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New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm
New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm A new predicted track has been released by forecasters for a slow-moving storm that will move from west to east over the weekend. The timing for the storm is late Sunday night, Feb. 12 into Monday morning, Feb. 13. The latest projected path now has the bulk of the system staying south and not affecting areas farther north and inland, though there could be mixed precipitation in the New York City tristate area, according to the National Weather Service. But there's still a chance it could bring a touch of snow at the last minute before heading out to sea, according to AccuWeather.com. "Sh…
'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY 'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY
'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY This story has been updated. At least 28 people are now confirmed dead in Erie and Niagara counties, where around 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with hurricane-force, lake-effect wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour, have paralyzed the region for the third day. The storm-related death toll in the city of Buffalo is now at 20 people, Buffalo PD spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge said on Monday, Dec. 26. "Unfortunately, we do expect that number (of deaths) to grow," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, who provided details on some of the newly reported fatalities. They include: A 22-year-o…
Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank
Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank A New Jersey man has died after attempts to drive his car out of a snowbank proved fatal. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Little Ferry Police responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow around 9 a.m. near Mehrof Road. Though it could not be seen through the piles of snow the car, a four-door Mazda SUV hatchback had driven up on a parking divider with part of the car on the grass, according to NBC News. When police arrived on the scene they saw the driver repeatedly revving his engine and spinning his tires in an attempt to free the car. The officers yelled that his plan wasn’t working and…
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February The chances have increased for a potentially major snowstorm that will end the month of January and usher in February, bringing a half-foot or more of accumulation. The storm moving west to east is expected to arrive on Sunday, Jan. 31, and linger into Tuesday, Feb. 2. (See the first image above.) The National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Jan. 28 that the storm could bring 6 or more inches of snow to the area late Sunday night into Tuesday.  'Strong Northeast winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion will be po…
CT State Police Preparing For Major Nor'easter Bringing Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds CT State Police Preparing For Major Nor'easter Bringing Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds
CT State Police Preparing For Major Nor'easter Bringing Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds As one of the strongest snowstorms in years heads for the region, the Connecticut State Police is warning drivers to be prepared and stay off the roadways if possible. The storm, which is forecast to arrive in the late afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 16, is expected to dump up to a foot or more of snow and produce wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour. During the storm, state police are urging drivers to stay off the roads, if at all possible, to allow Department of Transportation drivers to clear highways. If you must drive, troopers urge extreme caution. Related Story: Brand-New …
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…
Preliminary Snowfall Projections Released For Potentially Major Midweek Nor'easter Preliminary Snowfall Projections Released For Potentially Major Midweek Nor'easter
Preliminary Snowfall Projections Released For Potentially Major Midweek Nor'easter The first significant snowstorm of the season remains on track for midweek, and now, preliminary snowfall projections have just been released based on the latest forecast models. The time frame for the storm is late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 16 into early Thursday morning, Dec. 17.  "There is increasing potential for a significant winter storm Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning with heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning, Dec. 14. The potential blockbu…
Separate Chances For Snow Coming, Including Potential Midweek Nor'easter Separate Chances For Snow Coming, Including Potential Midweek Nor'easter
Separate Chances For Snow Coming, Including Potential Midweek Nor'easter A stretch of dry weather will end with a rainy start to the weekend followed by two separate chances for snow, including a possible midweek Nor'easter. Here's the day-by-day outlook. Rain will arrive Saturday morning, Dec. 12, with patchy fog at times. The high temperature will be in the low 50s.  Rain will taper off by late Saturday afternoon, followed by a chance of showers through the evening. The temperature will hold steady in the upper 40s overnight with cloudy skies and scattered showers. It will become partly sunny Sunday, Dec. 13 with the high temperature climbing…