New York Metro Weather has issued a Heavy Snow Warning for: Coastal Monmouth and Coastal Ocean counties in New Jersey... Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York...and Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties in Connecticut. This Heavy Snow Warning is valid from 2:00pm Tuesday afternoon through 5:00pm Wednesday evening. A Heavy Snow Warning is issued when forecasters expect the potential for six inches or more of snow to occur within a 12 hour period with heavy snow rates which will significantly impact travel, making it near impossible at times. There is also a Snowstorm Warning in effect for the remainder of the area. Please reference the text for that warning for more information if you are not included in this Heavy Snow Warning. New York Metro Weather
Heavy Snow Warning
5:20pm January 10th, 2011
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
Heavy Snow Warning
5:20pm January 10th, 2011
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
*Counties incuded:
Connecticut: Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven
Connecticut: Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven
New Jersey: Coastal Monmouth, Coastal Ocean
New York: Nassau, Suffolk
*Hazards...Heavy snow with heavy snowfall accumulations that will significantly impact the commutes on Wednesday.
*Accumulations...Total storm accumulations should range from 10 to 16 inches across the warning area with higher amounts to the north and east.
*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. The snow will accumulate rapidly. Please plan ahead now.
*Timing...Light snow should begin later Tuesday afternoon and become heavier by Tuesday evening...with very heavy snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The snow should taper off from southwest to northeast Wednesday afternoon.
*Discussion...
...Strengthening coastal storm will impact the area with another significant snow...
A coastal storm system developing off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic states will strengthen Tuesday into Wednesday and move northeast towards Cape Cod. The storm system is expected to bring heavy snow to the area overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. The snow should be heaviest Wednesday morning as the system makes it's closest pass to the area. Within the heavier snow...reduced visibilities within heavy snow and some wind will make travel very difficult. Please plan accordingly and ahead of time.
There is still some uncertainty in regard to the storm track. A further west track would result in much heavier snow totals, while a further east track would keep snow totals on the lower side of the forecast amounts. Currently, 6 to 12 inches of snow are forecast within the warning area, with higher amounts to the east..and lower amounts to the south and west.
Regardless, very heavy snow is forecast for a period of time across this area. Snow rates may exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour for a few hours. Please prepare now for the potentially rapidly accumulating snow which may be timed with the Wednesday morning commute.
There is still some uncertainty in regard to the storm track. A further west track would result in much heavier snow totals, while a further east track would keep snow totals on the lower side of the forecast amounts. Currently, 6 to 12 inches of snow are forecast within the warning area, with higher amounts to the east..and lower amounts to the south and west.
Regardless, very heavy snow is forecast for a period of time across this area. Snow rates may exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour for a few hours. Please prepare now for the potentially rapidly accumulating snow which may be timed with the Wednesday morning commute.
Stay tuned to updates on this Heavy Snow 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 Heavy Snow Warning is issued when forecasters expect the potential for six inches or more of snow to occur within a 12 hour period with heavy snow rates which will significantly impact travel, making it near impossible at times. This snow could cause severe travel difficulties, delays, or stoppages. It may be dangerous to travel during the warning time period. Please keep alert for updates on the situation.
JH
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