Hudson Valley Nor'easter: Winter Storm Warnings Issued

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Here we go again. While parts of the region are still recovering from Friday’s nor’easter, another snow storm is setting its sights on the Hudson Valley. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for the entire area, though there are differences depending on where you live.

For Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, the Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 4 a.m. Thursday.

The NWS said heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. There could be 10 to 15 inches across interior portions of the lower Hudson Valley.

Travel will be difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Wednesday.

For Columbia, Dutchess and Ulster counties, the Winter Storm Warning is in effect fro 7 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday.

Again, heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour or greater are possible.

Hudson Valley Weather is calling this storm “a long duration event.” There could be more power outage issues with this storm, even though the snow won’t be quite as heavy and wet as the last one.

The timing of the storm, according to Hudson Valley Weather, is as follows:

• Tuesday 10 p.m. to Wednesday 2 a.m.: Light snow develops from west to east
• Wednesday 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Light to moderate snow
• Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Moderate to heavy snow
• Wednesday 8 p.m. to midnight: Snow begins to tape off, ending near midnight

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