There were several changes to the forecast overnight and Saturday morning. Due to a period of dry air moving in, snowfall rates have decreased. Snow accumulations across the region will be mostly in the 4-8 inch range, with many regions receiving less than 4 inches by Saturday morning.
Snow is reorganizing late tonight. However, the snow will most likely be light, so any extra accumulations will be minimal, possibly up to an inch.
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The impacts and hazards remain the same. Snow-covered roads, slippery pathways, and snow-covered residential areas will be a concern until early Saturday morning. Be aware that some icy areas may occur overnight.
Any snow? Saturday morning will most likely bring flakes and isolated light snow showers. No additional snow accumulations, mixed precipitation, or rain are expected.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Dry for Saturday afternoon and night.
Cold air remains from Saturday night until Sunday.
Another storm system will arrive on Sunday night, bringing rain and strong winds until Monday afternoon.
The winter storm dumped 4-8 inches of snow in the lower Hudson Valley during the overnight hours. Light snow will continue throughout early Saturday morning, but any additional snowfall will be limited to one inch at most. Snow-covered walkways, roads, and residential areas will be a worry until Saturday morning.
Also, be aware of any icy patches in your region. By late Saturday morning, the snow will have stopped. The sky will gradually clear, but the frigid air will stay. Temperatures in the region will continue around or below freezing until Saturday night. Sunday will begin with a sunny sky and temperatures a little higher than freezing. Clouds will thicken on Sunday night as an impending storm system brings rain to the region until Monday afternoon. Along with the rain, winds will be gusty at 25 mph, and temperatures will rise back into the 40s.
FORECAST:
OVERNIGHT: Cloudy, low visibility, snow-covered roads, light snowfall. Up to an inch of additional snow accumulation. Lows in the 20s and teens.
SATURDAY: Snow ending early in the morning. Gradual clearing skies, and very cold. Highs in the low-30s. Lows in the 20s.
SUNDAY: Sunny start, not as cold in the afternoon. Skies will increase in the evening with rain likely at night. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the 30s.
MONDAY: Rain is likely with breezy winds and much milder. Highs in the mid-40s. Lows in the 20s.
