Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 5:40PM EDT
Latest weather report from the National Weather Service:
Significant Coastal Storm To Impact The Area Tonight through Tuesday.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph through much of Wednesday morning for southern Connecticut. Winds gusting up to 45 mph for Bergen, Rockland, and Northern Westchester.
* WHERE…In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield County. In New Jersey, Eastern Passaic and Western Bergen Counties. In New York, Rockland and Northern Westchester Counties.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Elevations above 500 ft will have accumulations closer to 5 and 7 inches. This is where power outages are possible due to heavy wet snow.
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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Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Rain. High near 41. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. East wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Windy, with a northwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a northwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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