadoes, damaging hail and flash floods to a swath of the region after a muggy start to the day. The early part of Saturday should essentially replicate Friday, which features high humidity and temperatures in the 80s. A cold front moving through in the late…
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Canadian wildfire smoke triggers NYC air quality alert
Hazy skies descended over the New York City area again on Tuesday, re-upping some air quality alerts related to Canadian wildfire smoke. As of 10 a.m., the air quality index was 121, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. that includes anyone with asthma, heart disease or is pregnant. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens…
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Dangerous heat, humidity fuel storm threat Friday as feels-like temps top 100
Humid enough for you, yet? Thursday will feel divine compared with what comes next. We see our dew point, the measure of moisture in the atmosphere, rise near 70 degrees to close the week. This makes for very stuffy, tropical-feeling days. The higher our dewpoint rises, the more uncomfortable our temperatures feel. And the more dangerous the heat will be….
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Heat advisory hits NYC area as humidity grips tri-state; storm threat returns
A heat advisory is in effect for the New York City area Wednesday and Thursday, with feels-like temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees as more storms threaten the forecast. Air quality is also a concern for vulnerable groups. The unsettled atmosphere means pop-up storms are possible. Any that develop Wednesday could produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. More storms are…
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Just how dangerous is this heat wave? The worst is coming Tuesday
The heat wave has arrived. Temperatures and humidity are climbing as the tri-state heads into an expected record-shattering heat wave, where it could feel like 100 degrees or hotter through Wednesday. Central Park already had a heat index in the 90s by 8 a.m. Monday (Newark Airport was at nearly 100). At a graduation Monday in Paterson, New Jersey, eight...
