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Bursts Of Snow Could Cause Slippery Travel As Clipper System, Coastal Storm Combine Bursts Of Snow Could Cause Slippery Travel As Clipper System, Coastal Storm Combine
Bursts Of Snow Could Cause Slippery Travel As Clipper System, Coastal Storm Combine A coastal storm will merge with an Alberta Clipper system bringing a wintry mix to the region with some areas seeing bursts of snow that could cause slippery travel. The merging of the two low pressure systems will occur late in the afternoon and into the evening on Friday, Dec. 20, the National Weather Service says. Prior to that, there will be a chance for a mix of rain and slow in the morning. Light snow is expected inland, while rain changing over to snow is expected along the coast. "The danger is the snow can quickly erupt and come down at a steady clip in some areas during the…

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Here's Timing As Coastal Storm Will Merge With Alberta Clipper System Here's Timing As Coastal Storm Will Merge With Alberta Clipper System
Here's Timing As Coastal Storm Will Merge With Alberta Clipper System A coastal storm will merge with an Alberta Clipper system, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and rain, causing slippery travel at the tail end of the workweek. The merging of the two is expected late in the afternoon and into the evening on Friday, Dec. 20, the National Weather Service says. Prior to that, there will be a chance for a mix of rain and slow in the morning. "As the clipper storm nears the Atlantic coast later Friday and Friday night, a transformation will take place," according to AccuWeather. See the first image above, to see track of the Alberta Clipper system, and the s…

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Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook The arrival of an Arctic blast of cold air could be followed by separate snowmaking storms during the first two weeks of December. Tuesday, Dec. 3, will mark the start of a string of days in which Alberta Clipper systems with fast-falling snowfall are possible in these areas shown in pink and blue in the image above from AccuWeather. According to current forecast models, the highest likelihood for snowfall in the Northeast is overnight Wednesday, Dec. 4 into Thursday, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. Areas farther south will likely see mainly snow showers but accumul…

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These Areas Could See Snow Showers, Squalls Before Potential For More Widespread Storm These Areas Could See Snow Showers, Squalls Before Potential For More Widespread Storm
These Areas Could See Snow Showers, Squalls Before Potential For More Widespread Storm Temperatures won't be quite as cold in the first days of March but parts of the region could see rounds of evening snow showers and snow squalls before the potential of the arrival of a more widespread system later this week. Tuesday, March 1 will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 40s and wind-chill values between 20 and 30 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a chance of showers Tuesday evening, with snow showers and snow squalls possible farther north as a series of Alberta Clipper systems will affect areas in the region farthest north a…

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February Ends With Bitter Cold; Will March Come In Like A Lion Or Lamb? February Ends With Bitter Cold; Will March Come In Like A Lion Or Lamb?
February Ends With Bitter Cold; Will March Come In Like A Lion Or Lamb? As the calendar flips from February to March, the first days of the new month will have a definite winter feel with cold temperatures and strong winds making it feel like it's in the teens and 20s. A series of Alberta Clipper systems will affect areas in the region farthest north and inland through midweek, "each time producing a quick burst of snow along the storm track," according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Benz. (See the image above.) The final day of February will be sunny and cold on Monday, Feb. 28. The high temperature will be right around the freezing mark with wind…

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Alberta Clipper System Could Bring Light Snow Alberta Clipper System Could Bring Light Snow
Alberta Clipper System Could Bring Light Snow A storm system that will pass through the region could bring a round of snowfall. The time frame for the Alberta Clipper is early in the morning on Inauguration Day, Wednesday, Jan. 20. During that time, there could be scattered snow showers, flurries, and snow squalls across the region, with a dusting possible, and the possibility of slick roadways for a brief time. Tuesday, Jan. 19 will be partly sunny and brisk with a high temperature around 40 degrees and wind-chill values between 20 and 30 degrees. Clouds will increase overnight with the low temperature in the upper 20s. After the w…

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Wild Week Starts With Warming Trend, Could End With Snow Wild Week Starts With Warming Trend, Could End With Snow
Wild Week Starts With Warming Trend, Could End With Snow Get set for a roller-coaster week weather-wise, with something of just about everything in the forecast, including the possibility of some snow for the weekend. First off, a warming trend will start on Monday, March 2. The high temperature will be in the mid 50s with a mix of clouds and sun. Clouds will thicken in the evening as a storm system nears that will bring overnight showers. (See first image above.) Tuesday, March 3 will be mostly cloudy and mild with the high temperature again in the mid 50s. Showers will return in the mid-afternoon and continue at times through around midnight. …

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Alberta Clipper System Will Sweep Through Area Before Busy Thanksgiving Eve Travel Day Alberta Clipper System Will Sweep Through Area Before Busy Thanksgiving Eve Travel Day
Alberta Clipper System Will Sweep Through Area Before Busy Thanksgiving Eve Travel Day An Alberta Clipper will sweep through the area overnight Monday into Tuesday, bringing snowfall far north and rain elsewhere before temperatures drop dramatically on Thanksgiving Day. Precipitation will arrive sometime after 10 p.m. Monday. Areas south of I-84 will see all rain, with the chance of rain continuing through around noontime Tuesday. Immediately north of I-84, about a half-inch to an inch of snowfall is possible. The Albany area and northwest Massachusetts could see 3 to 6 inches of accumulation. (See image above.) Tuesday's high temperature will rise to the 40-degree mark.&nb…

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Storm System Bringing Snow Now Expected To Arrive Later Storm System Bringing Snow Now Expected To Arrive Later
Storm System Bringing Snow Now Expected To Arrive Later Click here for an updated story: Winter Weather Advisories Issued As Storm Nears A new winter storm will sweep through the area early this week, creating slippery travel and the potential for up to 2-3 inches of snow. The Alberta Clipper storm system is now expected to arrive a bit later than earlier predicted, with the snowfall possibility beginning after 9 a.m. Tuesday on a cloudy day with a high in the low 30s. Light snow is likely Tuesday night, with the snowfall falling mainly before 4 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Services says.  The snow chance continues through 11 a.m. Wedn…

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New Storm System Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Snow To Area New Storm System Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Snow To Area
New Storm System Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Snow To Area Click here for an updated report: Storm System Bringing Snow Now Expected To Arrive Later An Alberta Clipper storm system that is expected to affect the area early this week could result in slippery travel with the potential for up to 3 inches of snow. After mostly sunny and bitterly cold days Sunday and Monday, with highs in the mid 20s but wind-chill values between zero and the single digits, clouds will move in Monday night. The snow chance starts after 1 a.m. Tuesday and increases after 9 a.m. Tuesday's high will be in the low 30s under cloudy skies with a high in the low 30s. The sno…

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