WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY…
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
to 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Southern Litchfield County Connecticut, Dutchess and
eastern Ulster Counties in eastern New York.
* WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening
commutes. The weight of the heavy wet snow on tree branches
may result in power outages. Snowfall rates in excess of 1
inch per hour are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Rain will be changing to snow by midnight
in most areas, with very heavy snow expected during the predawn
hours. This will be a long duration and high- impact snow
event.
INSTRUCTIONS: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Issued By: NWS Albany (Eastern New York and Western New England)
