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Latest Update: Christmas Eve Storm Brings Snow, Sleet, Slippery Roads To Northeast Latest Update: Christmas Eve Storm Brings Snow, Sleet, Slippery Roads To Northeast
Latest Update: Christmas Eve Storm Brings Snow, Sleet, Slippery Roads To Northeast A fast-moving storm system is bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, causing slippery travel trouble throughout the Northeast on what's a white Christmas Eve. The wintry precipitation is falling from Washington, DC to Boston on Tuesday, Dec. 24, with up to a foot of snowfall in some spots. For a look at where slippery travel is expected and predicted precipitation types by location, see the first image above on the AccuWeather map. "Roads will become snow covered due to recent cold weather, resulting in slippery travel conditions," the National Weather Service says. "Anyone planning to t…
Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers
Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers Ahead of an upcoming storm system expected to last several nights, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents across the state to prepare for snow, heavy rains, power outages, and flooding.  According to the latest predictions, the storm is expected to arrive in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Long Island on Tuesday, April 2, and continue through Thursday night, April 4, bringing poor travel conditions and likely power outages along with it, Hochul announced.  Related Report - Strengthening Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Up To 2 Feet Of Snow In Spo…
Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix
Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix A new winter storm could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain that could cause slippery travel conditions in parts of the region. The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service. But its projected track is uncertain. One forecast model is taking it a bit farther west. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.)  In those inland areas, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is possible. Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches of accumulation. Another model has the system moving more to the east, meaning m…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will be the main threat in this region for a potent pre-Christmas storm accompanied by a cold front that will sweep through the Northeast and result in a dramatic drop in temperatures. The time frame for the storm is a period of approximately 24 hours from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Heavy downpours could also lead to poor travel conditions, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Dec. 21. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. Millions…
Eye On The Storm: These Areas Are Expected To See Accumulating Snow, Poor Travel Conditions Eye On The Storm: These Areas Are Expected To See Accumulating Snow, Poor Travel Conditions
Eye On The Storm: These Areas Are Expected To See Accumulating Snow, Poor Travel Conditions A storm system packed with a wide swath of snow, rain, and strong winds is expected to cause poor travel conditions and bring accumulating snowfall to some spots in the days leading up to Christmas. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, the National Weather Service said. Areas expected to see accumulating snowfall Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23 are shown in blue in the first image above. Blizzard conditions are possible in areas shown in royal blue. The second image above shows a look at areas (marked in red) where poor travel conditions are expected on Friday. Curren…
Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System
Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System A potentially historic, extreme storm that will bring intense snowfall and accumulation of 3 to 6 feet to parts of New York over a period of days has prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue a State of Emergency for 11 counties in the state. The most significant snowfall is expected Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18, with accumulations of up to 3 feet of snow possible in the Buffalo area and up to 2 feet of snow possible in the Watertown area, with snowfall rates of 3 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Thundersnow is possible in the most intense bands, according to…
Arrival Of Cold Front Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Snow Squalls Arrival Of Cold Front Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Snow Squalls
Arrival Of Cold Front Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Snow Squalls The arrival of a cold front will bring strong wind gusts that could be accompanied by snow squalls that could cause whiteout conditions on Sunday, Feb. 27, according to the National Weather Service.  Sunday will start off sunny with a high temperature in the low 40s, but wind-chill values between 15 and 25 degrees thanks to wind speeds in the teens and gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Clouds will increase in the afternoon. Snow showers and heavier squalls will be possible Sunday afternoon into the middle of the evening as the cold front moving south from Canada arrives in the r…
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…
Wintry Mix Causing Slippery Travel Conditions In Parts Of Region Wintry Mix Causing Slippery Travel Conditions In Parts Of Region
Wintry Mix Causing Slippery Travel Conditions In Parts Of Region A new storm system bringing a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow is causing slippery travel conditions in some spots in the region. The system arrived just before daybreak on Monday, Feb. 7 and is expected to wind down by around noontime when the temperature will rise above the freezing mark throughout the area. There will be sleet and snow showers during the morning commute and through late Monday morning, with any snow then mixing with rain later in the morning before turning to all rain by around midday Monday, as the high temperature climbs to the mid to upper 30s. "Plan on slippery…
NY Agencies Prepare Emergency Response Assets Ahead Of Nor'easter NY Agencies Prepare Emergency Response Assets Ahead Of Nor'easter
NY Agencies Prepare Emergency Response Assets Ahead Of Nor'easter New York State agencies have prepared emergency response assets ahead of a winter storm that could bring more than a foot of snow to parts of the state. The storm could bring heavy snow to parts of Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley regions beginning in the evening of Friday, Jan. 28, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Some areas could see between 6 and 12 inches of snow by the night of Saturday, Jan. 29. "A winter storm system moving up the coast has the potential to deliver heavy snow, gusty winds, and create dangerous travel conditions across downstate l…
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…
New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest
New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest A new storm system expected to bring accumulating snowfall and cause slick travel conditions will be followed by the potential for a major Nor'easter during an active weather pattern in the region. The quick-moving system should bring widespread snowfall overnight Wednesday into daybreak on Thursday morning, Jan. 20. (See the first image above.)  Generally, an inch or so of accumulation is expected by sunrise.  "A light snowfall accumulation could result in snow-covered and icy roads for the Thursday morning commute," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Wea…
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…
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.…
Endless Winter's Not Over Yet: Here's What To Expect From Next Storm System Endless Winter's Not Over Yet: Here's What To Expect From Next Storm System
Endless Winter's Not Over Yet: Here's What To Expect From Next Storm System It's been an endless winter, and it's not over yet. For starters, the slow-moving late-week storm system that arrived on Thursday, Feb. 18 delivered a parting shot to parts of the region with a surprising new round of light snow on Saturday morning, Feb. 20, causing slippery travel conditions. Skies will clear though, leading to a mostly sunny day on Saturday, Feb. 20 with a high temperature in the low 30s, and wind-chill values in the teens. It will remain clear and cold overnight and on Sunday, Feb. 21, which will also be sunny with a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values…
Fast-Moving Storm System Will Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Region Fast-Moving Storm System Will Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Region
Fast-Moving Storm System Will Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Region A fast-moving storm system will bring accumulating snow to parts of the area, with slick travel conditions possible. Morning snow showers on Sunday, Feb. 9 will continue intermittently until around noontime. The high temperature will rise to the upper 30s to around 40 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. The storm system will arrive sometime after midnight on Monday, Feb. 10 as rain and snow for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, where about a trace to a half-inch of snowfall is possible before changing over to rain prior to daybreak. N…
Here's When To Expect Blast Of Snow From Quick-Moving, Intensifying Storm Here's When To Expect Blast Of Snow From Quick-Moving, Intensifying Storm
Here's When To Expect Blast Of Snow From Quick-Moving, Intensifying Storm A quick-moving, intensifying storm system will sweep through the area after nightfall, bringing a blast of snow to the region that could result in slippery travel and brief whiteout conditions. The storm will affect the area mainly Tuesday evening, Jan. 7, with the window for snowfall from between about 7 p.m. Tuesday to roughly 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. The highest likelihood for snowfall is around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Most areas should receive less than 1 inch of accumulation but areas along eastern Long Island and parts of southern Connecticut could see 1-2 inches, accordi…
Storm Watch: System Will Bring Snow, Sleet Inland, With All Rain Farther South Storm Watch: System Will Bring Snow, Sleet Inland, With All Rain Farther South
Storm Watch: System Will Bring Snow, Sleet Inland, With All Rain Farther South A complex storm system will create hazardous travel conditions for much of upstate New York and Connecticut with a combination of sleet and snow leading to ice-storm conditions with power outages possible. Farther south, including New York City, Long Island, as well as Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Fairfield counties, precipitation will be all rain as the low temperature will stay above freezing. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 for the counties shown in purple in the first image above, including Dutchess an…
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Click here for a related story: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work. Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region, even Long Island, where parts of central Nassau County could get 2 to 3 inches of snowfall. For the latest …
Winter Weather Advisory: Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet Will Cause Slippery Evening Commute Winter Weather Advisory: Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet Will Cause Slippery Evening Commute
Winter Weather Advisory: Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet Will Cause Slippery Evening Commute A winter storm affecting more than 200 million Americans will sweep through the area, bringing accumulating snow and sleet and causing slippery travel conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire region from noon Wednesday, Feb. 20 until 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. (See image above.) Snow is expected to arrive just in time for the evening commute on Wednesday, sometime after 3 p.m. on a cloudy and cold day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 20s. Snow …
New Snowfall Projections, Timing For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area New Snowfall Projections, Timing For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
New Snowfall Projections, Timing For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area New snowfall projections have been released for a quick-moving storm that will sweep through the area Thursday. A total of between a 1 inch to as much as 2 inches of accumulation is now likely north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, with higher amounts farther west, the National Weather Service predicted early Thursday morning. (See first image above.) There is a low potential for locally 2 to 4 inches of snowfall, the weather service said. Travel conditions could be slippery. The snow chance starts late in the morning Thursday on a cloudy day with a high in the low-30s.…
Accumulating Snow Now Likely In Much Of Area As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Accumulating Snow Now Likely In Much Of Area As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through
Accumulating Snow Now Likely In Much Of Area As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Click here for an updated story: New Snowfall Projections, Timing For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area A quick-moving storm that will sweep through the area Thursday is now expected to bring accumulating snow to much of the area. A total of between a half-inch to as much as 2 inches of accumulation is now likely north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, with higher amounts farther west. Travel conditions could be slippery. The snow chance is 60 percent in those areas, according to the National Weather Service, and starts after noon Thursday on a cloudy day with a high in …
Projected Accumulations For Nor'easter Increase Again; Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages Projected Accumulations For Nor'easter Increase Again; Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Projected Accumulations For Nor'easter Increase Again; Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages This story has been updated. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain combined with wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour could cause power outages during the height of the Nor'easter, which is projected to result in higher accumulations than earlier predictions. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the entire region until 10 p.m. Thursday. Snow/sleet accumulations of  2 to 5 inches are now expected south of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 3 to 6 inches inland. Western areas north of I-84, including Dutchess, now could see between 8 and 12 inches of snowfall. There is stil…
Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals
Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals List of school closures, delays in Hudson Valley List of school closures in Fairfield County List of school closures, delays in Bergen, Passaic counties Here's the latest update on the latest winter storm moving through the area Wednesday morning through the afternoon. Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Northern Fairfield, Western Bergen County, Passaic County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches across the extreme northern portions of Fairfield county. Ic…