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New Storm System Expected To Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain: Here's What To Expect New Storm System Expected To Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain: Here's What To Expect
New Storm System Expected To Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain: Here's What To Expect A new storm system is expected to bring the latest round of sleet and snowfall to the region. The time frame for the storm is from just after midnight on Monday, Feb. 7 until the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 8. Though it's a 24-hour window, the good news is that a climb in temperatures during the day Monday means most of the precipitation will be in the form of rainfall, and no more than a coating of snow is expected. Sunday, Feb. 6 will be a clear and cold day with a high temperature in the upper 20s and wind-chill values in the teens (see the image above.) Clouds will thicken Su…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold A massive cross-country winter storm that brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region has been followed by a wave of Arctic air, creating icy conditions. "Temperatures will remain well below freezing into this morning," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday morning, Feb. 5. "This will lead to slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces.  "Black ice will be prevalent due to the wintry precipitation that fell on Friday and Friday evening, Feb. 4.  "Walkways will be slippery! If driving. Pleas…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing
Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing A large-scale and massive winter storm moving across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that is expected to cause hazardous driving conditions followed by icy conditions over the weekend after a drop in temperatures. The storm will sweep through this region Thursday night, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 4, as a cold front will move in with "quickly falling temperatures behind it," according to the National Weather Service. Dangerous travel conditions will stretch from a large portion of Pennsylvania to the Hudson Valley of New York and Massachusetts, according to Acc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive
Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive A new round of freezing rain accompanying a cold front will be followed by the arrival of an arctic air mass that will result in a plunge in temperatures. There have been reports of hazardous travel in areas that precipitation falls and temperatures remain below freezing on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon Sunday in areas north of New York City and Long Island, not including eastern Connecticut. "Slow down and use caution while traveling," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released Sunday morning.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Icy Roadways Lead To School Closures, Delayed Starts, Crashes Icy Roadways Lead To School Closures, Delayed Starts, Crashes
Icy Roadways Lead To School Closures, Delayed Starts, Crashes Light freezing rain that began to fall in the pre-dawn hours on Wednesday, Jan. 5 has resulted in numerous crashes in the region as well as delayed school openings and some closures. Freezing rain is expected to change over to plain rain by 10 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued early Wednesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory at 5 a.m. is due to expire at 10 a.m. Wednesday and at noon farther north. Slippery conditions have been reported as far south as New York, Long Island, and southern Westchester and Fairfield counties. New York S…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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First Snowfall Projections Released For New Storm Taking Aim On Region First Snowfall Projections Released For New Storm Taking Aim On Region
First Snowfall Projections Released For New Storm Taking Aim On Region Precipitation from a massive winter storm that extended over much of the nation has changed over to rain for most of the region, while areas farthest north and inland are still seeing freezing rain on Tuesday morning, Feb. 16. After a one-day reprieve from the barrage of wintry weather on Wednesday, Feb. 17, a new storm taking aim on the region has the potential to dump a significant amount of snowfall. The time frame for the new storm is Thursday, Feb. 18 into Friday, Feb. 19, with the potential for moderate to heavy snowfall and a brief wintry mix, the National Weather Service s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Slippery Stretch: Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Will Make Travel Dangerous At Times Slippery Stretch: Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Will Make Travel Dangerous At Times
Slippery Stretch: Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Will Make Travel Dangerous At Times One of the most active weather patterns in years will stay on display through the weekend and into next week. There will be more snow at times during that stretch, but sleet and ice could pose more significant threats, with the possibility of potentially major power outages from damage to utility lines and trees as well as treacherous travel. There will be a chance and snow and sleet Saturday evening, Feb. 13 through the overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 as a storm system arrives. New snow and sleet accumulation of one inch and ice accumulation of one-ten…

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New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Storm Moving Through Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Storm Moving Through Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Storm Moving Through Region A quick-moving storm system arrived in the area just after daybreak on Tuesday, Feb. 9, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the area and creating hazardous driving conditions in parts of the region. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 for the areas shown in the first image above. The highest snow will be during the morning Tuesday, with snow tapering off by mid-afternoon. Areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut are expected to see between 2 and 4 inches of accumulation. North of I-84 in New…

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Here's Next Chance For Wintry Mix As Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives Here's Next Chance For Wintry Mix As Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives
Here's Next Chance For Wintry Mix As Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives A storm system has brought steady rain to the region, with areas far north and inland seeing sleet and some snow, leading to delayed school starts. The unsettled weather pattern will continue the next few days, with a new chance for a wintry mix that is expected to be more widespread. Monday, Feb. 10 will be cloudy with showers and pockets of heavy rain at times during the day and evening and a high temperature around 40 degrees. The overnight low will stay steady in the upper 30s for most of the region, but the areas north of I-84 that saw a wintry mix overnight Sunday, Feb. 9 into Monday…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Storm System Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Here's When Storm System Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Here's When Storm System Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Rain To Region A storm system that will bring a mix of snow, ice and rain to the region will follow a return to more seasonable temperatures. Milder air arrives on Thursday, Jan. 23, which will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 40s and wind-chill values between 25 and 35 degrees. Friday, Jan. 24 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 40s. Then comes the chance for a wintry mix and snow farther inland as the overnight low falls to at or below the freezing mark in areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut. (See first image above.) Pre…

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Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland
Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland Rain has started to move across the area and has transitioned to freezing rain and sleet farther inland even in some spots where the temperature is above the freezing mark as a complex storm has arrived in the region. The wintry mix has been reported after nightfall on Sunday, Dec. 29 mainly north of Interstate 84, especially in areas with high elevations. Freezing rain, sleet and snow will affect Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties into Tuesday, Dec. 31.  Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 for the counties shown in purple in …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing
Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing Click here for an updated story: Storm Bringing Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causing Hazardous Travel Conditions New projected snowfall totals and info on timing have been released for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive late Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday aft…

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Winter Weather Advisories Now In Effect For Much Of Region As Storm Nears Winter Weather Advisories Now In Effect For Much Of Region As Storm Nears
Winter Weather Advisories Now In Effect For Much Of Region As Storm Nears Click here for a new, updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area As a powerful, quick-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain nears, Winter Weather Advisories have now been issued for much of the region. The advisories are in effect from 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 for the counties north of New York City and Long Island shown in purple in the first image above. Those traveling through the areas covered by the advisories should plan on slippery road conditions, the Na…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Early Week Storm Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Early Week Storm
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Early Week Storm Click here for an updated story: Winter Weather Advisories Now In Effect For Much Of Region As Storm Nears A powerful, quick-moving storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region early this week. The time frame for the wintry mix with snow at times is Monday afternoon, Dec.16 into the morning on Tuesday, Dec. 17. At this time, about an inch of snowfall accumulation is expected for most of the region.  Areas north of I-84 and farthest inland, especially west, could see up to 3 inches. There still remains uncertainty with the storm track. So check back for&…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With One Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With One Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow
Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With One Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow Click here for an updated story: Accumulating Snowfall Now Expected For Early Week Storm Get set for a stormy stretch with two separate systems due to move through the region, with the second bringing a wintry mix and snow. The first storm system will usher in the start of the weekend. But temperatures began to rise as it arrived on Friday afternoon, Dec. 13, keeping precipitation to rain.  Rain will be heavy at times in the evening and through the overnight with up to an inch of precipitation expected before daybreak. Temperatures will rise overnight to around the 50-degree mark.…

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by Joe Lombardi