Report by Paula Antolini, January 16, 2022, 11:33PM EDT
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY, 3:57 PM EST Sun. Jan. 16, 2022, Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Rockland-Northern Westchester.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed wintry precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 and locally up to 3 inches, with a light glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph closer to the coast.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
* WHEN…Until 6 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
456 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY…
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
DAY ONE…Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria.
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Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 2am, then rain and sleet between 2am and 3am, then rain after 3am. Temperature rising to around 39 by 5am. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Windy, with an east wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Temperature rising to near 44 by 8am, then falling to around 36 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind around 14 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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