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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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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Systems Will Bring Several Chances For Snow: Here's What To Expect, And When Separate Systems Will Bring Several Chances For Snow: Here's What To Expect, And When
Separate Systems Will Bring Several Chances For Snow: Here's What To Expect, And When There will be several systems with the potential to bring separate rounds of snowfall to the region in the coming days. Sunday, Jan. 23 will become partly sunny with a high around 30 degrees and the wind-chill factor making it feel like it's between 10 and 20 degrees. Scattered flurries and snow showers are now expected to move through the region later in the afternoon Sunday into the early overnight hours on Monday, Jan. 24 with the arrival of a cold front.  A quick coating is possible, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in upstate New York and New England could see up …

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Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted
Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted A storm system bringing a mix of sleet and snow to the region is causing slick travel conditions and closures and delayed starts at many school districts. The quick-moving system started out as rain overnight Thursday morning, Jan. 20 before changing to sleet and snow just before daybreak as the temperature fell to around the freezing mark, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 p.m. Thursday. Generally, up to 2 inches of accumulation is expected by midday, with some areas, including central Long Island, expected to see around 3 inches. "Plan on s…

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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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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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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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Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times
Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times Separate quick-moving systems will bring multiple wintry weather events across the region through Christmas. The first system has the potential for a light coating of snowfall, less than an inch, Thursday night, Dec. 23 into Friday morning, Dec. 24 for most of the region, with the potential for more snowfall farther north in New York and New England, according to the National Weather Service.  Another quick-moving low-pressure system will bring a light wintry mix of mainly sleet and freezing rain Christmas Eve night into early Saturday morning on Christmas Day, Dec.…

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Wintry Mix, Snow Possible During Active Weather Pattern Through Christmas Wintry Mix, Snow Possible During Active Weather Pattern Through Christmas
Wintry Mix, Snow Possible During Active Weather Pattern Through Christmas The arrival of winter, which came late Tuesday morning, Dec. 21, will be followed by several separate rounds of precipitation leading into Christmas Day, with the potential for chances for sleet and snow in areas farthest north and inland. The first chance for a wintry mix will come late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, Dec. 22 in the areas marked in the image above. Most of the region, where the temperature will stay above the freezing mark, will see rain, which will taper off shortly after daybreak Wednesday. Clouds will gradually clear during the day and the high temperat…

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Storm Bringing Wintry Mix Will Drop Up To A Foot Of Snow In Parts Of Northeast Storm Bringing Wintry Mix Will Drop Up To A Foot Of Snow In Parts Of Northeast
Storm Bringing Wintry Mix Will Drop Up To A Foot Of Snow In Parts Of Northeast Most of the region will see rain and sleet from a wintry storm that will sweep through the region over the weekend, but parts of the Northeast could see up to a half-foot to a foot of snow. Saturday, Dec. 18 will be dreary with cold rain at times in areas farther south during the day and mixed precipitation and snow farther north during the day and into the evening. In those areas, the temperature will hover right around and just below the freezing mark. The areas shown in the first image above will see a mix of rain and sleet, and areas farthest north (north of I-84) will get varying amou…

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Separate Rounds Of Snowfall Will Be Followed By Potentially More Significant Storm Separate Rounds Of Snowfall Will Be Followed By Potentially More Significant Storm
Separate Rounds Of Snowfall Will Be Followed By Potentially More Significant Storm The start of December is just a day away, but it felt like it came much earlier with persistent cold and scattered snowfall at times in much of the region. There will be more chances of light snow the next few days as the below-average temps linger. (See the first two images above.) Then, a potentially more significant storm has the potential of forming. The time frame for that system in the Northeast is Sunday night, Dec. 5 into early Tuesday, Dec. 7, with "multiple scenarios" now possible, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said.  One scenario has colder air s…

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Arrival Of Cold Air From Canada Will Bring Widespread Frost To Parts Of Region Arrival Of Cold Air From Canada Will Bring Widespread Frost To Parts Of Region
Arrival Of Cold Air From Canada Will Bring Widespread Frost To Parts Of Region A change in the calendar to November will be marked by the arrival of cold air from Canada in the region. Following a weekend marked first by heavy rain and then thick clouds on Halloween Day, Monday, Nov. 1 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 50s, according to the National Weather Service. Related story: Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Clouds will increase and conditions will become brisk and breezy on Tuesday, Nov. 2 as voters go to polls in much of the region. The high temperature will be in the low 50s with wind …

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