Snow Accumulation Estimates Increase For Nor'easter Storm In Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Wintry weather is making for slippery travel today, but a bigger system is headed toward the region this weekend, one that is expected to bring significant snowfall and high winds.

The National Weather Service in Albany said snow in the region today will “lead to reduced visibility and slippery surfaces.”

The snow will lighten this afternoon and mix with sleet and rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Looking ahead

The National Weather Service on Friday afternoon announced a winter storm watch is in effect for southeast New York, including Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties.

The watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow is possible, with total snow accumulations between six and 10 inches possible, and wind gusts as high as 40 miles per hour.

“Travel could be very difficult,” the notice says. “Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of gusty winds and heavy wet snow could bring down tree branches.”

Brian Frugis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the snow will start around mid-day on Sunday.

Other areas, such as New Jersey and Long Island, are expected to have higher snowfall totals than the Hudson Valley, he said.

The Weather Channel as of Friday afternoon had the southern Hudson Valley in a five to eight inch snowfall range, with most of the northern areas in the three to five inch range for the weekend storm.

Here are the forecast details for the lower Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service, as of 3 p.m. Friday:

This Afternoon: Rain, mainly before 4 p.m. High near 38. East wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of snow after 2 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Snow. High near 36. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 29. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Areas of blowing snow before 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.