Fast on the heels of the in a single day snow, one other low ramps up Wednesday night time into Thursday.
The second system headed to the tri-state this week is not going to be as forgiving as its predecessor by way of timing and precipitation sort. The timing on this one will contain the Wednesday night commute and the morning commute Thursday, which can change into a soggy mess.
The Catskills and Poconos will see primarily snow and ice. For decrease elevations and coastal areas, together with the New York Metropolis space, will probably be a mixture of snow and ice that turns over to primarily rain.
Snow accumulations within the mountains will quantity to 1 to three inches, whereas most different areas will choose up lower than an inch. And even then, these meager quantities will soften within the rain that follows the snow.
Winter climate advisories are already in place for New York’s Sullivan and Ulster counties in anticipation of sunshine snow and ice Wednesday night time. Test the most recent climate alerts to your neighborhood right here.
No matter precipitation sort, that is one other system that may have largely moved on previous to the beginning of the subsequent morning commute. Most of us can stay up for nothing greater than damp roads, although some gentle slush or an icy glaze is feasible additional north within the Hudson Valley.
The third system to maneuver by the tri-state space will influence the weekend, ramping up Saturday and persevering with by the day on Sunday.
Temperatures this weekend will begin under freezing within the metropolis, however will rapidly heat to above freezing. That can change the wintry precipitation to all rain. Which means much less treacherous driving situations, however your weekend plans could be impacted by the less-than-stellar climate.
The length and rainfall charges of this method will make for a good soaking. And it’s one thing we’ll look ahead to as we monitor potential flood issues within the coming days.
