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Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says
Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says A dramatic swing in temperatures will mark a topsy-turvy week that will include the arrival of a new winter storm that will bring damaging wind gusts to the region. The strong cross-county storm moving from the west to east will arrive in the Northeast on Thursday, Feb. 17. While this region is expected to be spared from snowfall, "damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour" are possible late Thursday into early Friday, Feb. 18 "as a strong frontal system tracks through the area," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Monday morning, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Next Window For Snowfall As Alberta Clippers Sweep Through Northeast Here's Next Window For Snowfall As Alberta Clippers Sweep Through Northeast
Here's Next Window For Snowfall As Alberta Clippers Sweep Through Northeast There are no major winter storms currently on track in the coming days for the region, but quick-hitting snowstorms known as Alberta clippers are forecast for parts of the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.com. Most of the Clipper activity this week will be in upstate New York and northern New England, but there will be a window in which some snow is possible in this region later in the week. Tuesday, Feb. 8 will be partly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. There will be sunny skies on Wednesday, Feb. 9 on a blustery day, with a high…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ice Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Ice Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Ice Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Tens of thousands of Hudson Valley residents are without power late Friday morning, Feb. 4 as an ice storm rolls through the region. As of 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Central Hudson was reporting around 500 active outages, impacting more than 41,000 of the company’s Hudson Valley customers. Earlier story - Arrival Of Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Many School Closures The bulk of the outages were in Ulster County, where there were 38,494 outages, affecting nearly half of the company’s customers, while there were an additional 2,353 in Dutchess, and 22 in Orange County. With sleet…

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by Zak Failla
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Arrival Of Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Many School Closures Arrival Of Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Many School Closures
Arrival Of Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Many School Closures The arrival of a massive winter storm bringing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has caused many school closures throughout the region on Friday, Feb. 4. As the morning has progressed, a wave of cold air has allowed the wintry mix and snow lines to shift southward. (See the radar image above.) That trend will continue as the temperature gradually continues to fall throughout the day. Winter weather advisories are in effect throughout the region until 7 p.m. Friday. While most of the region will see little or no snowfall accumulation, icy conditions will continue through the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region
Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region A new major winter storm that will make its way across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the region toward the end of the week. Tuesday, Feb. 1 will start out with clear skies on a cold and dry day a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values between 5 and 15 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase during the day. Groundhog Day, Wednesday, Feb. 2 will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature climbing to 40 degrees. The storm system moving from the west to east will have the most significant impact on upstate New York and n…

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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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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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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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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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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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COVID-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit COVID-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit
Covid-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit New York has seen a surge of new COVID-19 cases, despite an increase in vaccination rates, as the holiday season rapidly approaches. In the past week, New York reported a 12-percent increase in COVID-19 cases, largely due to a spike in cases upstate, where the positive infection rates have been on the rise. Two of New York’s 10 regions have seen their average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rise above 6 percent, though downstate is largely containing the virus. Here are the latest seven-day average percentage of positive test results, according to the latest update from the New Yor…

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by Zak Failla
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Some Parts Of Northeast Could See First Snowfall Of Season As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Some Parts Of Northeast Could See First Snowfall Of Season As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
Some Parts Of Northeast Could See First Snowfall Of Season As Cold Air Arrives From Canada It may soon be time to "Fall Back" and set clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving Time ends over the weekend, but one thing is certain. Winter is coming. Cold air from Canada will bring patchy frost to much of the region, with the first snowfall of the season possible in some areas of the Northeast. Related story: Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada The overnight low temperature Tuesday, Nov. 2 into Wednesday, Nov. 3 will fall to the mid 30s and may drop below the freezing mark in areas farther north and inland, where patchy frost is possi…

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by Joe Lombardi