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 12:00am Friday morning through 5:00pm 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
12:55am Thursday January 20th, 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
...Light to moderate snowfall to impact the area Thursday Night into Friday...
*Hazards...A light to moderate snow may cause travel difficulties Friday morning.
*Accumulations...Total storm accumulations should range from 1 to 3 inches across most of the area, with locally higher amounts of 2 to 4 inches.
*Impact...Travel may be difficult during the snow especially during the Friday morning commute.
*Timing...The snow is expected to develop Thursday Night and early Friday from southwest to northeast, and move quickly northeast. The more moderate snowfall may occur early Friday during the morning commute. The snow is then expected to end from west to east by Friday afternoon.
*Discussion...
A mid and upper level storm system will move near and over the region Thursday Night into Friday, aiding in the development of a weak coastal storm off the coast of New Jersey. Light to moderate snow will overspread the region Thursday night, and increase in intensity somewhat Friday morning. The snow is then forecast to move eastward rather quickly, ending across far Western and Southern NJ by later Friday morning. The snow should continue for a few more hours across New York City, Connecticut and Long Island before ending Friday afternoon. In general, most areas should receive 1 to 3 inches of new snow..with locally higher amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible.
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/DS
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