New York Metro Weather has issued a Winter Storm Advisory for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Hunterdon, Hudson, Somerset, Middlesex, and Union counties in New Jersey...Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties in New York...and Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties in Connecticut. This Winter Storm Advisory is valid from 2:00am Monday morning through 5:00pm Monday evening. A Winter Storm Advisory is issued when forecasters expect a moderate winter weather event to occur over a period of time, which may cause travel difficulties or delays. During periods of snow, travel may become increasingly difficult, especially if snow accumulates rapidly. Currently, forecasters are expecting snow accumulations to range between 2 to 5 inches. The official text for the Winter Storm Advisory is below.New York Metro Weather
Winter Storm Advisory
3:46pm February 20th, 2011
Winter Storm Advisory
3:46pm February 20th, 2011
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
*Counties Incuded:
New Jersey: Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Hunterdon, Hudson, Somerset, Middlesex, and Union
New York: Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk
Connecticut: Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield
...Light to moderate accumulations of snow becoming increasingly likely Monday morning and afternoon...
*Hazards...Light to moderate snowfall Monday which may impact travel during Presidents Day.
*Accumulations...Total storm accumulations (snow and sleet) should range from 2 to 5 inches across most of the area by the time precipitation ends Monday afternoon.
*Impact...Travel may be difficult during the snowfall. Please be careful if traveling Monday morning or afternoon.
*Timing...The snow is expected to develop early Monday morning and continue through early to mid Monday afternoon. The heaviest snow is expected early to mid Monday morning.
*Confidence...Confidence in the advisory is moderate to high at this time.
*Information...
A Winter Storm Advisory means that a moderate winter weather event is expected across the area, specifically 2 to 5 inches of snow with this event. This wintry precipitation may cause some moderate travel difficulties or delays. Occasionally, heavier precipitation may cause very difficult travel especially if it accumulates rapidly. Please prepare for slippery and snowy roads and keep alert for updates on the situation.
JH
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