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Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will continue to impact the region throughout the day on Saturday, Feb. 4 before there's a big turnaround in temperatures. Wind-chill values of as low as 25 below zero have been reported early Saturday morning. "The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes," the National Weather Service said. After mid-morning, the temperature will gradually begin to climb, reaching a high of around 20 degrees in most spots on Saturday, but wind chill values will be in the teens and single digits. Winds will n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair -- or two -- of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Band Of Snow Sweeps Through Region, Causing Slippery Roads, Some Delayed School Starts Band Of Snow Sweeps Through Region, Causing Slippery Roads, Some Delayed School Starts
Band Of Snow Sweeps Through Region, Causing Slippery Roads, Some Delayed School Starts A band of snowfall moving from north to south is causing slippery roads during the morning commute on Monday, March 28, leading some schools to delay starting times. For a look at areas affected by the band, including parts of the eastern Hudson Valley, central Connecticut and eastern Long Island, check the radar image above. Wind-chill values throughout the region are bone-chilling as a blast of Artic air has arrived. "Conditions over the next few days will be reminiscent of mid-January," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Randy Adkins. Monday will be mostly sunny and blustery, with a high a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Arctic Blast Will Bring Temperature Drop, Biting Winds With Snow In Parts Of Region Arctic Blast Will Bring Temperature Drop, Biting Winds With Snow In Parts Of Region
Arctic Blast Will Bring Temperature Drop, Biting Winds With Snow In Parts Of Region The arrival of Arctic air will make the second half of the final weekend of March feel more like it's the middle of winter than the start of spring, with accumulating snow expected in parts of the Northeast. "Conditions over the next few days will be reminiscent of mid-January," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Randy Adkins. Sunday, March 27 will be partly sunny and blustery with a high temperature in the low 40s. Scattered afternoon showers are possible, with areas farthest north and inland seeing a wintry mix and light snow.  See the first image above for areas where accumulating snow…

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Here's Next Window For Snowfall As Alberta Clippers Sweep Through Northeast Here's Next Window For Snowfall As Alberta Clippers Sweep Through Northeast
Here's Next Window For Snowfall As Alberta Clippers Sweep Through Northeast There are no major winter storms currently on track in the coming days for the region, but quick-hitting snowstorms known as Alberta clippers are forecast for parts of the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.com. Most of the Clipper activity this week will be in upstate New York and northern New England, but there will be a window in which some snow is possible in this region later in the week. Tuesday, Feb. 8 will be partly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. There will be sunny skies on Wednesday, Feb. 9 on a blustery day, with a high…

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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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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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Icy Mix: Storm Bringing Freezing Rain, Sleet Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions Icy Mix: Storm Bringing Freezing Rain, Sleet Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions
Icy Mix: Storm Bringing Freezing Rain, Sleet Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions A new storm sweep that will sweep through the region won't bring more snowfall but will be accompanied by freezing rain and sleet that could lead to dangerous travel conditions. The time frame for the storm is Sunday, Jan. 9, from about daybreak to 11 a.m. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze is possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Saturday morning, Jan. 8. For a look at areas most at risk for seeing freezing rain, sleet, and hazardous driving conditions, see the first image above. .Very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bri…

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Snowfall Leads To Slick Roadways During Morning Commute With New Storm System On Way Snowfall Leads To Slick Roadways During Morning Commute With New Storm System On Way
Snowfall Leads To Slick Roadways During Morning Commute With New Storm System On Way A quick-moving system bringing scattered snowfall accompanied by a plunge in temperatures has caused slick roadways in much of the region during the morning commute on Thursday, Dec. 9. It will be continued cold during the day with a high temperature around 40 degrees, and wind-chill values between 20 and 30 degrees. After a mix of clouds and sun to start the day Thursday, skies will gradually become overcast. Winds will become calmer overnight The temperature will rise to a high in the upper 40s on Friday, Dec. 10 with partly sunny skies. A new storm system will bring about a welco…

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Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Will Bring Chance Of Snow Showers Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Will Bring Chance Of Snow Showers
Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Will Bring Chance Of Snow Showers The active weather pattern that marked the month of February is continuing right into March. Two days of on and off rain will end late Monday morning, March 1, followed by an Arctic cold front that will push through the region, bringing strong, gusty winds, brutal wind chill, and a chance for snow showers and squalls.  A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of the region from 4 p.m. Monday into 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 2. During that time, winds will be out of the northwest at 15 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up 50 mph. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," th…

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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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Here's When Storm System Will Wind Down, Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Here's When Storm System Will Wind Down, Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Here's When Storm System Will Wind Down, Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern A potent, fast-moving storm system bringing downpours, gusty winds, and a mix of both light and heavy snow to different parts of the region is sweeping through, but the weekend will be far from a washout. In fact, after the system moves out in the early afternoon Saturday, Dec. 5, we'll see a big change in the weather pattern with skies clearing and the temperature dropping. Saturday afternoon will be cloudy and breezy with the high temperature in the low 40s and some strong winds gusts. It will be sharply colder Saturday night into Sunday morning, Dec. 6 with the low temperature just belo…

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by Joe Lombardi