Accumulating Snow Returns To The Hudson Valley Forecast

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The work week will be characterized by a 50-degree temperature swing. After a record-breaking weekend, temps will continue to run 5 to 10 degrees above normal on Tuesday and Wednesday, well into the 40s, with overnight lows generally in the 30s. Then the weather will re-winterize and Friday's highs will only be in the upper 20s.

"This past weekend was more than 30 degrees above average, breaking Saturday’s old record of 63° (set in 1975) and Sunday’s old record of 62° (set in 2018)," said Alex Marra and Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather.

The drop Friday sets things up for a storm that could bring accumulating snow to the region to kick off the 3-day weekend.

Hudson Valley Weather says conditions look to keep this storm from sliding north or south, unlike the last couple of systems. The question will be the line between snow and rain.

"The weekend storm may bring the most substantial wintry precipitation of the season so far for parts of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Eric Leister said.

Forecasters predict that snow will begin in the Hudson Valley after noon on Saturday. It will mix with rain Saturday night and then there will be a chance for more snow Sunday morning.

Since the storm is several days away a lot can change — but if you have weekend plans, it's something to keep an eye on. No snow accumulation estimates have been released yet because that will largely depend on the exact storm track and how much cold air prevails.

The lower Hudson Valley is most likely to see mostly rain. The all-snow scenario would occur if the storm shifts its track farther south or a second storm forms quickly enough east of New Jersey and stops the northward progression of warmer air, said Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.

New York City has only received 35 percent of the normal snowfall this winter to date, which is way behind pace, he said.

Here's a more detailed look at the forecast:

Tuesday-Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday night-Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain with a slight chance of drizzle in the evening. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Wednesday-Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night-Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Thursday-Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Thursday Night-Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cooler with lows around 20.

Friday-Sunny, colder with highs in the lower 20s.

Friday Night-Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 10 above.

Saturday-Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. highs around 30. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Saturday Night-Snow in the evening, then snow and rain likely after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Sunday-Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 40 percent.

Sunday Night-Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

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