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Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold A massive cross-country winter storm that brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region has been followed by a wave of Arctic air, creating icy conditions. "Temperatures will remain well below freezing into this morning," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday morning, Feb. 5. "This will lead to slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces.  "Black ice will be prevalent due to the wintry precipitation that fell on Friday and Friday evening, Feb. 4.  "Walkways will be slippery! If driving. Pleas…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing
Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing A large-scale and massive winter storm moving across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that is expected to cause hazardous driving conditions followed by icy conditions over the weekend after a drop in temperatures. The storm will sweep through this region Thursday night, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 4, as a cold front will move in with "quickly falling temperatures behind it," according to the National Weather Service. Dangerous travel conditions will stretch from a large portion of Pennsylvania to the Hudson Valley of New York and Massachusetts, according to Acc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Major New Storm Taking Aim On Region Expected To Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions Major New Storm Taking Aim On Region Expected To Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions
Major New Storm Taking Aim On Region Expected To Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions A massive winter storm barreling across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain that is expected to cause hazardous driving conditions in much of the region at the end of the workweek. Not only will the storm impact around 90 million people, but also retailers and consumers, according to AccuWeather.com. "We could be looking at a big mess in moving products to where people and businesses need them as a result of our latest winter storm, and this interruption in the supply chain may be felt for weeks," said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter. The storm will s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region
Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region A new major winter storm that will make its way across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the region toward the end of the week. Tuesday, Feb. 1 will start out with clear skies on a cold and dry day a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values between 5 and 15 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase during the day. Groundhog Day, Wednesday, Feb. 2 will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature climbing to 40 degrees. The storm system moving from the west to east will have the most significant impact on upstate New York and n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm Systems Expected To Bring Separate Rounds Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast New Storm Systems Expected To Bring Separate Rounds Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast
New Storm Systems Expected To Bring Separate Rounds Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Just days after one of the most powerful winter Nor'easters in years dumped more than two feet of snow in some spots, two separate systems will have the potential to cause some travel disruptions this well. But unlike the weekend Nor'easter which hit coastal areas the hardest, these upcoming systems are expected to track much farther north and inland. Monday, Jan. 31, and Tuesday, Feb. 1 will both be sunny, cold, and dry with wind-chill values in the single digits before the unsettled pattern arrives at midweek. The first storm system moving from the west to east will mainly affect upstate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eversource Prestaging Crews In Advance Of Nor'easter Set To Bring Heavy Snowfall, High Winds Eversource Prestaging Crews In Advance Of Nor'easter Set To Bring Heavy Snowfall, High Winds
Eversource Prestaging Crews In Advance Of Nor'easter Set To Bring Heavy Snowfall, High Winds Eversource is getting crews ready ahead of a winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds to the region. The Nor'easter is set to move through the area between the night of Friday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 29. Earlier report - Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Eversource noted that the storm's track remains uncertain, but it could bring down trees and tree limbs and cause power outages.  The energy company said it has prepositioned equipment and line and tree crews across Connecticut, including hundreds of crews from …

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by Nicole Valinote
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As Major Storm Takes Aim On Parts Of East Coast, Here's What's In Store For This Region As Major Storm Takes Aim On Parts Of East Coast, Here's What's In Store For This Region
As Major Storm Takes Aim On Parts Of East Coast, Here's What's In Store For This Region As a major winter storm takes aim on parts of the East Coast, a bitter blast of Arctic air accompanied by strong winds will make it feel like it's around zero in this region. Friday, Jan. 21 will become mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low 20s and wind-chill values between zero and 10 degrees as winds gust up to 20 miles per hour. (See the first image above.) "Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves to minimize exposure to the wind," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued early Friday morning. The storm Friday into Saturday, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause I-95 Closures Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause I-95 Closures
Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause I-95 Closures Two separate tractor-trailer crashes have caused closures on I-95 in Fairfield County amid the treacherous travel conditions following the arrival of a strong winter storm. The first crash took place around 7:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 7 on I-95 southbound at the Exit 30 off-ramp in Stratford, due to a tractor-trailer down an embankment.  The right and center lanes are expected to be closed for at least another hour as of just before 9 a.m. Related Story: Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel The second crash is located on I-95 so…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel
Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Projected snowfall totals climbed again as a winter storm causing hazardous driving conditions and school closures throughout the Northeast has spread across the region. The storm system arrived late Thursday night, Jan. 6, and is expected to push off the East Coast by around midday Friday, Jan. 7. By 7 a.m. Friday, many areas had already reported seeing 6 inches of accumulations. In Columbia, Connecticut, located in Tolland County, 12 inches had already fallen by around daybreak Friday with the snow described as fluffy and picturesque. Travel has become very hazardous across all area road…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have been released for a potentially major winter storm taking aim on the Northeast. The timeframe for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. A general 2 to 4 inches of accumulation is now expected, including in areas as far south as New York City and Long Island, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement released late Wednesday afternoon, Friday, Jan. 5. "The snowfall is expected to impact the Friday morning commute," the statement said. Much of the region could see as much as 6 inches of snow…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 6 Inches Of Snowfall To Region New Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 6 Inches Of Snowfall To Region
New Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 6 Inches Of Snowfall To Region A potentially major winter storm could bring up to a half-foot of snowfall to much of the Northeast. The timeframe for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. Much of the region could see 3 to 6 inches of snowfall, with 1 to 3 inches currently expected closer to the coast, according to AccuWeather. (See the image above.) Though it's still a few days out, and there remains uncertainty regarding the track of the storm, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said, “I’m convinced there will be a storm Thursday into Friday.” Tuesday, Jan. 4 wil…

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by Joe Lombardi