Hudson Valley: Hour-By-Hour Forecast For 'Heavy' Snowstorm

The fourth nor'easter to hit the Hudson Valley in three weeks is on track to wallop the region, bringing as much as 15 inches of wet, heavy snow and creating the potential for many power outages. Patch has the complete forecast and a breakdown of the wind, temperature, snow and rain predictions, broken down county-by-county (see below).

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for the region. Read more here: Hudson Valley Nor'easter: Winter Storm Warnings Issued

The snow should reach the lower Hudson Valley before sunrise Wednesday morning. Still, how far it will extend up the valley is uncertain.

"There will be some surprises as the storm begins to unfold early on Wednesday," said Alex Marra and Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. "Buckle up for a bumpy ride, Hudson Valley!"

Putnam, Rockland and Westchester should see the most snow. HVW predicts the cut-off will be sharp, with little to no snow north of I-84.

The storm could be significant enough to cause schools to close, delay openings or dismiss early, especially on Wednesday when 1-2 inches per hour could fall. Come back here to check: Hudson Valley School Closings/Delays List For March 21

Here is a breakdown of the precipitation and wind speeds for the lower and mid-Hudson Valley, broken down county-by-county:

Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester

Tuesday

11 p.m.

wind: 11 mph, gusts up to 21 mph

Wednesday

2 a.m.

wind: 13 mph

rain: starts

4 a.m.

wind: 14 mph

rain: 0.2 inches

snow: starts

8 a.m.

wind: 16 mph (gusts up to 20 mph)

rain: 0.2 inches

snow: 2.6 inches (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

2 p.m.

wind: 17 mph (gusts up to 22 mph)

snow: 6.1 inches (2 - 8 p.m.)

8 p.m.

wind: 18 mph (gusts up to 28 mph)

snow: 2.8 inches (8 p.m. - 2 a.m.)

Thursday

wind: 17 mph (2 - 11 a.m.)

snow: 0.2 inches (2 - 8 a.m.)

Dutchess, Ulster

Wednesday

2 a.m.

wind: 15 mph

snow: 0.2 inches (2 -8 a.m.)

rain: 0.01 inches (2 - 8 a.m.)

8 a.m.

wind: 17 mph

snow: 1.2 inches (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

2 p.m.

wind: 18-21 (gusts to 28 mph)

snow: 2.5 inches (2-8 p.m.)

8 p.m.

wind: 20 mph

snow: 3.2 inches (8 p.m. - 2 a.m.)

Thursday

2 a.m.

wind: 20 mph (gusts to 30 mph)

snow: 0.3 inches (2 - 7 a.m.)