New York Metro Weather has issued a Snowstorm Watch for: Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Somerset, and Union counties in New Jersey...Orange, Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester, counties in New York...and Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties in Connecticut. This Snowstorm Watch is valid from early Tuesday Morning through late Wednesday afternoon. A storm system approaching from the west may bring moderate to significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain to the watch area Tuesday into Wednesday. Uncertainty still exists in the exact track of the system, which will have impacts on the amount of snow and sleet that falls, as well as the timing of the changeover to freezing rain/rain. A Snowstorm Watch is issued when significant amounts of wintry precipitation are expected to affect the watch area within the watch valid period. The official watch text is below. New York Metro Weather
Snowstorm Watch
12:02am January 31st, 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, Union
New York: Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Westchester
Connecticut: Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield
*Hazards...A moderate to significant amount of snow, sleet, and freezing rain falling from Tuesday through Wednesday morning.
*Accumulations...Uncertainty still exists in exact amounts of snow and sleet, which will be determined by the exact track of the storm system. Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow, followed by a period of sleet and freezing rain, before a changeover to rain.
*Impacts...Travel could be severely affected during the morning and evening commutes Tuesday and Wednesday. Prepare for delays now as snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain are in the forecast.
*Timing...The snow is forecast to develop by morning Tuesday and spread northeast through the area. Snow will change to sleet and freezing rain Tuesday evening and then become all rain by Wednesday.
*Confidence...Confidence in snowfall amounts is very low, specifically the higher tier of amounts. Snowfall amounts may be lower than forecast if a changeover to sleet and freezing rain occurs faster. Confidence in the watch issuance and potential hazards is average.
*Confidence...Confidence in snowfall amounts is very low, specifically the higher tier of amounts. Snowfall amounts may be lower than forecast if a changeover to sleet and freezing rain occurs faster. Confidence in the watch issuance and potential hazards is average.
Stay tuned to updates on this Snowstorm Watch 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 Watch means that forecasters expect the potential for a significant winter weather event to occur during the watch active time period within the watch area. This could cause severe travel difficulties, delays, or stoppages. It may be dangerous to travel during the watch time period. Please prepare for slippery and snowy roads and keep alert for updates on the situation.
JH
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