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Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work.Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region, even Long Island, where parts of central Nassau County could get 2 to 3 inches of snowfall. For the latest snowfall projections, check the first two images above. For expected ice and ra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Click here for a related story: Schools Announce Closures For Monday, Dec. 2 A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work. Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region. For the latest snowfall projections, check the first, second and third images above.  Winter Storm W…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Click here for a related story: Schools Announce Closures For Monday, Dec. 2 A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work. Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region. For the latest snowfall projections, check the first, second and third images above.  Winter Storm W…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story - Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections For Snow, Ice, Rain Accumulations, Timing A slow-moving major Nor'easter will dump mixed precipitation along with heavy snow at times, creating dangerous and difficult travel for both those heading home from Thanksgiving on Sunday, Dec. 1 and those headed back to work on Monday, Dec. 2. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and L…

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Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story: Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Projected snowfall totals have dramatically increased for a major Nor'easter that will slam the region as the calendar changes from November to December. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut. After a dry and partly cloudy day on Saturday, Nov. 30 wit…

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Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Parts of the region could see significant snowfall accumulation from a slow-moving storm that will sweep through the Northeast at the end of Thanksgiving weekend. Snowfall accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is expected north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut and south of I-84. (See first image above.) But north of I-84, some areas, including Dutchess County, could see as much as 4 to 6 inches of snowfall accumulation while northernmost Connecticu…

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Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers
Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers Many New Yorkers are miffed at Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposal to install toll gantries on I-684, which would force some residents to have to pay a toll without traveling to or from the state. Lamont introduced his latest plan for statewide tolls, including one in a remote stretch of I-684 in Greenwich that will force motorists to pay, despite being in the state for only about one mile. The roadway is the only way to pass the area in either direction, forcing New Yorkers to pay the toll. According to a Middletown Press report, in response, angry area elected officials are banding tog…

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by Zak Failla
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Storm System Will Bring Rain, With Freezing Rain, Some Snow To Parts Of Region Storm System Will Bring Rain, With Freezing Rain, Some Snow To Parts Of Region
Storm System Will Bring Rain, With Freezing Rain, Some Snow To Parts Of Region Don't adjust your calendars. It really is April. But spring won't be "a thing" to end the workweek. That's because a storm system will bring rain to the entire region, with freezing rain farther north with some spots possibly even seeing some -- are you sitting? -- snow. The storm system arrives early Friday morning, April 5 with rain farther south. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway will see a mix of rain and freezing rain through 10 a.m. North of I-84, there is a chance of snow through late in the morning. Little or no accumulation is expected. There will be more rain at times…

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Storm System Will Bring Snow, Wintry Mix As We Spring Ahead For Daylight Saving Time Storm System Will Bring Snow, Wintry Mix As We Spring Ahead For Daylight Saving Time
Storm System Will Bring Snow, Wintry Mix As We Spring Ahead For Daylight Saving Time If you are awake at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10 to "spring ahead" one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time, you may see some snow. After dry weather Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, snow, freezing rain and sleet will arrive overnight Saturday night into Sunday. Clouds will roll in on Friday after a sunny start in the morning on a day in which the high temperature will be around 35 degrees with a wind-chill factor between 10 and 20. Saturday will be sunny with a high around 40 and wind-chill values between 20 and 30. Then comes the storm system. A wintry mix and snow are likely be…

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Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday
Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday Moderate snowfall from the winter storm that moved arrived in the area overnight will taper off by mid to late morning on Saturday, March 2 after a widespread 3 to 5 inches of accumulation. As soon as the cleanup ends though, preparations will begin for the next -- and more significant -- snowstorm on Sunday, March 3, and projected snowfall totals have just been released. It is now expected to bring 5 to 8 inches of accumulation north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 4 to 8 inches south of those roadways. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Sunda…

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Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North
Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North The complex storm system that is bringing more freezing rain and rain than snow to the area will bring a big change in the weather pattern. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway are seeing an icy and slippery wintry mix on Sunday morning, Jan. 20. Significant snowfall totals of up to a foot are expected north of I-84. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Shown in pink in the third image above.) A Winter Weather Advisory covers Southern Westchester and coastal Fairfield County. Precipitation will continue into…

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New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing
New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing The major, complex three-pronged storm that will bring a mix of snow and freezing rain followed by icy/slippery conditions is looking every bit as strong as expected as it gets set to arrive in the area on Saturday, Jan. 19. A total accumulation of between 3 to 7 inches of snowfall is expected for most of the region, with up to 12 inches farthest north. (See second image above.) Ice accumulations of one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch are expected. (See third image above.) The highest snowfall totals will be across Orange and Putnam counties, according to the National Weather Service.…

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