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New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm
New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm Rain will transition over to snow from the northwest to the southeast between midnight and daybreak Wednesday, Dec. 11. The latest snowfall predictions were released late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10 by the National Weather Service. Generally, 1-2 inches of snowfall is now being predicted for areas south of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway in New York and Connecticut, including New York City and Long Island, Westchester and Fairfield counties, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of Suffolk, Northern Westchester and Northern Fairfield County could see 2 to 3 inches. (S…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Parts Of Region Could See New Round Of Snow As Cold, Blustery Stretch Continues Parts Of Region Could See New Round Of Snow As Cold, Blustery Stretch Continues
Parts Of Region Could See New Round Of Snow As Cold, Blustery Stretch Continues Click here for an updated story: Strong Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Before Ending With Snow With a stretch of cold, blustery weather expected to continue through the end of the week, parts of the region farther north and inland could see a new round of snow. Here's the five-day forecast: Thursday, Dec. 5: Partly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 40s. Winds of 10 to 18 miles per hour with gusts near 30 miles per hour will result in a  wind-chill factor between 25 and 35 degrees.The overnight low will be in the upper 20s. Friday, Dec. 6: It will be mostly…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Here's When Snowfall Will Arrive, End In Round 2 Of Storm Storm Watch: Here's When Snowfall Will Arrive, End In Round 2 Of Storm
Storm Watch: Here's When Snowfall Will Arrive, End In Round 2 Of Storm Powered by a strong band of snow, a round of moderate to heavy snowfall will arrive in the afternoon and continue through the evening in areas farther inland on Monday, Dec. 2. There have been reports just past noontime of snowfall moving west to east, but not sticking to surfaces where the temperature is above freezing. Nearly the entire region should see snowfall at times between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. with generally about 1 to 2 inches of accumulation expected during that time frame. Most of the snow will fall after dark and in areas north and west. As for the latest expected snowfall …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Alert: Here's How Much Snowfall To Expect In Round 2 Of Nor'easter Storm Alert: Here's How Much Snowfall To Expect In Round 2 Of Nor'easter
Storm Alert: Here's How Much Snowfall To Expect In Round 2 Of Nor'easter Get set for Round Two. Powered by a heavy band of snow, another round of moderate to heavy snowfall is expected later in the afternoon into the evening on Monday, Dec. 2. Most of the snow will fall after dark. Areas south of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, including New York City, will see between 3 and 4 inches of accumulation. Accumulation amounts will be a bit lower on Long Island, with 2 to 3 inches expected in Nassau County and 1 to 2 inches in Suffolk County. Further inland, expect 4 to 6 inches of accumulation, with 6 to 8 inches possible in parts of Northern Westchester, Putnam, Ro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work.Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region, even Long Island, where parts of central Nassau County could get 2 to 3 inches of snowfall. For the latest snowfall projections, check the first two images above. For expected ice and ra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work. Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region, even Long Island, where parts of central Nassau County could get 2 to 3 inches of snowfall. For the latest snowfall projections, check the first two images above. For expected ice and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story - Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections For Snow, Ice, Rain Accumulations, Timing A slow-moving major Nor'easter will dump mixed precipitation along with heavy snow at times, creating dangerous and difficult travel for both those heading home from Thanksgiving on Sunday, Dec. 1 and those headed back to work on Monday, Dec. 2. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and L…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story: Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Projected snowfall totals have dramatically increased for a major Nor'easter that will slam the region as the calendar changes from November to December. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut. After a dry and partly cloudy day on Saturday, Nov. 30 wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Parts of the region could see significant snowfall accumulation from a slow-moving storm that will sweep through the Northeast at the end of Thanksgiving weekend. Snowfall accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is expected north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut and south of I-84. (See first image above.) But north of I-84, some areas, including Dutchess County, could see as much as 4 to 6 inches of snowfall accumulation while northernmost Connecticu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A 30-year-old man charged with DWI in Westchester had a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, police say. New York State Police initiated a traffic stop on I-287 in the city of Rye for a violation on Saturday, Nov. 16 around 4:35 a.m. The driver, identified as Fernando Reynoso, of Stamford, was found to be intoxicated, police say. Reynoso was arrested, transported and processed at SP New Rochelle, where police say his BAC was tested at .19. Reynoso was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor. He was turned over to a sober third party and is sche…

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by Valerie Musson
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Lane Closures Scheduled For I-95 Roadwork Lane Closures Scheduled For I-95 Roadwork
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-95 Roadwork A series of lane closures have been scheduled for I-95 in Westchester, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. One lane of I-95 northbound and I-287 eastbound will close Friday, Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 a.m. as road crews install precast pavement slabs as part of the “Last Mile” infrastructure project. The closure will affect I-95 northbound from just past exit 21 at mile marker 14.0 to the Connecticut state line. One lane will also be closed on I-287 eastbound from exit 12 to the merge with I-95 northbound. An additional lane will be closed on I-95 northbou…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI Norwalk Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI
Norwalk Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI A traffic stop in Westchester resulted in felony DWI charges for a Fairfield County man with a suspended license, according to police. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle on I-287 in the town of Harrison for an infraction on Sunday, June 16 around 2 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Luis Ramirez-Condori, 28, of Norwalk was found to be intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, according to police. Ramirez-Condori was arrested and transported to SP New Rochelle, where police say he refused to submit to a breath test. Police say Ramirez-C…

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by Valerie Musson