Latest Tristate Region Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm

By Joe Lombardi From Daily Voice

A fast-moving coastal storm is poised to deliver the first real taste of winter to parts of the tristate area, with new snowfall predictions now in from the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say the system will arrive Monday night, Dec. 1, bringing a mix of rain and snow to the region and potentially leading to tricky travel conditions, especially away from the coast. The storm is expected to continue into Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 2.

The latest forecast, released Monday morning, shows the greatest snow totals will fall in the interior, well north and west of New York City. Orange County sits at the bullseye, with the National Weather Service now projecting 4 to 7 inches of snow. Western Passaic, Putnam, northern Fairfield and northern New Haven counties could see 3 to 5 inches.

For the rest of the Lower Hudson Valley, as well as parts of Connecticut and New Jersey, forecasters are calling for 1 to 3 inches before rain mixes in Tuesday morning. Most of these areas will see the snow taper off as a light rain and snow mix by Tuesday afternoon.

Closer to New York City and along the coast, including Long Island, little or no snow accumulation is expected. Forecasters say any flakes in the city will quickly switch to a rain and snow mix before turning to plain rain by mid-morning Tuesday. Long Island is expected to stay all rain.

Travel could be hazardous in areas where the snow sticks. “Snow covered roads are possible across the interior resulting in hazardous travel. This may impact the morning commute on Tuesday,” the National Weather Service said.

A Winter Storm Watch has now been issued for Orange County, running from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect during those same hours for Putnam, Rockland and Western Passaic counties.

The National Weather Service latest rundown for the system.

National Weather Service

The National Weather Service said a “reasonable worst case scenario would bring Advisory level snowfall (3 to 5 inches) farther south to coastal Connecticut and NYC and Warning level snowfall (6-plus inches) across the interior.” A warmer outcome would mean more rain and less snow.

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