State preparations are underway ahead of the impending winter storm headed for the eastern portion of the state. The storm will arrive tonight, March 12, and continue during the day on March 13. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches and Warnings for the North Country, Capital Region, Mid-Hudson Region, New York City, and Long Island regions Monday night through Tuesday.
"With another nor'easter arriving tonight, the state has its response efforts in place to keep the roads clear and the power on," Governor Cuomo said. "The state will continue to work closely with local officials to remove the snow as quickly as possible. As with any winter storm, I urge New Yorkers to keep their supplies stocked, stay safe, and drive with extreme care."
Snow accumulations will range from 4 to 8 inches on Long Island, with the East End expected to receive between 8 and 12 inches. For New York City, 2 to 4 inches of snow is forecast; however, if the storm shifts west, a moderate or heavier snowfall for the metro area is possible.
New snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is expected in the Capital Region with 6 to 8 inches of accumulation possible across the higher terrain areas. The North Country can expect 3 to 6 inches of accumulation with amounts up to 12 inches in the Adirondacks. The Southern Tier is forecast to receive 2 to 5 inches, and Central and Western New York are forecast to receive 1 to 3 inches with the Tug Hill area expected to receive higher amounts.
The Mid-Hudson Region is expected to receive 3 to 6 inches with valley areas on the lower end of this range. A few spots in the Catskills could experience 6 to 8 inches by Tuesday evening. Although the widespread steady snowfall will end Tuesday evening, there will be places that continue to see on and off light snow or snow showers from Tuesday night into Wednesday.
The snowfall will make for a slow and slippery commute on Tuesday morning. Emergency managers and transportation officials will be closely monitoring the winter storm in order to determine if a travel advisory will be placed into effect. Residents are urged to check back for travel related updates.
A toll-free hotline will be available as the storm approaches tonight and continues tomorrow for updates on weather, power outage restoration times, and shelters and warming centers in their area. New Yorkers can reach the hotline at 866-697-2434 for assistance. In addition, the State Emergency Operations Center remains activated for enhanced monitoring and will increase operations to include all transportation agencies for the upcoming storm.
Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected in the New York City and Long Island region with higher gusts possible. Traveling will be dangerous due to low visibility and slippery road conditions. Some lingering light snow showers and flurries will continue Wednesday and Thursday, especially for high terrain areas, with daytime temperatures averaging below normal. An updated listing of Weather Watches and Warnings from the National Weather Service can be found here.
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Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
"With another nor'easter arriving tonight, the state has its response efforts in place to keep the roads clear and the power on," Governor Cuomo said. "The state will continue to work closely with local officials to remove the snow as quickly as possible. As with any winter storm, I urge New Yorkers to keep their supplies stocked, stay safe, and drive with extreme care."
Snow accumulations will range from 4 to 8 inches on Long Island, with the East End expected to receive between 8 and 12 inches. For New York City, 2 to 4 inches of snow is forecast; however, if the storm shifts west, a moderate or heavier snowfall for the metro area is possible.
New snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is expected in the Capital Region with 6 to 8 inches of accumulation possible across the higher terrain areas. The North Country can expect 3 to 6 inches of accumulation with amounts up to 12 inches in the Adirondacks. The Southern Tier is forecast to receive 2 to 5 inches, and Central and Western New York are forecast to receive 1 to 3 inches with the Tug Hill area expected to receive higher amounts.
The Mid-Hudson Region is expected to receive 3 to 6 inches with valley areas on the lower end of this range. A few spots in the Catskills could experience 6 to 8 inches by Tuesday evening. Although the widespread steady snowfall will end Tuesday evening, there will be places that continue to see on and off light snow or snow showers from Tuesday night into Wednesday.
The snowfall will make for a slow and slippery commute on Tuesday morning. Emergency managers and transportation officials will be closely monitoring the winter storm in order to determine if a travel advisory will be placed into effect. Residents are urged to check back for travel related updates.
A toll-free hotline will be available as the storm approaches tonight and continues tomorrow for updates on weather, power outage restoration times, and shelters and warming centers in their area. New Yorkers can reach the hotline at 866-697-2434 for assistance. In addition, the State Emergency Operations Center remains activated for enhanced monitoring and will increase operations to include all transportation agencies for the upcoming storm.
Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected in the New York City and Long Island region with higher gusts possible. Traveling will be dangerous due to low visibility and slippery road conditions. Some lingering light snow showers and flurries will continue Wednesday and Thursday, especially for high terrain areas, with daytime temperatures averaging below normal. An updated listing of Weather Watches and Warnings from the National Weather Service can be found here.
Click here for the full announcement.
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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