Hackensack, NJ
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Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey
Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey A combination of sleet and freezing rain could cause serious trouble when a hit-and-run Nor'easter clips North Jersey on Thursday, the area's local weather expert says. Rush-hour driving will get treacherous in some areas late Thursday afternoon into the evening, said meteorologist Joe Cioffi. So motorists need to stay alert and build in extra time getting to their destinations, he said. “This is especially true since the last time anyone drove in winter precipitation was back in March,” Cioffi said. “So everyone will likely be a bit rusty.” Be sure to have your ice scraper handy – and dr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding
Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding Don't adjust your calendar.But it definitely does feel more like mid-February than mid-April, especially following a stretch of back-to-back days of true spring weather. That trend will continue the next couple of days with heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, brisk winds and even the possibility of freezing rain in areas farther north. The potential for pockets of freezing rain and drizzle into Sunday evening, mainly in higher elevations, is for Northern Westchester, Putnam Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Northern Fairfield and Western Passaic. A glaze of ice accretion is possible. A period of…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk, NY
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Weather Whiplash: Cold Front Will Bring Dramatic Temperature Drop, Rain Weather Whiplash: Cold Front Will Bring Dramatic Temperature Drop, Rain
Weather Whiplash: Cold Front Will Bring Dramatic Temperature Drop, Rain Click here for an updated story: Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding, Freezing Rain Farther North Enjoying this spring-like Saturday? It may be a while till you have that chance again. A cold front will move through starting later in the afternoon Saturday, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures by the evening, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures that reached highs in the low 70s in the early afternoon will drop to the 40s and 50s by nightfall. Temperatures will continue to fall thereafter into the 30s and 40s. Light rain is li…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk, NY
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Weather Whiplash: From Sun, 70's To Sleet, Snow Weather Whiplash: From Sun, 70's To Sleet, Snow
Weather Whiplash: From Sun, 70's To Sleet, Snow Sunny skies and temperatures that soared into the upper-70s on Wednesday provided a picture perfect preview of spring. But the reality that we have almost a full month left of winter will set in soon enough. The change in weather will start Thursday as morning showers will be followed by rain and temperatures falling to the mid-30s by late afternoon. As temperatures continue to drop later Thursday afternoon, rain will change over to sleet and freezing rain northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut and to a wintry mix with some snow north of I-84.  The mixed bag of prec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Monroe, NY
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Freezing Rain, Ice: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Orange County Freezing Rain, Ice: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Orange County
Freezing Rain, Ice: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Orange County Freezing rain and ice is expected is expected north of I-84 overnight into Saturday morning, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service that includes Orange, Putnam and Dutchess counties. Northern Westchester and Rockland will see rain with freezing rain possible before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of freezing rain and sleet between 11am and noon. The advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. until noon Saturday for Orange and Putnam and from 3 a.m. until 7 p.m. for Dutchess. The ice will result in very slippery conditions on sidewalks, roads and bridges. Total ice accu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bridgeport, CT
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Freezing Rain, Snow Prompt Winter Weather Advisory For Fairfield County Freezing Rain, Snow Prompt Winter Weather Advisory For Fairfield County
Freezing Rain, Snow Prompt Winter Weather Advisory For Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Fairfield County until 7 p.m. Monday due to freezing rain and snow expected this afternoon and evening. A brief period of freezing rain is expected for an hour or two before quickly transitioning to sleet and snow, according to the National Weather Service. The freezing rain is expected to impact the evening commute, and a light glaze of ice is expected. While total snow accumulation will be minimal, cold ground temperatures will result in icy roads, particularly on untreated surfaces. Be prepared for slippery roads and u…

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by Casey Donahue