Hudson Valley Weather: Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Major Storm: Here's What To Know

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Meteorologists are estimating that the storm arriving on Sunday could bring between six inches to over a foot of snow.

The National Weather Service on Thursday announced a winter storm watch is in effect from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon for all of southeast New York.

Snow is expected to arrive very early Sunday, with the heaviest snow later Sunday and into Sunday evening. The storm is predicted to wind down on Monday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

The National Weather Service said there is a potential for heavy snow, with snow accumulation of six to 12 inches, and localized accumulations over 12 inches possible.

“Precipitation could mix with sleet and freezing rain for a time Sunday night especially closer to the coast,” the National Weather Service said.

Travel will be impacted, and motorists should be cautious of “slick and hazardous” roads, especially bridges and overpasses, according to the National Weather Service.

“Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile in heavy snow,” Thursday’s notice said.

The National Weather Service advises people to consider delaying any travel from Sunday into Monday. If you need to travel, make sure your vehicle is in good working order, and bring a winter storm kit in case you get stuck or stranded, it advises.

This should include tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, food, water, extra clothes, and a first aid kit, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are the forecast details for the Mid-Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Snow. High near 16. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Here are the forecast details for the lower Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 9 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Sunday: Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.