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Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow
Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow The first winter-like storm of the season will result in slick roadways in some spots in the region and up to a foot of snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England. The time frame for the system is Tuesday evening, Nov. 15 into Wednesday morning, Nov. 16. For brand-new snowfall projections from AccuWeather.com, see the second image above: 1 to 3 inches (areas shown in Columbia blue),  3 to 6 inches (areas shown in darker blue),  6 to 12 inches (areas shown in Royal blue). Interior areas where there is a wintry mix overnight will see a change to plain rain…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's When Scattered Snowfall Could Cause Slick Roadways In Region Here's When Scattered Snowfall Could Cause Slick Roadways In Region
Here's When Scattered Snowfall Could Cause Slick Roadways In Region A quick-moving system will bring scattered snowfall that could cause slick roadways in much of the region. That time frame for that system is from about midday Wednesday, Dec. 8, into late Wednesday afternoon. See the first image above for a look at areas where there will be a mix of rain and snow (pink), intermittent snow (dark blue), and light blue (flurries). Most of the region is expected to generally see a coating to 1 inch of snowfall, with locally higher totals of 1 to 3 inches possible in higher elevations. (See the second image above.) "The snow is expected to begin by mid-mornin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall
Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall A quick-moving new storm system will bring accumulating snowfall to much of the region, causing slippery travel, especially for the evening commute on Monday, Feb. 22. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in areas in New York and Connecticut north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, where 2 to 4 inches of snowfall is now possible. Mainly rain is expected in New York City, on Long Island, and the immediate surrounding suburbs, with some light snow possibly mixing in at times. For areas where the advisory is in effect, motorists should  "plan on slippe…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Crashes Reported On I-684, Taconic, Cross County Parkways Crashes Reported On I-684, Taconic, Cross County Parkways
Crashes Reported On I-684, Taconic, Cross County Parkways Light snow and slippery roads have resulted in some crashes in the area on Friday morning, Feb. 19. New York State Police reported several crashes, including one in Bedford that slowed traffic earlier on I-684. But state police said that, overall, there have not been a large number of crashes. "We haven't experienced any significant crashes this morning," said Trooper AJ Hicks. There was another crash on the Cross County Parkway in New Rochelle, but police said there were no major backups from the crash. Later in the morning, a crash caused delays on the Taconic Parkway in New Castle and,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Potential Increases For Light Accumulating Snowfall This Week Potential Increases For Light Accumulating Snowfall This Week
Potential Increases For Light Accumulating Snowfall This Week As temperatures remain colder than normal through midweek, there's now an increasing possibility for a brief round of light accumulating snowfall. The quick-moving system will sweep through the region on Wednesday morning, Dec. 9. The time frame for snowfall is currently from about 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. During that time, a trace to a half-inch or inch of accumulation is possible, which could cause slippery road conditions. After that window for snowfall, temperatures will gradually climb to a high temperature of around 40 degrees on Wednesday, which will be mostly cloudy throughout the da…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area This story has been updated. Projected snowfall totals have increased for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive 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 afternoon. A total of 2 inches of snowfall is predicted for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County. (See first i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Schools Announce Closures, Delays Following Tuesday's Storms Schools Announce Closures, Delays Following Tuesday's Storms
Schools Announce Closures, Delays Following Tuesday's Storms The following school districts have announced closures and delays on Wednesday, May 16 as a result of road conditions and power outages following Tuesday's severe thunderstorms. Westchester County Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School Our Montessori School Katonah-Lewisboro School District North Salem Central School District Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Somers Central School District Yorktown Central School District Putnam Brewster Central School District  Carmel Central School District Garrison Union Free School District  Gree…

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by Daily Voice
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Travel Restrictions Issued For Dutchess Travel Restrictions Issued For Dutchess
Travel Restrictions Issued For Dutchess Travel in Dutchess County has been restricted to strictly emergency vehicles, plows DPW trucks and other essential services as the worst of the winter weather is expected to hit Hudson Valley on Wednesday afternoon. Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro announced on Wednesday afternoon that as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, there will be restricted travel as the county is under a State of Emergency. The travel ban restricts all travel on roadways from 5 p.m. on Wednesday until 4 a.m. on Thursday. Officials said that snow may fall at a rate of up to three inches per hour, with an accumulation o…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area
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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by Joe Lombardi