6:00pm December 5, 2009
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not
In New York: Orange, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland
In New Jersey: Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Morris, Essex, Union, Somserset, Hunterdon, Warren, Mercer, Middlesex
In Connecticut: Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield
A coastal low pressure continues to develop off the Mid Atlantic coast and will continue
to shift northeast, passing east of Long Island. Precipitation is expected to continue across
the Advisory region, mostly as snow for the remainder of the evening although it may
briefly mix with rain across south and east portions of the advisory area during lighter
precipitation.
Precipitation intensity is expected to remain moderate to heavy at times through the
first half of the evening as the coastal storm continues to strengthen and favorable
dynamics for heavier precipitation come ashore.Although temperatures in the lower
Generally, 2 to 5 inches of snow are expected to fall throughout the advisory area.
The higher end of these totals are expected across North Central New Jersey,
Interior Northeast New Jersey, and portions of Northwest New Jersey. Lighter
amounts are expected further southeast, especially in the far southeast portion
of the advisory area...near Eastern Union and Essex Counties. These two counties
specifically should have sharp snow total cutoffs from northwest to southeast. The
same may apply for our coastal Connecticut counties included in the advisory.
A winter storm advisory means that snow will cause travel difficulties or hazards.
Travel may become extremely hazardous for periods of time. Visibilities may be
lowered. Exercise caution if you must travel during the storm.
JH/RC
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not
be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
In New York: Orange, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland
In New Jersey: Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Morris, Essex, Union, Somserset, Hunterdon, Warren, Mercer, Middlesex
In Connecticut: Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield
A coastal low pressure continues to develop off the Mid Atlantic coast and will continue
to shift northeast, passing east of Long Island. Precipitation is expected to continue across
the Advisory region, mostly as snow for the remainder of the evening although it may
briefly mix with rain across south and east portions of the advisory area during lighter
precipitation.
Precipitation intensity is expected to remain moderate to heavy at times through the
first half of the evening as the coastal storm continues to strengthen and favorable
dynamics for heavier precipitation come ashore.Although temperatures in the lower
levels of the atmosphere are slightly above freezing, heavy snow rates may allow
the snow to accumulate on some side roads, resulting in some travel difficulties.
The snow may not accumulate on the main roads with the combination of traffic
and warm road temperatures. Grassy surfaces will likely become white by evening.
The snow may not accumulate on the main roads with the combination of traffic
and warm road temperatures. Grassy surfaces will likely become white by evening.
The higher end of these totals are expected across North Central New Jersey,
Interior Northeast New Jersey, and portions of Northwest New Jersey. Lighter
amounts are expected further southeast, especially in the far southeast portion
of the advisory area...near Eastern Union and Essex Counties. These two counties
specifically should have sharp snow total cutoffs from northwest to southeast. The
same may apply for our coastal Connecticut counties included in the advisory.
A winter storm advisory means that snow will cause travel difficulties or hazards.
Travel may become extremely hazardous for periods of time. Visibilities may be
lowered. Exercise caution if you must travel during the storm.
JH/RC
https://nymetrowx.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-weather-advisory.html?showComment=1259972663593#c3263971506880598523'> December 4, 2009 at 7:24 PM
sounds like we just might be getting some real snow, I guess the question is how fast it will accumulate. I'll be waiting for your updates later.