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New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region New snowfall projections have been released for a winter storm taking aim on the region. Snow is expected to develop prior to daybreak on Wednesday, March 9, and it will continue through the morning before mixing with rain at times in the afternoon, as the temperature rises to a high in the upper 30s, according to the National Weather Service. Generally, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is now projected for much of the region with a coating to an inch near the coast, according to AccuWeather.com. (See the first image above.) A total of 2 to 4 inches is possible farther north and inland, wher…

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Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages A strong cold front will be ushered in by a round of heavy thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the region from 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service announced. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are possible during that time. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." Earlier report  - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance…

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Projected Track Shifts For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Projected Track Shifts For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest
Projected Track Shifts For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Updated story: Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern The projected track has changed for a new winter storm taking aim on the Northeast that is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. The time frame for the storm system's impact in this area is Saturday night, March 5 into Sunday morning, March 6. It is now expected to veer farther north and east. (See the image above.) "In the Northeast, the majority of ice or a wintry mix will generally be confined to upstate New York and central and northern New England with rain forecast for Pittsburgh, New …

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Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures
Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures The arrival of a massive winter storm bringing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has caused hazardous travel conditions and many school closures throughout the region on Friday, Feb. 25. The wide area where icy conditions are causing slippery travel conditions are shown in the first image above. A look at the types of precipitation by area on Friday, Feb. 25 are shown in the second image above: Rain/snow/ice (in pink), snow (blue), and rain/showers (green). Click on the second image above for a look at the types of precipitation the storm will bring, with rain in green, rain/snow…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Taking Aim On Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a major new winter storm that is moving toward the Northeast. The storm is expected to arrive in this region in the overnight hours late Thursday, Feb. 24 into Friday, Feb. 25, with most areas seeing several inches to as much as a half-foot in some spots. "Snow is expected to develop Thursday night, changing over to a wintry mix and/or rain on Friday," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Feb. 23. "At this time, 2 to 5 inches of snow is possible before the c…

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Stormy Week Will Include New Round Of Snow, Wintry Precipitation: Here's What's In Store Stormy Week Will Include New Round Of Snow, Wintry Precipitation: Here's What's In Store
Stormy Week Will Include New Round Of Snow, Wintry Precipitation: Here's What's In Store The first of two winter storms will result in rain and showers for this region before another system developing over the Southwest tracking into the Northeast is expected to bring a wintry mix and snow later this week. "We have twin storms this week," said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. "They are not identical but more like fraternal twins." The stormy pattern will begin as rain becomes steady in the mid-afternoon Tuesday, Feb. 22, which happens to be 2-22-22 on the calendar, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with with a hig…

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Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow
Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow The arrival of a stormy weather pattern will include new chances for snow this week. Two more cross-country storms are expected to move from the west to the east this week, according to AccuWeather.com. Sunday, Feb. 20 will be mostly sunny, with a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values in the mid teens, according to the National Weather Service. Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 21 will be sunny with a moderation in temperatures as the high reaches the mid to upper 40s. The stormy weather pattern will arrive on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22 on a mostly cloudy day with a high tem…

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Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages A powerful, multiple-hazard storm will sweep through the Northeast, with the main impact on this region being strong, gusty winds that could cause power outages. The storm will arrive in this region on Thursday night, Feb. 17 and continue into early Friday morning, Feb. 18. “The highest winds gusts will arrive in areas from the Delmarva (Peninsula) to New York City early Thursday night before spreading into coastal southern New England later at night and into the early hours of Friday morning,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late Thursd…

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First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm
First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm The first snowfall predictions have been released for a potential new winter storm. The system moving up the Northeast is expected to arrive in this region on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, Areas in light blue in the first image above are expected to see between 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather.com. Some areas farthest south (in darker blue), could see 3 to 6 inches. According to the National Weather Service, there will a chance for snow starting in the early morning hours on Sunday, shortly after midnight. Thursday, Feb. 10 will be partly cloudy and blustery with the high…

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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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First Snowfall Projections Released For Major Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region First Snowfall Projections Released For Major Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region
First Snowfall Projections Released For Major Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Updated story: Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region The first snowfall projections have now been released for a major storm on target to hit the Northeast at the end of the week. Current models have the Nor'easter arriving in this region early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  According to AccuWeather.com, areas farthest east (shown in dark blue in the image above), could see between 12 and 18 inches of snowfall. Much of the region should see between 6 and 12 inches (shown in blue), w…

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New Round Of Snow Possible Before Potential For Major Storm Later This Week New Round Of Snow Possible Before Potential For Major Storm Later This Week
New Round Of Snow Possible Before Potential For Major Storm Later This Week A new round of snowfall is possible for the second straight day as forecasters are monitoring the potential for a larger, more potent storm later this week. Monday, Jan. 24 has started off with slippery travel after an overnight coating of snow in most parts of the region. "Motorists should use extra caution if driving this morning as temperatures are below freezing," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued early Monday morning. Skies will gradually become partly sunny Monday with a high temperature around 32 degrees and wind-chill values betw…

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