New York Metro Weather has issued a Snowstorm Warning for: Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Passaic, Somerset, and Burlington counties in New Jersey...Orange, Rockland, Putnam counties in New York...and Litchfield county in Connecticut. This Snowstorm Warning is valid from 8:00am Sunday afternoon through 8:00pm Monday evening. A Snowstorm Warning is issued when forecasters expect the potential for six inches or more of snow to occur over the warning period or are currently occurring. The snow accumulation may cause travel difficulties, delays, and stoppages...and may be hazardous to driving and traveling. The official text for the Snowstorm Warning.New York Metro Weather
Snowstorm Warning
5:40pm December 25th, 2010
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
Snowstorm Warning
5:40pm December 25th, 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: Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Burlington
New York: Orange, Rockland, Putnam
Connecticut: Litchfield
*Hazards...Heavy snow with moderate snowfall accumulations.
*Accumulations...Total storm accumulations should range from 8 to 14 inches across the warning area with locally higher amounts.
*Impact...Travel will be impacted by the heavy snow. Driving and other means of travel may become difficult if not impossible during the heavy snow.
*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...
...Strong coastal storm system may impact the area with heavy snow and 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. The result will be the potential for very heavy snow in the forecast area, specifically close to the coast. Total snowfall accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are forecast.
The coastal storm tracking so close to the area may also result in very strong winds...and occasional blizzard conditions with blowing and drifting of snow.
Stay tuned to updates on this Snowstorm Warning 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 Snowstorm Warning means that forecasters expect the potential for 6 or more inches of snow to accumulate during the warning period. This snow could cause severe travel difficulties, delays, or stoppages. It may be dangerous to travel during the warning time period. Please prepare for slippery and snowy roads and keep alert for updates on the situation.
JH
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