Hudson Valley Forecast: Hazardous Outlooks Issued For Saturday

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — It looks as if the snowstorm we're expecting Saturday will lead to at least a little accumulation. The National Weather Service has issued hazardous outlooks for Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester counties.

For Dutchess and Ulster, a widespread moderate to possibly heavy snowfall is expected Saturday into Saturday night.

For south of I-84, the moderate snowfall predicted for Saturday afternoon and evening will end Saturday night with a changeover to rain.

The National Weather Service is predicting 4-6 inches of snow except at the Sound Shore. But Alex Marra and Bill Potter at Hudson Valley Weather think that 2-5 inches is nearer the mark.

"This storm looks faster, further north and weaker than originally projected, with less moisture. Factor all those things together… and this looks likely to be a light to moderate storm," they wrote.

On Saturday, snow should start falling at midday, forecasters agree. They also agree that it's going to get colder for the 3-day weekend.

Here's the detailed forecast:

Thursday night-Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Blustery with lows around 18. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the evening.

Friday-Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Friday Night-Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 14. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.

Saturday-A slight chance of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Moderate snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Saturday Night-Rain and snow in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Additional light snow accumulation. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

Sunday Night-Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows around 20.

Martin Luther King Jr Day-Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

Patch will be monitoring the snow totals as the winter weather hits. Check back for updates.