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Powerful Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds, Snow To Parts Of Area
Click here for an updated story - Eye On The Storm: Here's What To Expect And When Nor'easter Roars Through Area A powerful winter-like storm will batter the area this weekend with soaking rain, gusty winds and snow in some spots, particularly farther north. The storm will move to the Northeast from the Deep South and may contain some of Tropical Storm Willa's moisture, according to AccuWeather.com. "At this time, it looks like this storm will bring a general 1-2 inches of rain and a period of 40- to 50-mph wind gusts to the coast, and there will be some sort of wet snow over the inte…
News
28 Horses Killed In Orange County, N.Y. Barn Fire
Twenty-eight horses are dead after a large fire broke out at a Hudson Valley farm on Saturday morning. The barn is located behind the Mount Hope Training Center just north of I-84 in Orange County. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the two trainers affected by the fire. A barn worker saw the barn was on fire around 3 a.m., when he got up to feed the horses, according to the New York Post. He said the horses were "crying like babies." Not one could be saved. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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New Nor'easter's Heavy Snow, Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As New Nor'easter Nears While some uncertainty still remains about the potential amount of snowfall from the fourth Nor'easter to hit the region this month, the heavy, wet snow, combined with strong winds, could lead to new power outages and tree damage. Winds will gust 30 to 35 mph along the coast during the height of the storm on Wednesday, 25 to 30 mph inland and 25 mph or less farther north. (See second image above.) Coastal flooding and beach erosion are also likely. Still, this will not be a powerhouse storm in terms…
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New Storm Will Be Strongest Nor'easter Since January 'Bomb Cyclone'
Click here for an updated story: Flood Watch Issued As Nor'easter Nears Area Get set for the strongest storm since the "Bomb Cyclone" from early January as the area could see Nor'easter-type conditions on Friday. While this storm will fall short of the Bomb Cyclone's intensity and will not be as cold, it will still pack a wallop, according to AccuWeather.com. Wind gusts of 50 miles per hour or more are possible along the coast Friday night with beach erosion and coastal flooding possible. Light rain will arrive late in the afternoon Thursday and continue overnight into Friday …
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Weather Whiplash: From Sun, 70's To Sleet, Snow
Sunny skies and temperatures that soared into the upper-70s on Wednesday provided a picture perfect preview of spring. But the reality that we have almost a full month left of winter will set in soon enough. The change in weather will start Thursday as morning showers will be followed by rain and temperatures falling to the mid-30s by late afternoon. As temperatures continue to drop later Thursday afternoon, rain will change over to sleet and freezing rain northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut and to a wintry mix with some snow north of I-84. The mixed bag of prec…
Schools
Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday
Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches. A Lodi middle school is closing early for the rest of the week due to ongoing water leaks. These schools are taking action before the snow. Bergen: Academy of the Holy Angels - Closed Bergen Catholic - Closed Immaculate Heart A…
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Westchester: Latest Snowfall Projections
Snowfall amounts from the winter storm moving through the region Wednesday will vary by location, but no matter where you are, be prepared for slippery travel and icy conditions, says the National Weather Service. Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches. Precipitation s…
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Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area
New Storm Update: How Much Snow Will You Get? Depends On Where You Are Snowfall projections for the latest winter storm heading to the tristate area have increased. A total of 3 to 5 inches in now expected for most of the region, with 6 inches or more north of I-84 through Wednesday morning. Motorists and pedestrians should plan on snow-covered roads, slippery road conditions and limited visibilities, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Winter Weather Advisories issued Monday for Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Bergen have been expanded to include all o…
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Northern Westchester As New Storm Nears
Click here for an updated story: Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area As a new storm system approaches the area, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of the tristate area. With between 2 and 4 inches of accumulation expected south of I-84, the advisory is in effect for Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Fairfield, Bergen and Passaic counties from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday in Dutchess. Areas north of I-84, including Dutchess as well as northern Orange and Putna…
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Deep Freeze Will Be Followed By Some Snow, Then Warmer Temps
The deep freeze that has gripped the tristate area for nearly two weeks will finally loosen -- at least temporarily. The weather pattern change will come after a bone-chilling Sunday in which residents in some parts of the area north of I-84 woke up to temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero and a Monday in which some snow is now likely. Sunday will be mostly sunny with diminishing winds, a high temperature in the mid-teen range and overnight lows expected to stay in the teens. The temperature will reach a high at or around the freezing mark on Monday, but clouds will increase and a b…
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Dangerous Cold Will Be Followed By New Storm Bringing Ice, Snow To Area
A dangerously cold weekend with wind-chill factors plummeting to as low -22 degrees in parts of the area will be followed a new storm system that will usher in warmer temperatures but not before bringing snow and ice. "While heavy precipitation is not anticipated by the storm at this time, it just takes a small amount of ice to make roads and sidewalks a skating rink," according to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams. Saturday will be sunny and cold, with a high near 10 and winds gusting as high as 40 miles per hour, making it feel more like it's between -5 and -15 and i…
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