Tractor-Trailers Get Stuck In Snow After Violating I-84 Travel Ban Tractor-Trailers Get Stuck In Snow After Violating I-84 Travel Ban
Tractor-Trailers Get Stuck In Snow After Violating I-84 Travel Ban Despite a ban of all tractor-trailers on all major thruways, several drivers waited for state police to leave I-84 in the East Fishkill area and then became stuck in the snow, according to state police. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, multiple truck drivers waited until State Troopers stopped writing tickets and then snuck onto the I-84 and became stuck. "We (the State Police) stopped writing tickets because it became too dangerous, and that's when the drivers snuck onto the highway," he said. After calling for help, the roadway had to be closed until tow trucks could arrive to re…
Storm Update: Thruway Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, State Police Announce Storm Update: Thruway Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, State Police Announce
Storm Update: Thruway Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, State Police Announce Whiteout! Monster Storm Will Bring Foot Or More Of Snow To Most Of Area Due to dangerous driving conditions across the area, the New York State police have announced a travel ban on several thruways. Beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday all tractor trailers, tandem trailers, buses, box trucks, and other high profile vehicles were restricted from entering or traveling on the following roadways: The New York State Thruway from Exit 36 (Syracuse) to the New York City line, including the Berkshire Spur to the Massachusetts State Line, I-95, Garden State Parkway Connector and I-287 For motorists that …
Winter Storm Watch: Midweek Nor'easter Could Bring 6-12 Inches Of Snow Winter Storm Watch: Midweek Nor'easter Could Bring 6-12 Inches Of Snow
Winter Storm Watch: Midweek Nor'easter Could Bring 6-12 Inches Of Snow Click here for an updated story: New Storm Snowfall Projections Increase Accumulation Range To 10-12 Inches A new winter storm now in the Upper Midwest is expected to develop into another Nor'easter bringing up to a half-foot or more of snow to the area in the middle of the workweek. The storm is moving across the country, producing blizzard conditions in the northern Plains and snow in the Midwest before becoming a coastal storm in the Northeast on Wednesday that could result in 3 to 6 inches or more of snow for much of the tristate area, according to the National Weather Service. Areas …
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Weekend Storm Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Weekend Storm
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Weekend Storm Click here for an updated story: Half-Foot Of Snow Now Possible For Entire Area  Don't let another mild day fool you, folks. A significant amount of snow is now expected to accumulate in the tristate area Saturday night into Sunday with as much as 4 to 5 inches being predicted from the quick-moving storm, according to the National Weather Service. Friday will be cloudy with rain through the mid-afternoon, and the high temperature in the mid-40s. Saturday will be sharply colder with a high in the low- to mid-30s and sun mixed with clouds during the day. Snow will start developing late S…
Snow Expected After Warmup Will End Workweek Snow Expected After Warmup Will End Workweek
Snow Expected After Warmup Will End Workweek Click here for an updated story: Accumulating Snow Expected As Fast-Moving Storm Will Move Through AreaEarlier report: There should be a stark reminder that winter is far from over after two days of above-average temperatures end the work week. Thursday's high temperature will climb into the upper-50s under cloudy skies. Friday will be cloudy with a chance of morning rain, and the high temperature in the mid-40s. Then comes winter's return on Saturday. It will be sharply colder with a high in the low- to mid-30s and plenty of clouds during the day. There are now two storm-track scenari…
Groundhog Day Storm? New System Could Bring Significant Amount Of Snow Groundhog Day Storm? New System Could Bring Significant Amount Of Snow
Groundhog Day Storm? New System Could Bring Significant Amount Of Snow Expect Light Snow Overnight, Bigger Storm To End Workweek  The chance of early week snowfall has decreased, but as the weekend nears, the area could see a Groundhog Day snowstorm. The system will be moving east from the Ohio Valley after some snow sweeps over parts of the Northeast Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service now says the chance for snow in the tristate area is 20 percent both of those days. But the potential exists for a significant amount of snow to arrive later in the week. "The storm may spread wintry weather over a large area from the central Plains to the…
Pleasantville, Greenburgh Residents Complain About Post Office Pleasantville, Greenburgh Residents Complain About Post Office
Pleasantville, Greenburgh Residents Complain About Post Office PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The snowstorm in early January caused some Pleasantville residents to miss out on their mail. In Facebook groups, residents complained about not receiving any mail from the post office for more than five days following the Jan. 4 snowstorm and having run-ins with the post office when trying to get customer service. George Flood, a spokesman for the US Post Office, said mail delivery in Pleasantville was affected by the snowstorm. "Many roads were impassable and we adjusted operations accordingly," Orwell said.  "Some pockets of delivery did see impacts…
Snow & Cold Won't Stop Fairfield County Residents From Getting Outside Snow & Cold Won't Stop Fairfield County Residents From Getting Outside
Snow & Cold Won't Stop Fairfield County Residents From Getting Outside DARIEN, Conn. — Wind gusts were in the 40 to 45 mph range in some spots in Fairfield County during last week's snowstorm, but that didn’t stop Daily Voice readers from heading outside to capture photos of the wintry scene. Elizabeth Brandon Hole and Renee Leimgruber sent in photos of the snow in Darien. Chris McCarthy, Ana Cortes, Jordan Siegel and Marni Lane recorded the storm in Fairfield. And Jeff Brogan and Jennifer Dineen took photos of the scene in Ridgefield. Courtney Lewis took to the streets in Bridgeport to see the storm in action. Joe Mannion and Patricia Durkin sent in photos…
Connecticut State Police Respond To Nearly 100 Accidents During Snowstorm Connecticut State Police Respond To Nearly 100 Accidents During Snowstorm
Connecticut State Police Respond To Nearly 100 Accidents During Snowstorm FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Most people in Fairfield County decided on Thursday to stay off the roads amidst a giant snowstorm that dropped as much as 13 inches on parts of the area, but Connecticut State Police still responded to hundreds of calls for service during the day. From 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday, state police received 1,492 calls for service. There were 89 accidents, including 11 accidents with injury. There were no fatalities, and troopers made one DUI arrest. They assisted 441 motorists during the day.
Snow's Over: Freezing Temps And High Winds To Hit Bridgeport This Weekend Snow's Over: Freezing Temps And High Winds To Hit Bridgeport This Weekend
Snow's Over: Freezing Temps And High Winds To Hit Bridgeport This Weekend FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The snowstorm that dropped as much as 13 inches of snow on parts of Fairfield County may be over, but a wind chill advisory remains in effect for the area through Saturday morning. The advisory lasts through 10 a.m. Saturday. Very cold wind chills are expected that could cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes, according to the National Weather Service. Wind chills could range from 15 to 20 below zero at times. Wind gusts around 45 mph could result in blowing and drifting snow, as well as property damage and isolated power outages. There will be areas of blowin…
Car Bursts Into Flames During Snowstorm Near I-95 Rest Area In Fairfield Car Bursts Into Flames During Snowstorm Near I-95 Rest Area In Fairfield
Car Bursts Into Flames During Snowstorm Near I-95 Rest Area In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield firefighters had to battle blinding snow, gale force winds, and a frozen nozzle as the doused a car fire during Thursday's snowstorm, according to a Facebook post. Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to the car fire on I- 95 northbound near the rest area in Fairfield. The problems "caused by the arctic cold made a routine fire difficult," the Facebook post.
Bedford's Martha Stewart Stranded In Florida Amid Storm Bedford's Martha Stewart Stranded In Florida Amid Storm
Bedford's Martha Stewart Stranded In Florida Amid Storm Martha Stewart, a Bedford resident, is missing out on the region's first major snowstorm of the year. Stewart is stranded in Florida according to her Instagram. Despite avoiding the snowstorm, it doesn't sound like she's too happy about it. "It is really inclement here," the lifestyle mogul said. "I am worried about the farm crops and citrus crops! But I know it is even worse up north where people cannot even get to work and pipes are freezing and trees breaking." Stewart, a former Westport, Conn., resident, found solace by visiting a spa. "A great place to visit …