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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a major winter storm headed to the Northeast. The complex system will bring the first widespread plowable snowfall of the season and cause hazardous travel conditions at times Monday night, Feb. 27 into Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, according to the National Weather Service. A widespread 6 to 8 inches is now expected in interior portions of New York and Connecticut, where wet and heavy snow is expected. (Areas shown in yellow in the first image above from the National Weather Service.) Up to 4 to 6 inches is now possible for parts of the n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye Of The Storm: Nor'easter Brings Heavy Snow, Dangerous Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Eye Of The Storm: Nor'easter Brings Heavy Snow, Dangerous Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Eye Of The Storm: Nor'easter Brings Heavy Snow, Dangerous Winds That Could Cause Power Outages A major Nor'easter has arrived in the region, ushering the start of February with heavy snow, blizzard-like conditions, and dangerous winds that could cause power outages. Most of the region will see 12 to 18 inches of snow with locally higher amounts of 18 to 24 hours in some parts of the New York metro area and throughout New England. For the latest snowfall projections, see the first image above. The brunt of one of the biggest storms in years will be during the day on Monday, Feb. 1 with snow falling at rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour of snow or even higher rates at times with wind gust…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Nor'easter With Updated Timing For Storm Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Nor'easter With Updated Timing For Storm
Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Nor'easter With Updated Timing For Storm One of the most potent snowstorms in several years is set to slam the area with the brand-new models calling for a foot or more of accumulation for most of the region and wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour that could cause power outages. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 through 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.  Travel could be very difficult to impossible during much of that time frame, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement on the powerful Nor'easter issued early Tuesday, Dec. 15. Generally, total snow ac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections
Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections A storm system bringing accumulating snow to inland areas and rain at times to the entire region has arrived. Precipitation arrived as light, wet snow north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and as rain farther south just before daybreak on Monday, March 23. After a lull later in the morning, precipitation will return around 2 p.m. As the temperature will be above freezing south of I-84, it will be rain. For snowfall and rainfall projections, see the first and second images above. But north of I-84, anywhere from 2 to 6 inches is expected with locally higher amounts. (See third image above…

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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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Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North
Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North The complex storm system that is bringing more freezing rain and rain than snow to the area will bring a big change in the weather pattern. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway are seeing an icy and slippery wintry mix on Sunday morning, Jan. 20. Significant snowfall totals of up to a foot are expected north of I-84. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Shown in pink in the third image above.) A Winter Weather Advisory covers Southern Westchester and coastal Fairfield County. Precipitation will continue into…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Crash Shuts Down Merritt Parkway Stretch Crash Shuts Down Merritt Parkway Stretch
Crash Shuts Down Merritt Parkway Stretch This story has been updated with new incidents. With snow overspreading the area, a crash has caused the closure of a stretch of the Merritt Parkway late Thursday afternoon. The crash, reported around 5:30 p.m., is northbound, closing the lanes between Route 137/High Ridge Road (Exit 35) in Stamford and Route 106/Exit 36 in New Canaan. There is gridlock on the northbound side of I-95 with two disabled vehicles. One is blocking the center lane between Noroton Avenue (Exit 10) and Route 1 (Exit 11) at 6 p.m. and the other the right lane between Atlantic Street (Exit 8) an…

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by Daily Voice
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Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area This story has been updated with new incidents. A wintry mix of snow and sleet has overspread the area, marking the arrival of a rare pre-Thanksgiving winter storm, and numerous crashes had already been reported as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Throughout the evening, vehicles have been reported stuck on numerous roadways with local police agencies warning motorists of the hazardous conditions. Many side streets quickly became impassable. Here's a rundown of incidents reported starting late afternoon through the evening commute. Westchester County Eastbound I-287 in Westchester, crash blocking…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Fourth Nor'easter Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Fourth Nor'easter
Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Fourth Nor'easter The first full day of spring will bring as much as a foot or more of snow to the tristate area as the fourth Nor'easter of the month moves through the region on Wednesday. The latest snowfall projections, by the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.com, can be viewed in the first two images above. Snow is expected to begin sometime Wednesday morning and continue throughout the day, becoming heavy at times Wednesday afternoon and evening with snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible for the afternoon and evening, said the National Weather Service. Visibility will be one-quar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fourth Nor'easter Nears Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fourth Nor'easter Nears
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fourth Nor'easter Nears Following what was a relentless winter, in a cruel twist, the first full day of spring will bring as much as a foot or more of snow to the tristate area as the fourth Nor'easter of the month moves through the region on Wednesday. The latest snowfall projections, issued late Tuesday afternoon by the National Weather Service, can be viewed in the first image above. Snow is expected to begin sometime Wednesday morning and continue throughout the day, becoming heavy at times Wednesday afternoon and evening with snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible for the afternoon and evening,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Midweek Nor'easter Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Midweek Nor'easter
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Midweek Nor'easter New Nor'easter's Heavy Snow, Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages A day after spring has sprung, parts of the tristate area may be buried in close to a foot of snow by the fourth Nor'easter of the month, according to the latest forecast by the National Weather Service. The new projections now call for 6 to 8 inches of accumulation for Wednesday's storm for most of the region, with higher amounts toward the coast. (See first image above.) Winter Storm Warnings and Watches have now been issued for the most of the area. Precipitation is expected to arrive in the form of a mix of sleet and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Numerous Crashes, Spinouts During Snowy Morning In Connecticut Numerous Crashes, Spinouts During Snowy Morning In Connecticut
Numerous Crashes, Spinouts During Snowy Morning In Connecticut The latest batch of winter weather has left roadways treacherous for drivers, as Connecticut State Police troopers continue making the rounds, responding to multiple crashes and spin-outs, most of which occurred during the morning commute. Connecticut State Police troopers were all over the place on Tuesday morning, responding to 27 crashes with minor or no injuries, and assisting 64 spin-outs and motorists who got stuck, including a motorist on I-91 near Wallingford whose car slid off the roadway and into a ditch. Snowfall accumulations in the tristate area will range from 3 to 8 inches. …

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by Zak Failla
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Storm Update: Nor'easter's Heaviest Snow Winds Down Storm Update: Nor'easter's Heaviest Snow Winds Down
Storm Update: Nor'easter's Heaviest Snow Winds Down The third Nor'easter to hit the area in a 10-day span arrived overnight and picked up in intensity through the morning commute with bands of heavy snow that quickly created travel difficulties. Snowfall at rates of an inch or more an hour will continue to be possible through late morning. Snowfall accumulations in the tristate area will range from 3 to 8 inches. (See latest projections from the National Weather Service in the image above.) The heaviest snow is expected to wrap up by noontime Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Fairfield County until 6 p.m. Tuesday. A Winter We…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storm: New Snowfall Projections As Nor'easter Nears Eye On The Storm: New Snowfall Projections As Nor'easter Nears
Eye On The Storm: New Snowfall Projections As Nor'easter Nears Click here for an updated story: Nor'easter Brings Heavy Snow, Wind As the third Nor'easter in two weeks moves into the area overnight, new snowfall projections were released by the National Weather Service late Monday afternoon. Most of the tristate area is expected to see 3-4 inches of accumulation, with a range of 4 to 6 inches in the eastern sections of Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess and all of Fairfield County. (See images above.) A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Fairfield County from 8 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the entire…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm Snowfall Projections Increase Accumulation Range To 10-12 Inches New Storm Snowfall Projections Increase Accumulation Range To 10-12 Inches
New Storm Snowfall Projections Increase Accumulation Range To 10-12 Inches Click here for an updated story: Winter Storm Warning: Biggest Snowstorm Of Season Set To Slam Area New snowfall projections for the latest Nor'easter headed to the area call for 10-12 inches of accumulation for most of the area. Even New York City, where rain is expected to mix with snow at times on Wednesday, should get more than a half-foot of accumulation, with a range of between 5 and 10 inches possible. For the latest projections from the National Weather Service, see the images above. There will be hazardous travel conditions throughout the day with damage to trees and wires from…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fierce Nor'easter Nears Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fierce Nor'easter Nears
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fierce Nor'easter Nears As a powerful Nor'easter takes aim on the region, the latest projections show higher than previously expected snowfall totals for areas farther. Here's a rundown of what to expect by county. Westchester, Rockland, Southern Fairfield: Wind Advisory from 11 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, Flood Watch from 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. Rain before 2 p.m. Friday, then rain and snow with a total accumulation of 1-3 inches of snow. Coastal Flood Advisory from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and a  High Wind Warning from 11 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals
Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals List of school closures, delays in Hudson Valley List of school closures in Fairfield County List of school closures, delays in Bergen, Passaic counties Here's the latest update on the latest winter storm moving through the area Wednesday morning through the afternoon. Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Northern Fairfield, Western Bergen County, Passaic County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches across the extreme northern portions of Fairfield county. Ic…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Fairfield: Latest Snowfall Projections Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Fairfield: Latest Snowfall Projections
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Fairfield: Latest Snowfall Projections Snowfall amounts from the winter storm moving through the region Wednesday will vary by location, but no matter where you are, be prepared for slippery travel and icy conditions, says the National Weather Service. Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches.  Precipitation s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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It's A Whiteout: Nor'easter Intensifies As It Moves Into Fairfield County It's A Whiteout: Nor'easter Intensifies As It Moves Into Fairfield County
It's A Whiteout: Nor'easter Intensifies As It Moves Into Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The nor'easter slamming Connecticut is growing stronger.  Fairfield County residents woke up to whiteout conditions as the storm began Thursday morning, with the entire county under a Winter Storm Warning.  By 9 a.m., the National Weather Service had issued an alert for Fairfield County that the storm is intensifying. Conditions were reported as cold, very snowy and with gusting winds.    The weather service warned of "an area of heavy snow over Southern Connecticut and Long Island," with the storm moving northwest at 50 mph. Snow could fall at a rate o…

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by Karen Tensa
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Stay Safe, Westport: Emergency Team Offers Storm Tips, Info Stay Safe, Westport: Emergency Team Offers Storm Tips, Info
Stay Safe, Westport: Emergency Team Offers Storm Tips, Info WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport officials released snow emergency information Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of a blustery snowstorm expected to wallop Fairfield County on Thursday. First Selectman Jim Marpe and the town’s Emergency Management Team encouraged residents to be prepared for the storm, which the National Weather Service is predicting could dump 6 to 12 inches of snow on the area. Most of Connecticut, including southern Fairfield County is under a Winter Storm Warning from1 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday, the NWS said. Wind gusts could be 40 to 45 mph, with temperatures near 0 …

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by Meredith Guinness
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Move Your Car: Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency In Advance Of Storm Move Your Car: Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency In Advance Of Storm
Move Your Car: Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency In Advance Of Storm BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — In anticipation of the winter storm bearing down on the Northeast, Mayor Joe Ganim today declared a snow emergency for the city beginning at noon Jan. 3. To allow for plowing, no parking is allowed on snow emergency streets, and only even side of the street parking is allowed on all other roadways. Vehicles left on snow emergency street will be subject to fines and towing. Not sure if you’re on a snow emergency street? They’re marked with white signs with red lettering. You can also find a list here.  The City of Bridgeport anticipates a significant snowfall starting ea…

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by Meredith Guinness