Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Fairfield County As New Storm Nears

As a new storm system approaches the area, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of the tristate area.

A look at areas where Winter Weather Advisories are in effect (shown in purple).
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Daily Voice

01/15/2018 6:19 p.m.

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With between 2 and 4 inches of accumulation expected south of I-84, the advisory is in effect for Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Fairfield, Bergen and Passaic counties from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday in Dutchess.

Areas north of I-84, including Dutchess as well as northern Orange and Putnam counties could see anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of accumulation.

Snow is expected to arrive Tuesday afternoon and may initially be light before becoming steadier through Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday.

Motorists should plan on slippery road conditions and be prepared for reduced visibilities at times, the weather service said.

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