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Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back'
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' A rare chance for rain and showers will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern at midweek. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and temperatures will be in the low 60s. Rain and showers will move through Tuesday evening into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 30, with patchy fog overnight. Rain will be heavier farther north. Overnight lows will be in the 50s. A satellite projection of what conditions will look like at midnight on Wednesday is shown in the first image above There will be near record highs on Wednesday…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks As Daylight Saving Time Ends Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks As Daylight Saving Time Ends
Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks As Daylight Saving Time Ends Get ready to kiss that sweet sunlight goodbye, as Daylight saving time will soon be coming to an end. For Eastern Standard Time, the big change will happen on the first Sunday of November. Specifically, EDT will be observed until 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, when we will gain an hour of sleep but push the time back on the clock by one hour. Daylight saving time, sometimes referred to as daylight saving time or Eastern Daylight Time, is the practice of advancing the clocks four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. That's the change that happens in the spring and summer Eastern Standard …

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by Cecilia Levine
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It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming
It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming We're just hours away from the start of Daylight saving time with clocks moving ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Though it's "Spring Forward" time, a potent Nor'easter that will be packed with a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and strong winds that could cause power outages is headed to the region.  The time frame for the storm is Monday, March 13 into Tuesday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. It will be the second winter storm in the span of days as the weekend is off to a messy storm thanks to a system that is now gradually winding down after bringing li…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Don't Adjust Your Calendar: Unseasonable Stretch Will Lead Into 'Fall Back' Weekend Don't Adjust Your Calendar: Unseasonable Stretch Will Lead Into 'Fall Back' Weekend
Don't Adjust Your Calendar: Unseasonable Stretch Will Lead Into 'Fall Back' Weekend High pressure will bring dry and mild weather for the remainder of the week and into the start of the "Fall Back" weekend, according to the National Weather Service. There will be sunshine and warmer-than-normal temperatures on Wednesday, Nov. 2, with highs  in the mid to upper 60s and calm winds. It will remain mild and mostly sunny each day through the week's end on Saturday, Nov. 5 with some areas of patchy fog in the morning hours at times. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. when it's time to set clocks back. Clouds will increase on Sunday as sunset arrives earlie…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold, Blustery Conditions Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Cold, Blustery Conditions Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Cold, Blustery Conditions Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern It was time to "Spring Ahead" overnight, setting clocks ahead one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time. But Sunday, March 13 feels far from spring, with blustery and cold conditions following a massive winter storm that brought a mix of rain, sleet and snow, along with damaging wind gusts, to the Northeast. Sunday's high temperature will be in the low 30s with wind speeds of around 15 miles per hour, making it feel more like it's between 15 and 25 degrees despite mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. (See the first image above). But then comes a wel…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Areas Will Get Most Snowfall From Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages These Areas Will Get Most Snowfall From Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
These Areas Will Get Most Snowfall From Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages It will be time to "Spring Ahead" overnight, but first, a late-winter storm will plow through the region bringing damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages and a mix of rain, sleet and snow with some parts of the Northeast expected to see a foot of snow or more on Saturday, March 12. Areas in light blue in the first image above should see between 1 and 3 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather.com. Farther inland, in Columbia blue, 3 to 6 inches is forecast.  Areas in blue should see 6 to 12 inches with some spots in upstate New York and northern New England (shown in dar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Storm With Damaging Winds Taking Aim On Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Storm With Damaging Winds Taking Aim On Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Storm With Damaging Winds Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have been released for a powerful and massive winter storm taking aim on the Northeast that will be packed with damaging wind gusts capable of causing power outages on Saturday, March 12. Areas in light blue in the first image above should see between 1 and 3 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather.com. Farther inland, in Columbia blue, 3 to 6 inches is forecast.  Areas in blue should see 6 to 12 inches with some spots in upstate New York and northern New England (shown in dark blue) expected to get 12 to 18 inches of accumulation, with snowfall rates…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Massive New Storm Will Bring Damaging Winds, Rain With Heavy Snow In Parts Of Region Massive New Storm Will Bring Damaging Winds, Rain With Heavy Snow In Parts Of Region
Massive New Storm Will Bring Damaging Winds, Rain With Heavy Snow In Parts Of Region Click here for a new, updated story: New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Storm With Damaging Winds Taking Aim On Region An Arctic cold front will trigger a massive new winter storm that will deliver a one-two punch of rain and damaging winds for the entire region with heavy snow farther north and inland. Wind gusts between 40 and 70 miles per hour are expected on Saturday, March 12 during the height of the storm during the afternoon and evening, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva, who added that power outages could be widespread. The two days leadi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Some Parts Of Northeast Could See First Snowfall Of Season As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Some Parts Of Northeast Could See First Snowfall Of Season As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
Some Parts Of Northeast Could See First Snowfall Of Season As Cold Air Arrives From Canada It may soon be time to "Fall Back" and set clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving Time ends over the weekend, but one thing is certain. Winter is coming. Cold air from Canada will bring patchy frost to much of the region, with the first snowfall of the season possible in some areas of the Northeast. Related story: Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada The overnight low temperature Tuesday, Nov. 2 into Wednesday, Nov. 3 will fall to the mid 30s and may drop below the freezing mark in areas farther north and inland, where patchy frost is possi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada A change in the weather pattern will bring in the coldest air of the season, and as the air interacts with multiple storm systems, snow could develop as the calendar flips to November, according to AccuWeather.com forecasters. "Could we be talking about snow across parts of the Midwest and Northeast?” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. “Maybe.” That comment, made on Thursday, Oct. 28, is consistent with an earlier forecast by AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok who said more than a month ago that there could be  “a couple of rounds of cold …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween
Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween It's been a stormy stretch of weather in the days leading up to Halloween. The largest round of heavy rain, with local downpours and flash flooding, swept through the region Friday night, Oct. 29 through the overnight hours into around daybreak on Saturday, Oct. 30. After a brief respite from the rain during the morning and early afternoon, rain, heavy at times, will return in the middle of the afternoon Saturday and continue at times until late Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. But there's some good news and a couple of fronts. First, wind speed is expected to b…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System With Heavy Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages New Storm System With Heavy Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
New Storm System With Heavy Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages A new storm system will bring more soaking rain and damaging wind gusts to the region. The time frame for storm activity is after nightfall on Friday, Oct. 29 into early Saturday evening, Oct. 30. Friday will be cloudy throughout the day with the high temperature in the mid 50s. Conditions will become blustery, with gusts as high as 35 miles per hour after the rain arrives around 9 p.m. Friday, leading to possible power outages. Up to an inch of new rainfall is possible by daybreak on Saturday. Rain will continue at times throughout the day and into the early evening Saturday with locall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System Will Bring More Soaking Rain, Strong Wind Gusts To Region New Storm System Will Bring More Soaking Rain, Strong Wind Gusts To Region
New Storm System Will Bring More Soaking Rain, Strong Wind Gusts To Region Just days after a potent Nor'easter pounded the region with downpours, flash flooding, and dangerous winds, a new storm system will bring more soaking rain and strong wind gusts. There will be a respite from the wet weather on Thursday, Oct. 28 with partly cloudy skies, a high temperature in the mid 50s, and calm winds. A large area of low pressure is then forecast to shift from the central United States across the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. After a partly sunny start on Friday, Oct. 29, clouds will increase during the afternoon on a day in which the high tempera…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region A powerful Nor'easter that is now moving through New England brought even more rainfall than originally projected to the region, along with scattered flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that led to thousands of power outages. Here are some of the highest reported rainfall totals from around the region on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and early in the morning on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from the National Weather Service: New York Saint James, Suffolk County, 5.35 inches, 8:03 p.m. Tuesday   Spring Valley, Rockland County, 5.06 inches, 8:08 p.m. Tuesday Mahopac, Putnam C…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts
Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts A powerful Nor'easter is sweeping through the region, bringing even more rainfall than originally projected, scattered flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages. Rain will be steady throughout the day on Tuesday, Oct. 26, and into the evening and overnight hours before finally tapering off late Wednesday morning, Oct. 27. (See the first image above.) Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts are possible for parts of the region shown in dark green in the second image above.  Rainfall rates may exceed one inch…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk
Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk A rapidly developing, rare fall Nor'easter will bring heavy downpours, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts to the region that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity is Monday evening, Oct. 25 through Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26. (See the first and second images above.) Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. For projected rainfall totals, click on the third image above. Rainfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, and heavy rain may produce areas of flash flooding, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Will Linger Into Halloween With Time To 'Fall Back' Coming Soon Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Will Linger Into Halloween With Time To 'Fall Back' Coming Soon
Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Will Linger Into Halloween With Time To 'Fall Back' Coming Soon A sunny, cool start to the week will be followed by an unsettled stretch that will bring rain, heavy at times, along with scattered thunderstorms. The high temperature on Sunday, Oct. 24 will be in the upper 50s with clear skies and calm winds. Clouds will increase in the afternoon, with a 50-percent chance of rain starting late Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. That will lead to a damp, dreary Monday, Oct. 25 with a chance of rain throughout the day followed by possible storms and showers starting in the mid-afternoon and continuing through the evening. It will be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires
New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires Clocks moved ahead an hour overnight for the start of Daylight Saving Time, but there's been no change in the dry, blustery conditions that marked the start of the weekend. Winds will be out of the Northwest with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph that could lead to power outages on Sunday, March 14. A new Wind Advisory has been issued for the region. It lasts from noon Sunday until midnight Monday, March 15. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a statement released Sunday morning. "Tree limbs could be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Drastic Change' In Weather Pattern Arrives As Active Winter Season Starts Final Week 'Drastic Change' In Weather Pattern Arrives As Active Winter Season Starts Final Week
'Drastic Change' In Weather Pattern Arrives As Active Winter Season Starts Final Week The start of spring is just a week away but the active winter season of 2020-21 doesn't appear to want to go out quietly. A nearly two-week-long stretch featuring plenty of sunshine, with unseasonably warm temperatures the last few days, will be followed by a return of cold air, as well as a mix of precipitation, including the chance for some snow. "Those who were enjoying the warmth this week in the Northeast will be in for a drastic change," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Paul Walker. Saturday, March 13 will be sunny and colder with a high temperature in the mid 40s with w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Set To Start Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Set To Start
Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Set To Start Get set to spring forward. Daylight Saving Time will begin again this weekend. On Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m. clocks will move forward one hour to Sunday, March 13, 3 a.m. This means the sun will set an hour later on Sunday than the day before. Across the nation, firefighters use Daylight Savings Time as a time to remind people to check their fire alarms and replace the device’s batteries. In general, fire alarms should be replaced every 10 years. In addition to the fire detectors, fire officials said people should check their carbon monoxide detectors as well.

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by Kristin Palpini
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Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change
Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change The stretch of mild air we've seen the last few days will be ending as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area from Friday night, March 12 into daybreak on Saturday, March 13. Winds out of the Northwest at 20 to 30 miles per hour will include gusts up to 45 miles per hour, with some gusts as high as 60 mph in some locations. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued Friday morning. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages
Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Enjoying the spring preview? Unfortunately, it's not going to last. The stretch of mild air we've seen the last few days will be ending as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area from Friday night, March 12 into daybreak on Saturday, March 13. Winds out of the Northwest at 20 to 30 miles per hour will include gusts up to 45 miles per hour, with some gusts as high as 60 mph in some locations. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a state…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Spring Preview: Here's When We'll See Mildest Temps In Months -- And How Long It Will Last Spring Preview: Here's When We'll See Mildest Temps In Months -- And How Long It Will Last
Spring Preview: Here's When We'll See Mildest Temps In Months -- And How Long It Will Last After a chilly start to the week, the mildest air in months will be arriving followed by another drop in temperatures. Here's the five-day forecast: Tuesday, March 9: The spring preview will start after midday as the high temperature climbs into the mid 50s under mostly sunny skies. It will remain clear overnight with a low temperature in the mid 30s. Wednesday, March 10: Skies will be clear during the day and through the overnight with the high temperature in the mid to upper 50s. Thursday, March 11: Partly sunny, breezy, and continued mild with a high temperature reaching the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Spring Forward? Here's When To Expect Big Change In Weather Pattern Spring Forward? Here's When To Expect Big Change In Weather Pattern
Spring Forward? Here's When To Expect Big Change In Weather Pattern In just a week, it will be time to move our clocks ahead an hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time. But we will get to "Spring Ahead" several days before that thanks to a big change that's coming in the weather pattern. It will be coming after a breezy, blustery weekend with wind-chill values in the teens. Here's the five-day forecast: Sunday, March 7: Sunny and cold with the high temperature again in the mid 30s and wind-chill values between 15 and 25 degrees. It will remain clear overnight with a low temperature around 20 degrees and wind-chill temps between 10 and 15 degrees.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region
New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region A sharp drop in temperatures has ushered in the Halloween weekend which started after much of the region saw the first snowfall of the season. Now, more snow could be coming to the area in just a matter of days. Halloween Day, Saturday, Oct. 31 will be bright and sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 40s. For just the first time since World War II, a Halloween blue moon will be visible to the entire world Saturday evening. (A blue moon is when there is more than one full moon during a month.) After that, it will be time to "Fall Back" and set clocks back an hour with the end of …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back
Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back After a mixed bag of precipitation winds down, there will be a sharp drop in temperatures leading into the "Fall Back" Halloween weekend. Generally, about 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for parts of the region where there has not been accumulating snow. Snowfall accumulation of between 1 to 3 inches is possible in some spots north of I-84 in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The daytime temperature Friday, Oct. 30 will hold steady in the mid to upper 30s.  There will then be a sharp drop in temps as skies clear overnight, with the low in the mid to upper 20s. Halloween…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds, Snow In Spots Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds, Snow In Spots Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps
Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds, Snow In Spots Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps There will be widespread heavy rainfall, areas of flooding, strong gusty winds, a wintry mix, and accumulating snow in parts of the region as a winterlike storm moving in from the Midwest merges with the remnants of Hurricane Zeta. The time frame for storm activity is Thursday, Oct. 29 into Friday, Oct. 30, with the snowfall expected mainly early Friday morning as the temperature drops.  A look at areas expected to see a mix of rain and snow (in pink) and snow (in blue) are shown in the first image above. Accumulating snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is possible parts of New York, Connecticu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back
Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back The passage of a cold front has led to dry weather and a dramatic drop in temperatures, making it feel like fall again. Sunday, Oct. 25 will feel like fall again. There will be a mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance of afternoon showers. The high temperature will only be around 50 degrees. Rain becomes likely at night, mainly after 10 p.m., followed by showers later on overnight. There will be more spotty showers at times on Monday, Oct. 26, which will be cloudy with the. high temperature in the upper 50s. The unsettled pattern will continue each day through Friday, Oct. 30, with cl…

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by Joe Lombardi