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Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm
Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm Click here for an updated story: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm Projected snowfall totals have increased for the sprawling winter storm that will create hazardous driving conditions over a broad area this weekend. The storm is expected to arrive early Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 and wind down during Saturday evening. During that time, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous. A total of 1 to 2 inches is now projected for New York City and Long Island, up from an inch. In Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, 1 to 3 inches is lik…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong, Gusty Winds Will Be Followed By Big Drop In Temperatures, Storm With Accumulating Snow Strong, Gusty Winds Will Be Followed By Big Drop In Temperatures, Storm With Accumulating Snow
Strong, Gusty Winds Will Be Followed By Big Drop In Temperatures, Storm With Accumulating Snow Click here for an updated story: Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm An active weather pattern starting with the arrival of strong winds will be followed by a drop in temperatures, setting the stage for a weekend storm that will bring accumulating snow to the region, with areas farthest north and inland possibly seeing as much as a half-foot of snowfall. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Winds out of the northwest will pick up strength later in the morning with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph&…

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Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland
Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland Rain has started to move across the area and has transitioned to freezing rain and sleet farther inland even in some spots where the temperature is above the freezing mark as a complex storm has arrived in the region. The wintry mix has been reported after nightfall on Sunday, Dec. 29 mainly north of Interstate 84, especially in areas with high elevations. Freezing rain, sleet and snow will affect Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties into Tuesday, Dec. 31.  Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 for the counties shown in purple in …

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Storm Watch: System Will Bring Snow, Sleet Inland, With All Rain Farther South Storm Watch: System Will Bring Snow, Sleet Inland, With All Rain Farther South
Storm Watch: System Will Bring Snow, Sleet Inland, With All Rain Farther South A complex storm system will create hazardous travel conditions for much of upstate New York and Connecticut with a combination of sleet and snow leading to ice-storm conditions with power outages possible. Farther south, including New York City, Long Island, as well as Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Fairfield counties, precipitation will be all rain as the low temperature will stay above freezing. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 for the counties shown in purple in the first image above, including Dutchess an…

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Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing
Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing Click here for an updated story: Storm Bringing Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causing Hazardous Travel Conditions New projected snowfall totals and info on timing have been released for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive late Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday aft…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area This story has been updated. Projected snowfall totals have increased for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday afternoon. A total of 2 inches of snowfall is predicted for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County. (See first i…

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New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm
New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm Rain will transition over to snow from the northwest to the southeast between midnight and daybreak Wednesday, Dec. 11. The latest snowfall predictions were released late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10 by the National Weather Service. Generally, 1-2 inches of snowfall is now being predicted for areas south of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway in New York and Connecticut, including New York City and Long Island, Westchester and Fairfield counties, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of Suffolk, Northern Westchester and Northern Fairfield County could see 2 to 3 inches. (S…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm Projected snowfall totals have been adjusted for the slow-moving storm system sweeping through the area, with higher amounts now projected farther south. The changeover from rain to snow will happen overnight Tuesday, Dec. 10 into Wednesday, Dec. 11. Winter Weather Advisories are now in effect for New York City and Long Island as well as Westchester and Fairfield counties from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. (See first image above.) Generally, 2-3 inches of snowfall is still being predicted for areas…

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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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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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Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story - Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections For Snow, Ice, Rain Accumulations, Timing A slow-moving major Nor'easter will dump mixed precipitation along with heavy snow at times, creating dangerous and difficult travel for both those heading home from Thanksgiving on Sunday, Dec. 1 and those headed back to work on Monday, Dec. 2. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and L…

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Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story: Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Projected snowfall totals have dramatically increased for a major Nor'easter that will slam the region as the calendar changes from November to December. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut. After a dry and partly cloudy day on Saturday, Nov. 30 wit…

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