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Back-To-Back Storms Will Be Followed By Ice, Arctic Blast, Possible Power Outages
The back-to-back storms that will sweep through the area late this week will be followed by a blast of Arctic Air and an accumulation of ice that could cause power outages on Sunday. The first storm will come overnight Thursday night, Jan. 17 into Friday morning, Jan.18 with widespread 1 to 4 inches of accumulation, with the higher amounts farther north. Snow is expected to arrive around 11 p.m. Thursday and continue overnight before changing to a mix of rain, snow and freezing rain after daybreak. The changeover to all rain will occur by about 7 a.m. along the coast. Precipita…
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Expect Delays: Traffic Stops Start On I-95 During Rock Remediation
Motorists traveling on the New England Thruway in Westchester can expect brief stoppages in traffic as crews begin a rock remediation project. The New York State Thruway Authority announced a rock remediation safety project on the I-95 in Westchester, which will require brief traffic stops beginning today. The rock remediation is part of the $135 million “Last Mile” infrastructure improvement project which focuses on the one-mile stretch from exit 22 (Port Chester-Rye-Midland Avenue) to the Connecticut state line. During the remediation, there will be temporary traffic…
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One-Two Punch: System With Accumulating Snow Will Be Followed By Bigger Weekend Storm
A quick-moving system that bringing accumulating snowfall to the region Thursday night into Friday morning will be just a preview of a much more significant snowstorm expected in a bigger weekend storm. Travel will be hazardous due to poor visibility and snow-covered roads, particularly across the interior for the Friday morning commute, the National Weather Service said. Areas north of I-84 are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of accumulation, with 2 to 3 inches north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 1 to 2 inches south of those roadways. For the latest snowfall proj…
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Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…
Weather
Winter Weather Advisory Issued: Plan On Slippery Road Conditions During Morning Commute
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the area as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will cause travel difficulties overnight into Tuesday morning. The advisory is in effect for 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 in areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Areas in purple in the image above.) Plan on slippery road conditions overnight and early tomorrow morning and use caution while driving, the National Weather Service says. The storm system is now expected to arrive after midnight Tuesday, Jan. 8 and could cause slippery travel through Tuesd…
Weather
Timing Adjusted For Arrival Of Winter Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet, Rain
The timing for the arrival of a winter storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the area has been adjusted. Originally predicted for Monday evening, Jan. 7, the storm system is now expected to arrive after midnight Tuesday, Jan. 8 and could cause slippery travel through Tuesday morning. Clouds will increase on Monday, which will be cloudy and colder, with the high temperature struggling to hit the freezing mark. The wind-chill factor will make it feel like it's between 10 and 20 degrees. The snow chance starts at midnight Tuesday. Snow, freezing rain and sleet …
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Eye On The Storm: Quick-Moving System Will Bring Wintry Mix To Area
A quick-moving storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the area on Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Clouds will increase on Monday, which will be cloudy and colder, with the high temperature struggling to hit the freezing mark. Mixed precipitation will arrive sometime after 8 p.m. Monday. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway will see snow and sleet through around 3 a.m. on Tuesday. Throughout the area, the temperature will slowly rise above the freezing mark overnight. The wintry mix will change to rain after midnight in southern parts of the&n…
Weather
Winter Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Area
The emergence of El Niño has resulted in a mild winter so far, bringing wetter conditions across the southern United States, and warmer, drier conditions to the north. El Niño is a large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific. But even with the El Niño effect, it's still January and after a rainy Saturday and sunny Sunday, a storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the area on Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Mixed precipitation will arrive sometime af…
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Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier
The fast-moving, widespread clipper system that will bring light accumulating snow to the region is now expected to arrive earlier. In the latest forecast by the National Weather Service, snow is now expected to start late Wednesday night, Jan. 2. In an earlier forecast, the projected arrival time had been around 1 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3. Snow is likely between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday, with about a half-inch of accumulation possible. The new timing means the system is less likely to affect the morning commute. There is still a chance of snow through 7 a.m. Thursday, but…
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Post-Christmas Storm: Rain, Snow, Sleet, Then Big Change In Weather Pattern
A late-week storm will bring about a big change in the weather pattern after a stretch of cold and sunny days. Thursday, Dec. 27 will be ideal for traveling with sunny skies and a high again around 40 and wind-chill value also again between 25 and 35. The storm system arrives late Thursday night. North of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, there is a chance of rain, snow and sleet between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., followed by rain. Areas farther south will see all rain. The arrival of the storm system will bring about a big change in the weather pattern, with muc…
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Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall
A powerful storm will slam the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Heavy rain, strong gusty winds, coastal flooding is expected from Thursday night through the day on Friday. Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with locally higher amounts possible which can lead to flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal flooding is also a threat. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 for the entire region. (See first image above.) A Wind Advisory is in effect for areas south of I-287…
Weather
New Snowfall Projections, Timing For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
New snowfall projections have been released for a quick-moving storm that will sweep through the area Thursday. A total of between a 1 inch to as much as 2 inches of accumulation is now likely north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, with higher amounts farther west, the National Weather Service predicted early Thursday morning. (See first image above.) There is a low potential for locally 2 to 4 inches of snowfall, the weather service said. Travel conditions could be slippery. The snow chance starts late in the morning Thursday on a cloudy day with a high in the low-30s.…
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