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Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast
Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Snowfall projections have been updated for a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Sunday night, Jan. 16 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. During the height of the storm, wind gusts of between 40 and 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages are expected, especially in coastal areas. Areas farthest north and west of the coast could see 6 to 9 inches of snow. Inland areas farther east could see between 3 to 6 inches, with 1 to 3 inches expect…

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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 Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel
Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Projected snowfall totals climbed again as a winter storm causing hazardous driving conditions and school closures throughout the Northeast has spread across the region. The storm system arrived late Thursday night, Jan. 6, and is expected to push off the East Coast by around midday Friday, Jan. 7. By 7 a.m. Friday, many areas had already reported seeing 6 inches of accumulations. In Columbia, Connecticut, located in Tolland County, 12 inches had already fallen by around daybreak Friday with the snow described as fluffy and picturesque. Travel has become very hazardous across all area road…

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Snowfall Possible As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Region, Temperatures Plummet Snowfall Possible As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Region, Temperatures Plummet
Snowfall Possible As Quick-Moving Storm Sweeps Through Region, Temperatures Plummet A quick-moving storm system coupled with the arrival of sharply colder temperatures could bring a round of snowfall to much of the region. The timeframe for potential snowfall is overnight through around noon on Monday, Jan. 3. "It may be hard to believe that any snow is on the way, given the warmth and lack of wintry weather thus far this season," AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson said. The system is now expected to track farther south and east with New York City, Long Island, southern Westchester, coastal Connecticut, and northern New Jersey having the highest potential to see …

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Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest
Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest Christmas Day has gotten off to a slippery start with a mix of scattered showers, freezing rain, and light snow in the region. Icy conditions will gradually dissipate as the high temperature reaches the low to mid 40s on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 25.  Rain will continue at times during the day, mainly through the morning into the early afternoon on Christmas. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. (See the first image above.) A new round of precipitation is possible overnight, but the temperature will stay above the freezing mark for much of the region. Snowfall is possible in the …

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Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times
Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times Separate quick-moving systems will bring multiple wintry weather events across the region through Christmas. The first system has the potential for a light coating of snowfall, less than an inch, Thursday night, Dec. 23 into Friday morning, Dec. 24 for most of the region, with the potential for more snowfall farther north in New York and New England, according to the National Weather Service.  Another quick-moving low-pressure system will bring a light wintry mix of mainly sleet and freezing rain Christmas Eve night into early Saturday morning on Christmas Day, Dec.…

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Wintry Mix, Snow Possible During Active Weather Pattern Through Christmas Wintry Mix, Snow Possible During Active Weather Pattern Through Christmas
Wintry Mix, Snow Possible During Active Weather Pattern Through Christmas The arrival of winter, which came late Tuesday morning, Dec. 21, will be followed by several separate rounds of precipitation leading into Christmas Day, with the potential for chances for sleet and snow in areas farthest north and inland. The first chance for a wintry mix will come late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, Dec. 22 in the areas marked in the image above. Most of the region, where the temperature will stay above the freezing mark, will see rain, which will taper off shortly after daybreak Wednesday. Clouds will gradually clear during the day and the high temperat…

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Weather Whiplash: Springlike Warmth Will Be Followed By Rounds Of Snow, Sleet, Rain Weather Whiplash: Springlike Warmth Will Be Followed By Rounds Of Snow, Sleet, Rain
Weather Whiplash: Springlike Warmth Will Be Followed By Rounds Of Snow, Sleet, Rain There will be a dramatic change in the weather pattern the next few days after a burst of springlike warmth is followed by separate rounds of snow, sleet, and rain to the region. Thursday, Dec. 16 will seem more like mid-April than mid-December, with the highest climbing to the low 60s with a mostly cloudy skies and peeks of sun at times followed by a chance of late-evening showers. Friday, Dec. 17 will be mostly sunny with a temperature falling into the upper 40s by late afternoon as a front arrives that will lead to the first round of precipitation overnight, with areas farthest north and…

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Snowfall Leads To Slick Roadways During Morning Commute With New Storm System On Way Snowfall Leads To Slick Roadways During Morning Commute With New Storm System On Way
Snowfall Leads To Slick Roadways During Morning Commute With New Storm System On Way A quick-moving system bringing scattered snowfall accompanied by a plunge in temperatures has caused slick roadways in much of the region during the morning commute on Thursday, Dec. 9. It will be continued cold during the day with a high temperature around 40 degrees, and wind-chill values between 20 and 30 degrees. After a mix of clouds and sun to start the day Thursday, skies will gradually become overcast. Winds will become calmer overnight The temperature will rise to a high in the upper 40s on Friday, Dec. 10 with partly sunny skies. A new storm system will bring about a welco…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Projected Snowfall Totals Released For End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Separate systems will bring the first accumulating snowfall to much of the region over the course of the next few days. The larger, more widespread storm is expected at the end of Thanksgiving weekend from a Clipper system moving from west to east.  For a look at areas expected to see a mix of rain and snow (in pink), snow showers (light blue), and snow (blue) from the system, see the first image above. Click on the second image above for a look at the widespread area where 1 to 3 inches of snowfall accumulation (in light blue) is expected through Monday, Nov. 29, with some pocke…

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Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season
Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season The Thanksgiving weekend will start off with some seeing snow and slippery travels in parts of the Northeast and end with the potential for a more significant storm which could cause delays for those heading back from the holiday. The possible end-of-Thanksgiving weekend storm could result in the first accumulating snowfall of the season in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Current models project the storm to be a Clipper system moving from west to east. The weather for those making their way to Thanksgiving destinations should be just fine. There will also be gusty…

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Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Heading Into Thanksgiving Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Heading Into Thanksgiving
Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Heading Into Thanksgiving The arrival of a cold front bringing a storm system to the region will lead to a big change in the weather pattern in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Sunday, Nov. 21 will be precipitation-free during the morning and afternoon with a high temperature in the low 50s under partly cloudy skies. Showers will arrive Sunday evening and continue through the overnight, according to the National Weather Service.  Showers will end with the passage of the front on Monday morning, Nov. 22, and skies will gradually become mostly sunny as much colder air will return to the region Between a qua…

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