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Amherst, MA
News
Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers
Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers A sprawling, dangerous storm is pounding the Northeast with heavy snow, crippling ice, and widespread power outages continuing to grow across dozens of states. The National Weather Service says snow, sleet, and freezing rain will continue through Sunday night, Jan. 25, nto early Monday, Jan. 26, in the worst winter storm in five years. The latest briefing highlights widespread heavy snow across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast, with a widespread 8-10 inches of snowfall, and higher totals ranging from 10 to 20 inches expected through the overnight.  Many locations in the New York metropo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lyndhurst, NJ
Weather
Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey
Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey New Jersey will enter a statewide State of Emergency that goes into effect Saturday evening, Jan. 24, as a powerful winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across the state, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Friday. The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. across all 21 counties in anticipation of widespread snowfall, prolonged periods of temperatures below freezing, and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour.  All of New Jersey is currently under a Winter Storm Warning from Saturday night through Sunday night, according to the Nat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Atlantic City, NJ
Schools
Ventnor City Sees 7 Inches As Snow Blankets Atlantic County Ventnor City Sees 7 Inches As Snow Blankets Atlantic County
Ventnor City Sees 7 Inches As Snow Blankets Atlantic County Schools across South Jersey were closed Monday, Jan. 6 due to snow, with Cape May County recording the highest totals, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  A winter storm swept across the state, dumping up to 8 inches of snow in some areas and creating picturesque scenes — and some travel headaches. The highest snowfall in the state was measured 2 miles northwest of Cape May, where a cooperative observer reported 8.1 inches of accumulation at 1 p.m., the NWS reports. Cape May proper came in close behind with 8 inches, as reported by a public observer later in the afternoon…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Weather
Potent Storm System Brings Mix Of Heavy Rain, Snow, Strong Winds To Northeast Potent Storm System Brings Mix Of Heavy Rain, Snow, Strong Winds To Northeast
Potent Storm System Brings Mix Of Heavy Rain, Snow, Strong Winds To Northeast A strong storm system packed with a mix of snow, sleet, and rain is moving from west to east through the region on Saturday morning, March 4. Areas south of the Interstate 84 corridor have seen mainly rain, with flooding in some spots, especially along the coast, where a widespread 1 inch of rainfall has fallen, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts as strong as 66 miles per hour were reported in coastal Connecticut (in Greenwich at 4 a.m. Saturday) and 62 mph on Long Island (in East Hampton just before 5:30 a.m. Saturday). Heavy snow continues to fall across the north…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Track Shifts For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: New Projected Snowfall Totals Track Shifts For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: New Projected Snowfall Totals
Track Shifts For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: New Projected Snowfall Totals The projected track has shifted for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast as an unsettled weather pattern arrives in the area. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start as rainfall Friday afternoon, before changing over to a wintry mix and snow, especially in areas farther north and inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be&…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk, NY
News
Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says
Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to avoid unnecessary travel as two weather systems are expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds. Hochul said that New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley regions are expected to see up to six inches or more of snow, and wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph, overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, through the morning of Friday, Jan. 7. "With more heavy snow and high winds in the forecast, I'm encouraging New Yorkers to stay off the roads and be prepared for dangerous travel conditions," Hochul said. "Areas in Western New York and the North C…

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by Nicole Valinote