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Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages A powerful Nor'easter with the potential to bring more than two feet of snowfall in parts of the region is strengthening as it barrels up the East Coast. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings covering around 70 million are in effect through early Saturday night, Jan. 29.  Snow will continue into the evening with very cold conditions. Brisk and gusty north-northwest winds with gusts averaging around 40 miles per hour with stronger gusts closer to the coast will cause blowing and drifting of snow and could bring down tree branches, leading to power outages, the National Weather …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing The projected track of a blockbuster Nor'easter on target to slam the region has shifted toward the coast, leading to an area in projected snowfall totals increasing, and as much as 36 inches of accumulation is now possible in some spots. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 65 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "Numerous hazards are likely from heavy snow, with significant accumulations across eastern Long Island/New England, to gusty winds and coastal issues," the Nat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Nears: Brand-New Projections For Snowfall Accumulation, Wind Speed Released Nor'easter Nears: Brand-New Projections For Snowfall Accumulation, Wind Speed Released
Nor'easter Nears: Brand-New Projections For Snowfall Accumulation, Wind Speed Released Brand-new snowfall projections have just been released by the National Weather Service for the major Nor'easter headed to the region. The time frame for the potent storm is early Friday evening, Jan. 28 into early Saturday evening, Jan. 29. Snowfall predictions have increased slightly, the National Weather Service said just after sunset on Thursday, Jan. 27. The hardest-hit area in the region is expected to be eastern Long Island, where up to 15 inches of snowfall is possible in spots along with dangerous 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts that could knock out power. "Eastern New England and the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Agencies Prepare Emergency Response Assets Ahead Of Nor'easter NY Agencies Prepare Emergency Response Assets Ahead Of Nor'easter
NY Agencies Prepare Emergency Response Assets Ahead Of Nor'easter New York State agencies have prepared emergency response assets ahead of a winter storm that could bring more than a foot of snow to parts of the state. The storm could bring heavy snow to parts of Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley regions beginning in the evening of Friday, Jan. 28, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Some areas could see between 6 and 12 inches of snow by the night of Saturday, Jan. 29. "A winter storm system moving up the coast has the potential to deliver heavy snow, gusty winds, and create dangerous travel conditions across downstate l…

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by Nicole Valinote
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First Snowfall Projections Released For Major Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region First Snowfall Projections Released For Major Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region
First Snowfall Projections Released For Major Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Updated story: Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region The first snowfall projections have now been released for a major storm on target to hit the Northeast at the end of the week. Current models have the Nor'easter arriving in this region early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  According to AccuWeather.com, areas farthest east (shown in dark blue in the image above), could see between 12 and 18 inches of snowfall. Much of the region should see between 6 and 12 inches (shown in blue), w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Snow Possible Before Potential For Major Storm Later This Week New Round Of Snow Possible Before Potential For Major Storm Later This Week
New Round Of Snow Possible Before Potential For Major Storm Later This Week A new round of snowfall is possible for the second straight day as forecasters are monitoring the potential for a larger, more potent storm later this week. Monday, Jan. 24 has started off with slippery travel after an overnight coating of snow in most parts of the region. "Motorists should use extra caution if driving this morning as temperatures are below freezing," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued early Monday morning. Skies will gradually become partly sunny Monday with a high temperature around 32 degrees and wind-chill values betw…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Systems Will Bring Several Chances For Snow: Here's What To Expect, And When Separate Systems Will Bring Several Chances For Snow: Here's What To Expect, And When
Separate Systems Will Bring Several Chances For Snow: Here's What To Expect, And When There will be several systems with the potential to bring separate rounds of snowfall to the region in the coming days. Sunday, Jan. 23 will become partly sunny with a high around 30 degrees and the wind-chill factor making it feel like it's between 10 and 20 degrees. Scattered flurries and snow showers are now expected to move through the region later in the afternoon Sunday into the early overnight hours on Monday, Jan. 24 with the arrival of a cold front.  A quick coating is possible, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in upstate New York and New England could see up …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest
New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest A new storm system expected to bring accumulating snowfall and cause slick travel conditions will be followed by the potential for a major Nor'easter during an active weather pattern in the region. The quick-moving system should bring widespread snowfall overnight Wednesday into daybreak on Thursday morning, Jan. 20. (See the first image above.)  Generally, an inch or so of accumulation is expected by sunrise.  "A light snowfall accumulation could result in snow-covered and icy roads for the Thursday morning commute," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Wea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Two New Storms Take Aim On Region, Including Potential Major Nor'easter Two New Storms Take Aim On Region, Including Potential Major Nor'easter
Two New Storms Take Aim On Region, Including Potential Major Nor'easter An active weather pattern that started with a potent system that brought snow, ice, and damaging winds to the region will be followed by two new storms in the coming days, including a potential major Nor'easter. Tuesday, Jan. 18 has started off with patchy black ice on what will be a clear, sunny, blustery, and cold day with a high temperature around 30 degrees and wind-chill values between 10 and 15 degrees.  Clouds with increase overnight into Wednesday, Jan. 19, as an Arctic air blast moves in. The overnight low will be around 20 degrees, with wind-chill values between 10 and 15 deg…

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by Joe Lombardi
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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Snowfall totals from a potent quick-moving storm that swept through the region were wide-ranging. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of Monday morning, Jan. 17. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 1.35 inches Nassau County Great Neck, 1.84 inches Levittown, 1.63 inches Seaford, 1.65 inches Syosset, 1.65 inches Wantagh, 1.59 inches  Suffolk County Amityville, 1.60 inches Huntington, 1.80 inches Miller Place, 1.76 inches Patchogue, 1.80 in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region
Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings and advisories are in effect as a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds takes aim on the region. The time frame for the storm is after nightfall Sunday, Jan. 16 into Monday afternoon, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After a frigid start with single-digit temperatures in the morning, Sunday's high will rebound in the afternoon and reach the low 30s, but strong winds will make it feel much cold, and clouds will thicken during the day. The storm system is expected to arrive from south to north afte…

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by Joe Lombardi