New York Metro Weather has issued a Winter Storm Advisory for Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Bergen, Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer counties in New Jersey...Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland counties in New York..and Litchfield, New Haven and Fairfield counties in Connecticut. This Winter Storm Advisory is valid through 800pm Tuesday evening. A Winter Storm Advisory is issued when forecasters expect a moderate snowfall or wintry precipitation accumulation to occur over a period of time, which may cause travel difficulties or delays. During periods of heavier snow, travel may become increasingly difficult, especially if snow accumulates rapidly. Currently, forecasters are expecting snow accumulations to range between 1 to 3 inches with higher amounts north and west. The official text for the Winter Storm Advisory is below. New York Metro Weather
Winter Storm Advisory
4:38pm January 18th, 2010
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
*Counties included:
New Jersey: Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Bergen, Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Sussex
Connecticut: Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield
New York: Westchester, Rocklan, Putnam
...Light to moderate snow and sleet accumulations before a change to rain Tuesday
*Hazards...A period of moderate snow and sleet Tuesday Morning that may impact the morning commute before a changeover to rain.
*Accumulations...Total storm accumulations should range from 1 to 3 inches..with higher amounts north and west across interior New Jersey. Nearer to the coast, about 1 inch of snow..and sleet..is forecast before the changeover to rain.
*Impact...Travel may be difficult during the morning commute with snow and sleet falling.
*Timing...The snow is forecast to develop by late evening Monday..and continue into Tuesday morning while transitioning to sleet and eventually rain by later Tuesday morning.
*Discussion...
...Coastal storm will impact the area with some frozen precipitation before warm air enters the area...
A coastal storm system will develop Tuesday into Wednesday with widespread precipitation impacting the area. Warmer air moving in aloft will eventually change precipitation to sleet and rain, but cold air entrenched at the surface initially will allow for a period of snow and sleet. This snow and sleet will coincide with the morning commute Tuesday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected before the transition to rain occurs. The transition should occur from south to north..and may take longer to occur further north and west away from the coast and the urban areas.
...Coastal storm will impact the area with some frozen precipitation before warm air enters the area...
A coastal storm system will develop Tuesday into Wednesday with widespread precipitation impacting the area. Warmer air moving in aloft will eventually change precipitation to sleet and rain, but cold air entrenched at the surface initially will allow for a period of snow and sleet. This snow and sleet will coincide with the morning commute Tuesday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected before the transition to rain occurs. The transition should occur from south to north..and may take longer to occur further north and west away from the coast and the urban areas.
Stay tuned to updates on this Winter Storm Advisory 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.
*Information...
A Winter Storm Advisory means that a moderate snowfall is expected across the area, specifically 1 to 3 inches of sleet and snow with this event. This wintry precipitation may cause some moderate travel difficulties or delays. Occasionally, heavier precipitation may cause very difficult travel especially if it accumulates rapidly. Please prepare for slippery and snowy roads and keep alert for updates on the situation.
JH
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