New York Metro Weather has issued a Snow Bulletin for Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean, Burlington, 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 Snow Bulletin is valid from 5:00am Friday morning through 7:00pm Friday afternoon. A snow bulletin is issued when forecasters expect a light snow accumulation to occur over a period of time, which may cause travel difficulties or delays. Currently, forecasters are expecting snow accumulations to range between 2 and 4 inches, with higher amounts possible if any moderate bands develop. The official text for the Snow Bulletin is below. New York Metro Weather
Snow Bulletin
2:02am January 7th, 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, Hunterdon, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean, Burlington, and Union
New York: Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk
Connecticut: Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield
...Band of moderate to heavy snow may impact the area Friday morning through evening...
*Hazards...A band of moderate or heavy snow moving from southwest to northeast may result in light snow accumulations and reduced visibility.
*Accumulations...Total storm accumulations should range from 1 to 3 inches across most of the area, with locally higher amounts of 3 to 4 inches.
*Impact...Travel may be difficult during the snow band with moderate to heavy snow and some reduced visibilities.
*Timing...The band is expected to move southwest to northeast through the region, beginning in Southwest New Jersey by early morning and continuing through the New York City Metro area by later afternoon, and then Long Island by the later afternoon or early evening. Some timing discrepancies exist amongst model guidance, so stay tuned for any potential last minute changes.
*Discussion...
A mid and upper level storm system will move near and over the region Friday morning and afternoon, aiding in the development of a band of moderate snow which is forecast to move southwest to northeast during the day Friday. This band is then forecast to strengthen and slow down somewhat as it passes northeast of New York City and extends from Central and Eastern Long Island, back into Southwest Connecticut and Southeast New York. Areas that the band moves through should expect 1-3 inches of snow, with moderate snow at times. Some areas may receieve briefly heavy snow. Some potentially higher amounts, towards 3 or 4 inches, are possible where the band slows and strengthens. These amounts are most likely over Southwest Connecticut and Southeast New York.
Stay tuned to updates on this Snow Bulletin 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 Snow Bulletin means that light amounts of snow are expected to fall across the area. This snow may cause some light to moderate travel difficulties or delays. Please prepare for slippery and snowy roads and keep alert for updates on the situation.
JH/RC
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