Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday
Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday Moderate snowfall from the winter storm that moved arrived in the area overnight will taper off by mid to late morning on Saturday, March 2 after a widespread 3 to 5 inches of accumulation. As soon as the cleanup ends though, preparations will begin for the next -- and more significant -- snowstorm on Sunday, March 3, and projected snowfall totals have just been released. It is now expected to bring 5 to 8 inches of accumulation north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 4 to 8 inches south of those roadways. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Sunda…
Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North
Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North The complex storm system that is bringing more freezing rain and rain than snow to the area will bring a big change in the weather pattern. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway are seeing an icy and slippery wintry mix on Sunday morning, Jan. 20. Significant snowfall totals of up to a foot are expected north of I-84. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Shown in pink in the third image above.) A Winter Weather Advisory covers Southern Westchester and coastal Fairfield County. Precipitation will continue into…
New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing
New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing The major, complex three-pronged storm that will bring a mix of snow and freezing rain followed by icy/slippery conditions is looking every bit as strong as expected as it gets set to arrive in the area on Saturday, Jan. 19. A total accumulation of between 3 to 7 inches of snowfall is expected for most of the region, with up to 12 inches farthest north. (See second image above.) Ice accumulations of one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch are expected. (See third image above.) The highest snowfall totals will be across Orange and Putnam counties, according to the National Weather Service.…
Winter Storm Warning: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up Winter Storm Warning: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up
Winter Storm Warning: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up Click here for an updated story: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing A major storm the National Weather Service describes as "multi-hazard" is closing in on this region and the entire Northeast. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from noon Saturday, Jan. 19 until 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Shown in pink in the first image above. A Winter Weather Advisory covers Southern Westchester and coastal Fairfield County. Mixed precipitation is expected (see second image above) with total accumulations of 4 to 8 inch…
Significant Ice Accumulation From Major Storm Could Lead To Power Outages This Weekend Significant Ice Accumulation From Major Storm Could Lead To Power Outages This Weekend
Significant Ice Accumulation From Major Storm Could Lead To Power Outages This Weekend An overnight round of light snow resulted in a coating to up to an inch of accumulation on Friday morning. But that was just a very small taste of what's in store as a major storm the National Weather Service describes as "multi-hazard" comes this weekend.  The storm's biggest threat will be ice, especially north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and just south of I-84, where a quarter-inch of ice accumulation is expected. (See first and second images above.) Coupled with wind gusts of up to 30 mph on Sunday, downed tree limbs and power lines could lead to widespread outages. The storm…
Back-To-Back Storms Will Be Followed By Ice, Arctic Blast, Possible Power Outages Back-To-Back Storms Will Be Followed By Ice, Arctic Blast, Possible Power Outages
Back-To-Back Storms Will Be Followed By Ice, Arctic Blast, Possible Power Outages The back-to-back storms that will sweep through the area late this week will be followed by a blast of Arctic Air and an accumulation of ice that could cause power outages on Sunday. The first storm will come overnight Thursday night, Jan. 17 into Friday morning, Jan.18 with widespread 1 to 4 inches of accumulation, with the higher amounts farther north.  Snow is expected to arrive around 11 p.m. Thursday and continue overnight before changing to a mix of rain, snow and freezing rain after daybreak.  The changeover to all rain will occur by about 7 a.m. along the coast. Precipita…
One-Two Punch: System With Accumulating Snow Will Be Followed By Bigger Weekend Storm One-Two Punch: System With Accumulating Snow Will Be Followed By Bigger Weekend Storm
One-Two Punch: System With Accumulating Snow Will Be Followed By Bigger Weekend Storm A quick-moving system that bringing accumulating snowfall to the region Thursday night into Friday morning will be just a preview of a much more significant snowstorm expected in a bigger weekend storm.  Travel will be hazardous due to poor visibility and snow-covered roads, particularly across the interior for the Friday morning commute, the National Weather Service said.  Areas north of I-84 are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of accumulation, with 2 to 3 inches north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 1 to 2 inches south of those roadways. For the latest snowfall proj…
Winter Weather  Advisory Issued: Plan On Slippery Road Conditions During Morning Commute Winter Weather  Advisory Issued: Plan On Slippery Road Conditions During Morning Commute
Winter Weather Advisory Issued: Plan On Slippery Road Conditions During Morning Commute A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the area as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will cause travel difficulties overnight into Tuesday morning. The advisory is in effect for 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 in areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Areas in purple in the image above.) Plan on slippery road conditions overnight and early tomorrow morning and use caution while driving, the National Weather Service says. The storm system is now expected to arrive after midnight Tuesday, Jan. 8 and could cause slippery travel through Tuesd…
Timing Adjusted For Arrival Of Winter Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet, Rain Timing Adjusted For Arrival Of Winter Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet, Rain
Timing Adjusted For Arrival Of Winter Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet, Rain The timing for the arrival of a winter storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the area has been adjusted. Originally predicted for Monday evening, Jan. 7, the storm system is now expected to arrive after midnight Tuesday, Jan. 8 and could cause slippery travel through Tuesday morning. Clouds will increase on Monday, which will be cloudy and colder, with the high temperature struggling to hit the freezing mark. The wind-chill factor will make it feel like it's between 10 and 20 degrees. The snow chance starts at midnight Tuesday. Snow, freezing rain and sleet …
Eye On The Storm: Quick-Moving System Will Bring Wintry Mix To Area Eye On The Storm: Quick-Moving System Will Bring Wintry Mix To Area
Eye On The Storm: Quick-Moving System Will Bring Wintry Mix To Area A quick-moving storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the area on Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Clouds will increase on Monday, which will be cloudy and colder, with the high temperature struggling to hit the freezing mark. Mixed precipitation will arrive sometime after 8 p.m. Monday.  Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway will see snow and sleet through around 3 a.m. on Tuesday.  Throughout the area, the temperature will slowly rise above the freezing mark overnight. The wintry mix will change to rain after midnight in southern parts of the&n…
Winter Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Area Winter Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Area
Winter Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Area The emergence of El Niño has resulted in a mild winter so far, bringing wetter conditions across the southern United States, and warmer, drier conditions to the north. El Niño is a large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific. But even with the El Niño effect, it's still January and after a rainy Saturday and sunny Sunday, a storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the area on Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Mixed precipitation will arrive sometime af…
Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier
Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier The fast-moving, widespread clipper system that will bring light accumulating snow to the region is now expected to arrive earlier. In the latest forecast by the National Weather Service, snow is now expected to start late Wednesday night, Jan. 2. In an earlier forecast, the projected arrival time had been around 1 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3. Snow is likely between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday, with about a half-inch of accumulation possible. The new timing means the system is less likely to affect the morning commute. There is still a chance of snow through 7 a.m. Thursday, but…