New York Metro Weather has issued a Blizzard Alert for: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, Middlesex, Ocean counties in New Jersey... Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties in New York...and Fairfield, and New Haven counties in Connecticut. This Blizzard Alert is valid from 8:00am Sunday Morning through 8:00pm Monday evening. A Blizzard Alert is issued when forecasters expect the potential for significant snow and blowing snow with high wind gusts which will cause extreme travel difficulties. Travel may be impossible at times with large drifts and whiteout conditions. The official text for the Snowstorm Watch is below.New York Metro Weather
Blizzard Alert
5:30pm December 25th, 2010
Updated 1:47am December 26th, 2010
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
Blizzard Alert
5:30pm December 25th, 2010
Updated 1:47am December 26th, 2010
...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: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean, and Union
New York: Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk
Connecticut: Fairfield, New Haven
*Hazards...Heavy blowing and drifting snow with visibilities near zero/whiteout conditions.
*Accumulations...Total storm accumulations should range from 12 to 20 inches in the area, with higher amounts near New York City..both on Long Island and in the suburbs of New Jersey.
*Impact...Travel will be impacted severely by this storm system. Significant snowfall accumulations could make roads impassable. Extreme snowfall rates will make it very difficult for cleaning crews to clean roads. Very strong winds could cause significant blowing and drifting as well as zero visibility.
*Timing...Light snow should begin late Sunday Morning and become heavier by Sunday Evening...with very heavy snow Sunday Night into Monday. Light snows will continue into Monday.
*Discussion...
...Major winter storm to strike the forecast area with significant snow and dangerous wind...
A strong coastal storm system is forecast to develop off the southeast states by Christmas afternoon. Another storm system dropping south out of Canada into the Plains states is then forecast to phase with this storm system as it turns up the coast. This will favor the development of a very strong low pressure system off the Mid-Atlantic coast, which is then forecast to move northeast towards the 40/70 Benchmark south of Cape Cod. A very strong surface low is forecast to develop in a close proximity to New Jersey and Long Island. This will create the development of very strong winds which will make travel very difficult. Near zero visibilities are likely.If you have any plans for Sunday into Monday, you should adjust accordingly.
Stay tuned to updates on this Blizzard Alert page, as well as updates from our blog and text forecasts. As always, refer to your local National Weather Service for official forecasts and safety information.
A Blizzard Alert means that severe winter weather is forecast or occurring. Prepare accordingly for severe snow rates, significant blowing and drifting of snow, high winds, nearly impossible travel at times, and whiteout conditions.
JH
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