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Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest
Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest Updated story: * Snowfall Projections For Major Storm * The first snowfall projections have now been released for a major storm on target to hit the Northeast at the end of the week.  The chance has increased for a potentially major storm sweeping through the Northeast at the end of the week. "The time of the year and the current pattern is ripe for an East Coast snowstorm this weekend," said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. The current projected time frame for the storm is Friday night, Jan. 28 into Saturday night, Jan. 29. "There is the potential for a …

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New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest
New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest A new storm system expected to bring accumulating snowfall and cause slick travel conditions will be followed by the potential for a major Nor'easter during an active weather pattern in the region. The quick-moving system should bring widespread snowfall overnight Wednesday into daybreak on Thursday morning, Jan. 20. (See the first image above.)  Generally, an inch or so of accumulation is expected by sunrise.  "A light snowfall accumulation could result in snow-covered and icy roads for the Thursday morning commute," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Wea…

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Two New Storms Take Aim On Region, Including Potential Major Nor'easter Two New Storms Take Aim On Region, Including Potential Major Nor'easter
Two New Storms Take Aim On Region, Including Potential Major Nor'easter An active weather pattern that started with a potent system that brought snow, ice, and damaging winds to the region will be followed by two new storms in the coming days, including a potential major Nor'easter. Tuesday, Jan. 18 has started off with patchy black ice on what will be a clear, sunny, blustery, and cold day with a high temperature around 30 degrees and wind-chill values between 10 and 15 degrees.  Clouds with increase overnight into Wednesday, Jan. 19, as an Arctic air blast moves in. The overnight low will be around 20 degrees, with wind-chill values between 10 and 15 deg…

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Potent Storm Will Be Followed By Arctic Blast, New Chance For Snow Potent Storm Will Be Followed By Arctic Blast, New Chance For Snow
Potent Storm Will Be Followed By Arctic Blast, New Chance For Snow A potent, fast-moving storm that brought a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds will be followed by the arrival of an Arctic air blast that will bring with it the chance for wintry precipitation. Rain will continue at times on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday afternoon, Jan. 17, with snow showers possible at times in the afternoon as the temperature begins to fall to the low to mid 30s. Wind gusts as high as 30 to 35 miles per hour Monday will make it feel colder. Skies will gradually clear overnight toward daybreak as the temperature falls to the l…

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Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region
Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings and advisories are in effect as a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds takes aim on the region. The time frame for the storm is after nightfall Sunday, Jan. 16 into Monday afternoon, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After a frigid start with single-digit temperatures in the morning, Sunday's high will rebound in the afternoon and reach the low 30s, but strong winds will make it feel much cold, and clouds will thicken during the day. The storm system is expected to arrive from south to north afte…

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Here's Latest On Storm That Will Bring Snow, Ice, Damaging Winds To Region Here's Latest On Storm That Will Bring Snow, Ice, Damaging Winds To Region
Here's Latest On Storm That Will Bring Snow, Ice, Damaging Winds To Region A potent, fast-moving storm will bring a mix of snowfall, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Sunday night, Jan. 16 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. During the height of the storm, wind gusts of between 40 and 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages are expected, especially in coastal areas. For a look at project snowfall totals by AccuWeather, see the first image above. Areas in dark blue are expected to see 12 to 18 inches, with 6 to 12 inches expected in the parts of the Northeast in blue…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have increased for a winter storm that is threatening to make for a potentially hazardous morning commute. The time frame for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. A general 3 to 5 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 Thursday morning. (First image above.) "Plan on slippery road conditions," the statement said. "The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute." "Snowfall rates…

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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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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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Here Are Areas Where Accumulating Snowfall Is Expected From Quick-Moving Storm Here Are Areas Where Accumulating Snowfall Is Expected From Quick-Moving Storm
Here Are Areas Where Accumulating Snowfall Is Expected From Quick-Moving Storm A quick-moving storm is expected to bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the Northeast, but the system's track is expected to stay far enough south to prevent any accumulation in most of this region. For much of Long Island and eastern Connecticut, snowfall is possible at times from Monday morning, Jan. 3 to early in the evening on Monday. Up to 2 to 4 inches of accumulation is possible in those areas, with between 6 to 12 inches from Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding areas to Washington, DC. (See the first image above.)  "It may be hard to believe that any snow is on the way, giv…

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Snowfall Possible As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Region, Temperatures Plummet Snowfall Possible As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Region, Temperatures Plummet
Snowfall Possible As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Region, Temperatures Plummet A quick-moving storm system coupled with the arrival of sharply colder temperatures could bring a round of snowfall to much of the region. The timeframe for potential snowfall is overnight through around noon on Monday, Jan. 3. "It may be hard to believe that any snow is on the way, given the warmth and lack of wintry weather thus far this season," AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson said. The system is now expected to track farther south and east with New York City, Long Island, southern Westchester, coastal Connecticut, and northern New Jersey having the highest potential to see …

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Massive Snowstorm Will Usher In New Year For Much Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region Massive Snowstorm Will Usher In New Year For Much Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region
Massive Snowstorm Will Usher In New Year For Much Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region A massive winter snowstorm that is expected to drop up to 18 inches of snowfall is taking aim on much of the Midwest and parts of the Northeast, but in this region, mild weather will ring in the new year. Due to the timing of the storm, which is expected to affect around 20 states and parts of Canada, major travel disruptions are expected. Areas in darker blue in the image above are expected to see between 12 and 18 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather. As for this area, Friday, Dec. 31 will be mostly cloudy following overnight rain and showers. The good news is that it …

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