Report by Paula Antolini, February 17, 2019, 10:28PM EDT
UPDATE February 18, 2019, 6:26AM EDT:
UPDATED: NWS Issued a Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Until 10AM, Snow, Freezing Rain, Sleet Expected
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. The highest snowfall accumulations are expected across the interior and higher elevations.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
* WHEN…Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
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Detailed Forecast
Washington’s Birthday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light northwest wind.
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Original article February 17, 2019, 10:28PM EDT:
NWS Issued a Winter Weather Advisory, Snow & Mixed Precipitation, 2-5 Inches of Snow & Ice Expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Sunday and Monday for portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
Light to moderate snow develops through midnight, then transitions to a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow early Monday morning.
Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Highest amounts across interior and higher elevations.
Snowfall rates of 1/2 to 1 inch per hour possible overnight. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute for those working or going to school on Washington`s Birthday.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
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Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow before 5am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 27. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Washington’s Birthday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 11am, then a chance of snow between 11am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. High near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet between 1am and 4am, then freezing rain and sleet likely after 4am. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Freezing rain and sleet likely before 7am, then freezing rain likely between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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