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After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair -- or two -- of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Some Areas Could See Up To Half-Foot Of Snowfall From Storm System Headed To Region Some Areas Could See Up To Half-Foot Of Snowfall From Storm System Headed To Region
Some Areas Could See Up To Half-Foot Of Snowfall From Storm System Headed To Region Updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Parts Of Region As Storm System Moves In A storm system that will sweep through the Northeast could bring up to a half-foot of snowfall to some interior areas in the region the second half of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The system is on track for Sunday, Dec. 11. Projected accumulation totals are shown in the first image above from AccuWeather.com with areas in light blue expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, and 3 to 6 inches forecast for areas in darker blue. Parts of New York State north of I-84…

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Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas
Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas Click here for a new, updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Storm System On Track For Region A storm system headed for the Northeast has the potential to bring accumulating snowfall to parts of the region and a mix of rain and snow in areas farther south. The system is on track for Sunday, Dec. 11, according to the National Weather Service. For a look at areas where a mix of rain and snow is possible (shown in pink) and areas where there could be intermittent snow (in blue), see the image above from AccuWeather.com. The storm "could bring a couple of inches of snow to…

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Here's Timing For New Storm System That Could Bring Up To 2 Inches Of Rain To Parts Of Region Here's Timing For New Storm System That Could Bring Up To 2 Inches Of Rain To Parts Of Region
Here's Timing For New Storm System That Could Bring Up To 2 Inches Of Rain To Parts Of Region A brand-new storm accompanying a warm front is expected to bring up to 2 inches or more of rainfall to parts of the region. Monday, Dec. 5 will be mainly sunny and brisk during the day with a high temperature in the mid 40s. Clouds should begin to lower and thicken Monday night in advance of the system with rainy and milder weather expected both Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation will gradually end from west to east Wednesday afternoon and evening. The front will lead to an increase in temperatures, with highs in the mid 50s bo…

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Brief Dry Stretch Will Be Followed By New Storm System: Here's What To Expect Brief Dry Stretch Will Be Followed By New Storm System: Here's What To Expect
Brief Dry Stretch Will Be Followed By New Storm System: Here's What To Expect Following soaking rain in the first half of the weekend, it will be clear and dry to start out the week before a stretch of unsettled weather arrives, marked by a new storm system. The high temperature on Sunday, Dec. 4 will be in the mid 40s with sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase on Monday, Dec. 5 before the new system arrives overnight, with rain and showers at times on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and into Wednesday, Dec. 7. Precipitation will gradually end from west to east during the afternoon and evening Wednesday. Without cold air in place, the storm "…

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Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend A storm system bringing steady rain and gusty winds could cause disruptions on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Precipitation will arrive early in the afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27, with periods of rain and showers at times through the evening as millions of travelers will be aboard planes, trains, and automobiles on the final day of Thanksgiving weekend.  For a projected radar image of the region for 4 p.m. Sunday from the National Weather Service, see the first image above. Locally heavy rainfall is possible, with total rainfall from Sunday's system expected to be bet…

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New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast
New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast A new round of wet weather will wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend just days before a major storm in the Midwest will affect much of the Northeast in the middle of the week. That storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and thunderstorms to much of the Midwest before precipitation from the system arrives in this region on the final day of November. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) After a one-day reprieve from precipitation on Saturday, Nov. 26, those back on the road and in airports and railroads traveling will have to contend with a second round of wet weather on Sunday…

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Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday
Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday A stretch of sunny, dry days leading up to and including Thanksgiving Day will be followed by separate rounds of wet weather, starting on Black Friday, Nov. 25, according to the National Weather Service. After a one-day reprieve from precipitation on Saturday, Nov. 26, those back on the road and in airports traveling will have to contend with a second round of wet weather on Sunday, Nov. 27. There will be showers and periods of rain starting Friday morning and continuing into the afternoon, followed by clearing in the evening, the National Weather Service said. About a quarter-inch of …

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Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic
Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic There will be one more day of a springlike stretch of weather before a cold front moves through the region followed by potential impacts from a storm system developing in the Atlantic. The high temperature on Monday, Nov. 7 will reach the mid-70s under mainly sunny skies before the front moves across the region during the day, according to the National Weather Service. "However the colder air won't start to filter into the area until late afternoon and evening," the weather service said. The front will bring temperatures back to more seasonable levels on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov…

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Don't Adjust Your Calendar: Unseasonable Stretch Will Lead Into 'Fall Back' Weekend Don't Adjust Your Calendar: Unseasonable Stretch Will Lead Into 'Fall Back' Weekend
Don't Adjust Your Calendar: Unseasonable Stretch Will Lead Into 'Fall Back' Weekend High pressure will bring dry and mild weather for the remainder of the week and into the start of the "Fall Back" weekend, according to the National Weather Service. There will be sunshine and warmer-than-normal temperatures on Wednesday, Nov. 2, with highs  in the mid to upper 60s and calm winds. It will remain mild and mostly sunny each day through the week's end on Saturday, Nov. 5 with some areas of patchy fog in the morning hours at times. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. when it's time to set clocks back. Clouds will increase on Sunday as sunset arrives earlie…

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Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives As Coastal Storm System Moves Through: Here's What To Expect Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives As Coastal Storm System Moves Through: Here's What To Expect
Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives As Coastal Storm System Moves Through: Here's What To Expect An unsettled weather pattern has arrived in the region as a coastal storm system moves through the Northeast. The heaviest and steadiest rain from the system is in southeastern New England and eastern Long Island, where a general 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected, according to AccuWeather.com. (See the first image above.) Skies will be mainly overcast Monday, Oct. 24 through Wednesday, Oct. 26 with spotty thunderstorms, patchy drizzle, scattered showers, and areas of dense fog at times, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature each day will be in the 60s. The u…

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These Areas Will See Heaviest, Steadiest Rainfall, Strongest Winds From Coastal Storm System These Areas Will See Heaviest, Steadiest Rainfall, Strongest Winds From Coastal Storm System
These Areas Will See Heaviest, Steadiest Rainfall, Strongest Winds From Coastal Storm System A coastal storm system will bring a mix of showers, rain, drenching downpours, and gusty winds to much of the region. Rainfall will begin Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, and continue at times through the evening and into the overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday will be cloudy throughout the day, with the storm system advancing from the southeast to the north. (See the first image above.)  The high temperature will be in the low 60s. The heaviest and steadiest rain from the tropical system is likely in southeastern New England and eastern Long Island, whe…

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