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Will There Be More Snow Even Though Spring Has Sprung? Forecasters Say It's Possible Will There Be More Snow Even Though Spring Has Sprung? Forecasters Say It's Possible
Will There Be More Snow Even Though Spring Has Sprung? Forecasters Say It's Possible Spring has sprung, but we could see still some snowfall in the coming weeks, forecasters say. In fact, snowfall is possible for about two-thirds of the US during that, according to AccuWeather.com. Those areas, including this region, are shown in blue in the image above. Spring officially arrives at 11:33 a.m. on Sunday, March 20. The high temperature will be around 60 degrees Sunday as clouds increase during the day, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a slight chance of a shower in the evening. Monday, March 21 will be sunny with a high temperature in the upper 50s. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Areas Will Get Most Snowfall From Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages These Areas Will Get Most Snowfall From Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
These Areas Will Get Most Snowfall From Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages It will be time to "Spring Ahead" overnight, but first, a late-winter storm will plow through the region bringing damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages and a mix of rain, sleet and snow with some parts of the Northeast expected to see a foot of snow or more on Saturday, March 12. Areas in light blue in the first image above should see between 1 and 3 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather.com. Farther inland, in Columbia blue, 3 to 6 inches is forecast.  Areas in blue should see 6 to 12 inches with some spots in upstate New York and northern New England (shown in dar…

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Storm Bringing Snow, Wintry Mix Leads To School Closures, Could Cause Hazardous Travel Storm Bringing Snow, Wintry Mix Leads To School Closures, Could Cause Hazardous Travel
Storm Bringing Snow, Wintry Mix Leads To School Closures, Could Cause Hazardous Travel A new winter storm system arriving from west to east on Wednesday morning, March 9 has led to numerous school closures and could cause hazardous travel at times during the day into the early evening. Some roads can become slushy and slippery and a few inches can accumulate in grassy areas, on cars and other elevated surfaces, according to AccuWeather.  Generally, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected, with lesser amounts around the coast. (See the first image above.) A total of 2 to 4 inches is possible farther north and inland, where the changeover to rain will happen later. Bu…

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New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region New snowfall projections have been released for a winter storm taking aim on the region. Snow is expected to develop prior to daybreak on Wednesday, March 9, and it will continue through the morning before mixing with rain at times in the afternoon, as the temperature rises to a high in the upper 30s, according to the National Weather Service. Generally, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is now projected for much of the region with a coating to an inch near the coast, according to AccuWeather.com. (See the first image above.) A total of 2 to 4 inches is possible farther north and inland, wher…

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Snow Joke! New Round Of Wintry Weather Headed To Region; Here's How Much Accumulation To Expect Snow Joke! New Round Of Wintry Weather Headed To Region; Here's How Much Accumulation To Expect
Snow Joke! New Round Of Wintry Weather Headed To Region; Here's How Much Accumulation To Expect Updated story: New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region Just a couple of days after the high temperature climbed to the upper 60s to around 70 degrees, a new round of accumulating snowfall is expected in the region. See the image above for a look at areas where a mix of snow and rain (in pink) and snow (in blue) is expected Tuesday night, March 8 into Wednesday morning, March 9, according to AccuWeather.com. Generally, new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible for most of the region, with about a half-inch near the coast, the National Weather Servi…

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Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages is moving from west to east as a strong cold front sweeps through the region. A Wind Advisory that went into effect Monday, March 7 at 6 p.m. lasts through 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service announced. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are possible during that time. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." Earlier report  - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts …

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Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages A strong cold front will be ushered in by a round of heavy thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the region from 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service announced. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are possible during that time. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." Earlier report  - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance…

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Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance For Snow Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance For Snow
Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance For Snow A round of thunderstorms with strong wind gusts is expected during a stretch of unseasonably warm air before a dramatic drop in temperatures will lead to a new chance for snowfall. Another unseasonably warm day is expected on Monday, March 7, with the high temperature in the mid 60s, according to the National Weather Service.  It will be mostly cloudy with some peaks of sun at times. Rain and showers are expected from late afternoon into the evening with a thunderstorms possible and a chance of thunder. Wind gusts of up to 30 to 50 miles per hour are possible late Monday afternoon thro…

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Unsettled Pattern Featuring Rounds Of Rain Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect Unsettled Pattern Featuring Rounds Of Rain Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect
Unsettled Pattern Featuring Rounds Of Rain Arrives In Region: Here's What To Expect A days-long stretch of unsettled weather will include a rounds of rain and a rise in temperatures that will provide a spring preview for much of the region. The system arrived in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 6 with dense fog and showers for most of the region, and a wintry mix and snow far north and inland. (See the fist image above.) Then comes the big change in the weather pattern, as the temperature jumps to a high in the mid to upper 60s on Sunday, March 6 while intermittent rain and shower activity continues during the afternoon and into the early evening. (See the second i…

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Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming: Here's What To Expect, How Long It Will Last Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming: Here's What To Expect, How Long It Will Last
Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming: Here's What To Expect, How Long It Will Last A days-long stretch of unsettled weather will include a rise in temperatures that will provide a spring preview for much of the region. It will be mostly cloudy day on Saturday, March 5 with a high temperature in the mid 40s before a new storm system brings a big change in the weather pattern, according to the National Weather Service. The system will arrive in the early morning hours on Sunday with patchy fog and showers for most of the region, and a wintry mix and snow far north and inland. Then comes the big change in the weather pattern, as the temperature jumps to a high in …

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Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures
Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures The arrival of a massive winter storm bringing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has caused hazardous travel conditions and many school closures throughout the region on Friday, Feb. 25. The wide area where icy conditions are causing slippery travel conditions are shown in the first image above. A look at the types of precipitation by area on Friday, Feb. 25 are shown in the second image above: Rain/snow/ice (in pink), snow (blue), and rain/showers (green). Click on the second image above for a look at the types of precipitation the storm will bring, with rain in green, rain/snow…

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New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a major new cross-country winter storm that is moving toward the Northeast. The storm is expected to arrive in this region in the overnight hours late Thursday, Feb. 24 into Friday, Feb. 25, with most areas seeing several inches to as much as a half-foot in some spots. "A wintry mix of snow and sleet is expected to develop Thursday night into early Friday morning," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Feb. 24. Areas nearest to the coast, including New York City, Long …

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