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Nor'easter Nears: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Much Of Area Nor'easter Nears: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Much Of Area
Nor'easter Nears: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Much Of Area As a Nor'easter that will bring rain and wind to the entire area and sleet, freezing rain and ice farther inland approaches, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the area. The weekend will end with another cold day on Sunday, Nov. 17. The high temperature will be in the upper 30s, but it will feel much colder, with the wind-chill factor between 15 and 25 degrees.  The Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the counties shown in purple in the first image above, including Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster in New York and Litchfield in Connecticut. In those area…

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by Joe Lombardi
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High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages
High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages Heavy rainfall from a powerful Nor'easter has ended, but damaging winds that could bring down trees, tree limbs and utility lines will continue as tens of thousands are already without power in the area. Downed trees have also caused numerous road closures throughout the region.  A High Wind Warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 for the counties shown in brown above, including Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland and Orange. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday for Dutchess and Ulster as well as all of eastern New York and western New …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Click here for an updated story: Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Blow Down Limbs, Trees, Power Lines, Causing Outages The season's first Nor'easter will bring widespread soaking rainfall followed by gusty, strong winds that could cause power outages. The storm, which has developed off the Delmarva Peninsula, is intensifying as it moves north, will arrive Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16 and continue overnight before ending Thursday morning, Oct. 17. Preliminary forecast rainfall amounts are between 2 and 3 inches with locally heavier amounts. Widespread flooding is …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region
Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region Click here for an updated story: Here's the latest on season's first Nor'easter  The storm, which has developed off the Delmarva Peninsula, is intensifying it moves north, will arrive Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16 and continue overnight before ending Thursday morning, Oct. 17. Preliminary forecast rainfall amounts are around 1.5 to 2 inches with locally heavier amounts. Widespread flooding is not expected, but isolated minor flooding of poor drainage and low lying areas is possible. Coastal Flood Advisories and Coastal Flood Statements are in effect for the high-tide cycle fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Snowfall totals from throughout the region Everyone was caught off guard by the strength of the season's first Nor'easter, especially commuters who were caught in hours-long traffic backups. The storm caused havoc on roadways and created a nightmare for state and local officials who had not prepared for such heavy snow and sleet. What happened? The changeover to sleet happened about two to three hours later than was predicted, causing snowfall accumulation totals to be higher than expected. One thing is for sure. Commuters are mad as hell and want to know why officials weren't p…

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by Kathy Reakes
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These Schools, School Districts That Earlier Announced Delayed Openings Now Closed These Schools, School Districts That Earlier Announced Delayed Openings Now Closed
These Schools, School Districts That Earlier Announced Delayed Openings Now Closed Snowfall totals from the region The following school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Friday, Nov. 16 in the aftermath of Thursday's Nor'easter. Westchester Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Edgemont Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh Central School District, two-hour delay Hackley School, two-hour delay…

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by Daily Voice
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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region School closures, delayed openings for the Hudson Valley School delayed openings for Fairfield County The Nor'easter that roared through the region on Thursday packed more of a powerful punch than even the direst forecasts envisioned. With the changeover to sleet happening about two to three hours later than was predicted, snowfall accumulation totals wound up being higher than expected. The evening commute was an extremely treacherous one, with numerous crashes, stuck vehicles and spinouts. With 6.4 inches of accumulation in Central Park, it was the snowiest November day in New York City …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday
New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday Snowfall totals from the region The following school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Friday, Nov. 16 in the aftermath of Thursday's Nor'easter. Westchester Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Edgemont Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh Central School District, two-hour delay Hackley School, two-hour …

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by Daily Voice
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Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area This story has been updated with new incidents. A wintry mix of snow and sleet has overspread the area, marking the arrival of a rare pre-Thanksgiving winter storm, and numerous crashes had already been reported as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Throughout the evening, vehicles have been reported stuck on numerous roadways with local police agencies warning motorists of the hazardous conditions. Many side streets quickly became impassable. Here's a rundown of incidents reported starting late afternoon through the evening commute. Westchester County Eastbound I-287 in Westchester, crash blocking…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South Click here for an updated story: Storm Watch - Here's Latest As Nor'easter Takes Aim On Area, Schools Announce Early Dismissals  A Nor'easter sweeping its way from the south will barrel through Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia before roaring into the area Thursday afternoon as new snowfall projections for the storm show a slight increase in accumulation. Southern parts of Westchester, Rockland and Fairfield should see 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation until the changeover to rain overnight into Friday. North of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, look for 2 to 4 inches of …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring First Accumulating Snow Of Season To Region Nor'easter Will Bring First Accumulating Snow Of Season To Region
Nor'easter Will Bring First Accumulating Snow Of Season To Region Click here for an updated story - Nor'easter Nears: Here's When To Expect Treacherous Travel  A storm that swept through the area tapered off early Tuesday afternoon after bringing around 2 inches of rainfall. But later this week, a Nor'easter that will hit the area Thursday into early Friday will have something of everything: namely, rain, sleet and the first accumulating snowfall of the season. After a mostly sunny day on Wednesday with a high temperature around 40, the chance for a wintry mix starts late in the morning Thursday on a day in which the high tem…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area
Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area The first Nor'easter of the season has arrived Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds across the area as the precipitation spreads north ahead of strong low pressure.  A half-inch of rain had already fallen by 8 a.m. Up to 2 inches is possible before the quick-moving storm moves east late Saturday afternoon. Winds may gust to near 50 mph may bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. It will be chilly and rainy throughout the day. While the high temperature will climb to around 50 degrees, the gusty winds will make it feel like it's in the low-40s. In some spots farthes…

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by Joe Lombardi