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Here's Latest On New Storm System On Track For Northeast Here's Latest On New Storm System On Track For Northeast
Here's Latest On New Storm System On Track For Northeast A major winter storm on track for the Northeast will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snow. Ahead of the midweek arrival of the system, showers are possible both Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20 as well as Tuesday, Feb. 21, with some areas seeing a mix of snow and rain overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. In areas where there is a wintry mix, precipitation will become all rain later in the morning Tuesday on a mostly cloudy day in which the high temperature rises to the mid 40s to low 50s. The storm is expected to arrive from west to east i…

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These Areas Could See Snowfall From Potent Storm Headed To Northeast These Areas Could See Snowfall From Potent Storm Headed To Northeast
These Areas Could See Snowfall From Potent Storm Headed To Northeast A complex new storm on track for the Northeast is expected to bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snow. Ahead of the arrival of the system, there will be a return to warmer-than-normal temperatures for this time of year Sunday, Feb. 19, and Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20 into Tuesday, Feb. 21, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures during that street will range from the upper 40s to low 50s with cloudy skies each day,  Showers are possible both Monday and Tuesday, with some areas seeing snow showers overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. The potent stor…

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Here's Projected Track, Timing For Potent Storm Headed To Northeast Here's Projected Track, Timing For Potent Storm Headed To Northeast
Here's Projected Track, Timing For Potent Storm Headed To Northeast A brisk start to the long Presidents Day weekend has ended a stretch of springlike weather and forecasters are now monitoring a potential new storm system on track for next week. The high  temperature on Saturday, Feb. 18 will climb into the 40s in the afternoon, but strong winds will make it feel like it's in the 20s despite sunny skies, National Weather Service A return to warmer-than-normal temperatures follows for Sunday, Feb. 19, Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20 through Tuesday, Feb. 21, as high temperatures will range from the upper 40s to low 50s with cloudy skies each day…

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Girl Injured In Pellet Gun Shooting At Suffolk County Shopping Center Girl Injured In Pellet Gun Shooting At Suffolk County Shopping Center
Girl Injured In Pellet Gun Shooting At Suffolk County Shopping Center Police are investigating a pellet gun shooting that injured a child at a Long Island shopping plaza. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. on Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 21 in Deer Park. A 12-year-old girl was walking in the parking lot of the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park when she was struck by a pellet fired from an airsoft gun by a person in a passing vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. The girl was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Following an investigation, it was determined the same vehicle was invo…

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Here's Latest Time Frame For New Storm System Expected To Bring Snowfall Here's Latest Time Frame For New Storm System Expected To Bring Snowfall
Here's Latest Time Frame For New Storm System Expected To Bring Snowfall A storm system that will travel through the central and eastern United States is expected to bring a new round of snowfall to the region later in the week. Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 21 will be partly cloudy with a moderation in temperatures as the high reaches the upper 40s to the low 50s, according to the National Weather Service. The stormy weather pattern will arrive on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22 on a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature in the low 50s.  Rain will continue through the overnight into the early morning hours on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Scattered showers will be…

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Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow
Arrival Of Stormy Weather Pattern Will Include New Chances For Snow The arrival of a stormy weather pattern will include new chances for snow this week. Two more cross-country storms are expected to move from the west to the east this week, according to AccuWeather.com. Sunday, Feb. 20 will be mostly sunny, with a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values in the mid teens, according to the National Weather Service. Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 21 will be sunny with a moderation in temperatures as the high reaches the mid to upper 40s. The stormy weather pattern will arrive on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22 on a mostly cloudy day with a high tem…

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Snow Squalls Could Cause Dangerous Whiteout Conditions, Hazardous Travel Snow Squalls Could Cause Dangerous Whiteout Conditions, Hazardous Travel
Snow Squalls Could Cause Dangerous Whiteout Conditions, Hazardous Travel A sunny start to the day on Saturday, Feb. 19 will be followed by the likelihood of snow squalls in the afternoon, bringing brief heavy snowfall, gusty winds, and low visibilities. "Snow squalls can hit hard and fast — much like how thunderstorms erupt in the summertime," according to AccuWeather.com. “The snow squalls can be intense and can produce brief and dangerous whiteout conditions,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson. Saturday will be breezy with clouds increasing and a high temperature in the mid 30s and wind-chill values in the 20s before the expected arrival of the…

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New Storm System Could Bring Snow Squalls, Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions New Storm System Could Bring Snow Squalls, Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions
New Storm System Could Bring Snow Squalls, Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions A new storm system with the potential for snow squalls could cause hazardous driving conditions over the weekend, according to a brand-new advisory by the National Weather Service. After bands of heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds, skies will gradually clear Friday, Feb. 18, and the temperature will drop during the afternoon from a high in the mid to upper 50s to the mid 30s just before nightfall, with wind-chill values in the 20s. It will be mostly clear overnight with wind-chill values in the teens. Saturday, Feb. 19 will be breezy with clouds increasing and a high temperature in the …

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Ice Storm Will Bring Dangerous Driving Conditions With Power Outages Likely Ice Storm Will Bring Dangerous Driving Conditions With Power Outages Likely
Ice Storm Will Bring Dangerous Driving Conditions With Power Outages Likely A major winter storm will move through the Northeast, bringing a large area of sleet, freezing rain, accumulating ice, and some light snow mixed in, leading to treacherous driving conditions with power outages likely. The time frame for the storm is from around nightfall on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15 into mid-morning on Tuesday, Feb. 16. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire region from 7 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The greatest chance of widespread ice accumulation will be north and west of New York, including Orange County, where an Ice Storm Warning will be i…

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Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm A very wintry week has arrived that will include separate blasts of a mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain as well as the possibility of a major storm. The first blast came overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 with an icy mix causing travel slick roads and walkways through the morning with scattered power outages. "This light precipitation can be every bit as dangerous to drive and walk on as a major storm, and motorists and pedestrians should be on the lookout," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Joe Bauer said. Sunday, Feb. 14 will be cloudy with temperatu…

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New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel
New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel There's been no shortage of snowfall this winter.  But the main threat for the next storm taking aim on the region looks like it could be ice, leading to the possibility of potentially major power outages from damage to power lines and trees as well as treacherous travel. The time frame for the storm, which could also bring accumulating snow to areas farther north and inland, is Saturday night, Feb. 13 through Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, and into Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 15. Saturday, Feb. 13 will be mostly cloudy and cold with a high temperature in the upper 20s with wind…

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New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel
New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel The latest round of snow overnight has caused slippery travel for the morning commutes and numerous delayed starts for schools throughout the region There will be a brief break in precipitation the last couple of days before a new storm system is expected to make a mess of things once again. Skies will gradually become clear Thursday, Feb. 11 with a high temperature in the low 30s and calm winds. Friday, Feb. 12 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the upper 20s and scattered flurries. Saturday, Feb. 13 will be mostly cloudy and cold with a high temperature in the upper 20s as …

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Slippery Morning Commute Expected As Snow Will Overspread Region Slippery Morning Commute Expected As Snow Will Overspread Region
Slippery Morning Commute Expected As Snow Will Overspread Region Much of the region will see accumulating snowfall and a slippery morning commute as a new round of snow arrives overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for New York City and Long Island from 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 where up to 3 inches of snowfall accumulation is possible during that time. Areas north of NYC and Long Island could see 1 to 2 inches of snowfall. North of I-84 in New York and Connecticut, about a half-inch of snow is now expected, but there could be more snowfall if the storm shifts farther north. Skies will then become clear by midda…

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Major Storm Tracks South Of Region, But Several More Snow Chances Await This Area Major Storm Tracks South Of Region, But Several More Snow Chances Await This Area
Major Storm Tracks South Of Region, But Several More Snow Chances Await This Area A significant winter storm is tracking farther south than expected and will bring just some light snow to the region, but there will be plenty more chances for more significant snowfall after that during what has been an extremely active weather pattern.  Wednesday, Feb. 10 will be continued cold with areas of black ice in the morning and hazardous conditions on some untreated surfaces. It will be mostly cloudy with some filtered sun, a high temperature around 30 degrees and wind-chill values in the teens. Light snow is possible overnight, with a trace to an inch of accumulat…

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Here's When Temperatures Will Nosedive As Arctic Blast Arrives Here's When Temperatures Will Nosedive As Arctic Blast Arrives
Here's When Temperatures Will Nosedive As Arctic Blast Arrives An arctic front will bring the coldest temperatures in weeks starting on Valentine's Day and into the Presidents Day weekend. Here''s what to expect: Friday, Feb. 14: After a mostly cloudy start, it will gradually become sunny. The temperature will rise to a high of about 30 degrees just before noontime Then, the mercury will fall during the afternoon into the mid 20s with wind-chill values between 15 and 20 degrees. If you're heading out for Valentine's Day dinner, bundle up. The temperature will fall to the mid-teens during the evening under clear skies. Temperatures will then…

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by Joe Lombardi