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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…
X-Mas Eve Storm: Slick Conditions Expected Throughout Region, Up To Foot Of Snow In These Spots X-Mas Eve Storm: Slick Conditions Expected Throughout Region, Up To Foot Of Snow In These Spots
X-Mas Eve Storm: Slick Conditions Expected Throughout Region, Up To Foot Of Snow In These Spots A quick-moving Christmas Eve storm will deliver wintry precipitation that will cause travel trouble from Washington, DC to Boston, with up to a foot of snowfall in some spots. The time frame for the Alberta Clipper system is from the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, Dec. 24 until late in the morning on Christmas Eve Day. "A stripe of heavy snow will move along the northern tier of the region, but a smaller amount of snow and an icy mix will fall farther south," according to AccuWeather. "Travel hazards and delays are likely on the roads while airline delays mount due to deicing operations in…
New Update - Christmas Eve Clipper To Bring Snow, Slippery Travel: Here's Timing New Update - Christmas Eve Clipper To Bring Snow, Slippery Travel: Here's Timing
New Update - Christmas Eve Clipper To Bring Snow, Slippery Travel: Here's Timing A quick-moving Alberta Clipper will sweep west to east on Christmas Eve, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and rain, causing slick travel. Latest Update - X-Mas Eve Storm: Slick Conditions Expected Throughout Region, Up To Foot Of Snow In These Spots Skies will be mostly sunny on Monday, Dec. 23, with high temperatures ranging from the mid-20s. to around freezing. Clouds will increase at night as the system moves in. Precipitation is expected from about just before daybreak to the early afternoon on Christmas Eve, with mostly cloudy skies  throughout the day on Tuesday, Dec. 24. …
Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing
Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing It's beginning to look a lot like much of the Northeast will see a new round of snowfall on Christmas Eve. Ahead of the storm, Sunday, Dec. 22, will remain sunny but bitterly cold as Arctic air continues to grip the region, according to the National Weather Service. On Monday, Dec. 23, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures around freezing. Clouds will increase at night as an Alberta Clipper system moves in from the west. Precipitation, including snow, sleet, and rain, is expected from about 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with mostly cloudy skies on Tuesday, Dec. 24. A mix of rai…
White Christmas Eve? Here's When Next Round Of Snow Could Be Coming White Christmas Eve? Here's When Next Round Of Snow Could Be Coming
White Christmas Eve? Here's When Next Round Of Snow Could Be Coming The next round of snowfall during what's been an active weather pattern could be coming on Christmas Eve in much of the Northeast, with snow showers possible in parts of the mid-Atlantic. See the image above from AccuWeather for a look at areas where forecast models say snow and snow showers are possible along the East Coast on Tuesday, Dec. 24 (shown in the lighter shades of blue). A weak storm is likely to move quickly eastward from the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley during the day on Dec. 24 and then through the central Appalachians, the mid-Atlantic and New England from the evening hours o…
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair -- or two -- of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid…
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming A potent pre-Christmas storm packed with damaging wind gusts bringing a mix of heavy rain, sleet, and snow to the region will be followed by a rapid freeze as temperatures plummet. The time frame for the storm is from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22 to Friday evening, Dec. 23. With blizzard-like conditions in much of the Midwest, more than 1,000 flights have been canceled as of early Thursday morning. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlo…
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent pre-Christmas storm that will bring snow, rain, and strong winds that could cause poor travel conditions and power outages. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, and continue into Friday, Dec. 23, the National Weather Service said. Current models show the chance for potentially significant snowfall in some areas, with rain and gusty winds elsewhere. In fact, some parts of the Midwest could see up to 3 feet of accumulation, and significant snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England…
Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest
Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest Christmas Day has gotten off to a slippery start with a mix of scattered showers, freezing rain, and light snow in the region. Icy conditions will gradually dissipate as the high temperature reaches the low to mid 40s on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 25.  Rain will continue at times during the day, mainly through the morning into the early afternoon on Christmas. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. (See the first image above.) A new round of precipitation is possible overnight, but the temperature will stay above the freezing mark for much of the region. Snowfall is possible in the …
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.…
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…
Dreaming Of A White Christmas? Here's A Day-By-Day Outlook Through Week's End Dreaming Of A White Christmas? Here's A Day-By-Day Outlook Through Week's End
Dreaming Of A White Christmas? Here's A Day-By-Day Outlook Through Week's End A storm system bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow has now pushed off the coast as brisk, blustery conditions have now arrived in the region. Temperatures will then become mild in the middle of the week, followed by a return to more seasonable conditions at the end of the week, with the possibility of a wintry mix Christmas Eve into early Christmas Day. Here's a day-by-day breakdown: Cloudy skies on Sunday, Dec. 19 will be followed by gradual clearing partly sunny skies in the afternoon with a high temperature in the upper 30s and wind-chill values between 25 and 30 degrees. Monday, D…
Here's Latest On Potential For New Year's Storm After Stretch Of Dry Days To Start Week Here's Latest On Potential For New Year's Storm After Stretch Of Dry Days To Start Week
Here's Latest On Potential For New Year's Storm After Stretch Of Dry Days To Start Week The final days of 2020, which will go down in the history books as a year like no other (to put it mildly), are expected to be relatively uneventful weather-wise, with a stretch of dry days with seasonably cold temperatures. But, perhaps fittingly, 2020 may have one last surprise in store. That's because a potentially powerful storm system is expected to sweep through the region New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The fact it would follow the overnight storm that slammed the region Christmas Eve into Christmas Day is also a rarity. Like the Christmas storm, the system developing for New Y…
Morning Update: Hundreds Still Without Power In Hudson Valley After Christmas Storm Morning Update: Hundreds Still Without Power In Hudson Valley After Christmas Storm
Morning Update: Hundreds Still Without Power In Hudson Valley After Christmas Storm Hundreds in the Hudson Valley remain without power after a potent storm system swept through the region Christmas Eve into Christmas Day. Here are the number of customers without power around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27 by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Con Edison - 7 (down from 17,598 on Friday morning, Dec. 25) NYSEG - 167 (down from 24,469 on Friday morning, Dec. 25) Central Hudson - 64 (down from 33,163 on Friday morning, Dec. 25) Orange & Rockland County - 263(down from 26,107 on Friday morning, Dec. 25) A total of just over 100…
Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley
Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley A powerful storm system bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds has resulted in numerous downed tree limbs, leading to road closures and more than 100,000 power outages in the Hudson Valley. Here are the number of customers without power just before 8:15 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Con Edison - 17,598 NYSEG - 24,469 Central Hudson - 33,163 Orange & Rockland County - 26,107 In areas hardest hit, residents are being urged to avoid travel Christmas morning to allow utility crews to clear roadways …
Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest
Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest Santa Claus and his reindeer are going to be in for a rough ride this Christmas Eve. A powerful storm system will sweep through the region, bringing downpours, potential flooding, and strong to damaging winds starting around nightfall on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and lasting into Christmas Day morning, Friday, Dec. 25. The storm will unleash “extreme weather" in the region, said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, who added, “Make sure you’re ready for that." For areas where there are High Wind and Storm warnings, flood watches, and wind advisories in eff…
Here's Time Frame For Christmas Eve Storm Bringing Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Region Here's Time Frame For Christmas Eve Storm Bringing Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Region
Here's Time Frame For Christmas Eve Storm Bringing Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Region A powerful storm system will sweep through the region, bringing downpours, potential flooding, and strong to damaging winds over a six- to 12-hour period Christmas Eve into Christmas Day. The time frame for the storm is Thursday night, Dec. 24 into Friday morning, Dec. 25. Ahead of the arrival of the storm, Wednesday, Dec. 23 will be mostly sunny with the high temperature around 40 degrees. Thursday will be cloudy and warmer, with the high temperature in the low 50s, ending a stretch of cold, dry days. Rain is expected to arrive around 3 p.m. Thursday with more periods of rain throug…
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for a powerful system that will sweep through the area on Christmas Eve, bringing drenching rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Thursday night, Dec. 24 into Friday morning, Dec. 25. "The combination of lingering snowpack and heavy rain may bring flooding, with the highest potential across northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut," said the National Weather Service statement, issued early Tuesday mornin…
Christmas Eve Storm To Bring Drenching Rain, Strong Winds Followed By Snow Chance On Christmas Christmas Eve Storm To Bring Drenching Rain, Strong Winds Followed By Snow Chance On Christmas
Christmas Eve Storm To Bring Drenching Rain, Strong Winds Followed By Snow Chance On Christmas A potent system will sweep through the area on Christmas Eve, bringing drenching rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds that could cause power outages, followed by a chance for some snow on Christmas Day. "Ahead of the storm, milder air and a lot of moisture will surge northward along with gusty winds," AccuWeather Meteorologist Jessica Storm said. "The storm will tap into all this moisture to spread drenching rain across a large swath of the East." A new round of snowfall is possible before the late-week storm with light snow possible any time between around 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. …
Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region
Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region Christmas Week could start and end with new rounds of snow. We continue to keep an eye on the potential for a system to sweep through overnight Christmas Eve into Christmas Day that could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. But you'll want to keep an eye on the sky well before that as there is a chance for some light snow on Sunday, Dec. 20. For areas south of Interstate 84, scattered snow showers are possible between noon and 9 p.m. Sunday on a mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 30s. Little to no accumulation is expected. But during that time, there could be minor sn…
New Round Of Snow Now Possible On Christmas Day New Round Of Snow Now Possible On Christmas Day
New Round Of Snow Now Possible On Christmas Day Click here for an updated story:  Christmas Eve Storm To Bring Drenching Rain, Strong Winds Followed By Snow Chance On Christmas It's beginning to look a lot like we may be getting a new round of snowfall on Christmas. Long-range forecast models now show the potential for a storm powered by Arctic air bringing snow, sleet, and rain expected to develop on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and continue into Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Related story - How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region "The snow area is going to be smaller, and at this p…
Will Snow Stick Around Long Enough For A White Christmas? Here's Latest Forecast Will Snow Stick Around Long Enough For A White Christmas? Here's Latest Forecast
Will Snow Stick Around Long Enough For A White Christmas? Here's Latest Forecast The stretch of frigid weather will last into the week, but will temperatures stay cold long enough to make for a White Christmas? "Road crews and property owners will need to stay vigilant and may need to apply ice-melting and anti-slip materials on a daily basis to keep streets, sidewalks, and parking lots safe for vehicles and pedestrians," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. Related story - How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region It will be continued cold on Friday, Dec. 18 with clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine and th…
Here's Latest On Post-Christmas Snow Chance, Along With Updated Five-Day Forecast Here's Latest On Post-Christmas Snow Chance, Along With Updated Five-Day Forecast
Here's Latest On Post-Christmas Snow Chance, Along With Updated Five-Day Forecast Santa Claus and his reindeer will have ideal weather for making the rounds both Christmas Eve night and into Christmas morning. While both days will be clear with relatively mild temperatures, there does remain a chance for some snow after Christmas Day. Here's the five-day forecast.  Tuesday, Dec. 24: It will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 40s on Christmas Eve. Winds will pick up in strength, with wind-chill values between 25 and 35 degrees. The overnight low temperature will dip to the upper 20s under partly cloudy skies. Wednesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day will b…
How Long Will Cold Spell Last? Here's Day-By-Day Outlook Through Christmas How Long Will Cold Spell Last? Here's Day-By-Day Outlook Through Christmas
How Long Will Cold Spell Last? Here's Day-By-Day Outlook Through Christmas The coldest air of the season has brought with it sub-zero wind chills and biting winds. But relief is on the way. Here's the day-by-day forecast through Christmas Day: Friday, Dec. 20: Another sunny, cold day, with a high temperature only around 30 degrees and wind-chill values between 5 and 15 degrees. The overnight low temperature will be around 15 degrees. Saturday, Dec. 21: Mostly sunny, with a high temperature near the freezing mark with a wind-chill factor between 10 and 20 degrees. The overnight low temperature will be around 25 degrees. Sunday, Dec. 22: The bitter…
Quick-Moving Storm System Brings Some Snow, Here's What To Expect Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Quick-Moving Storm System Brings Some Snow, Here's What To Expect Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Quick-Moving Storm System Brings Some Snow, Here's What To Expect Christmas Eve, Christmas Day A quick-moving storm system that arrived overnight has brought light snow to much of the area on Christmas Eve morning. There has been generally an inch or less of accumulation, mainly farther north. The snow chance continues until late in the morning on Monday, Dec. 24 before the temperature climbs into the low-40s, with rain possible until around noontime. Mostly cloudy skies will see some breaks of sun in the afternoon. Christmas Eve will be clear and cold with a low in the mid- to upper-20s with wind gusts of 20 mph making it feel like it's in the upper teens. Christmas Day on Tu…