Timing For Wednesday's Snowfall In The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The cloud cover will thicken all morning as the region awaits the latest snowfall. High pressure to the north should keep us mainly dry throughout the morning, with an increasing chance of light snow as the day progresses.

Temperatures will average well below normal, with highs mainly in the middle and upper 20s.

"Much of the area could see snow flakes during the morning, but the accumulating snow appears likely to hold off until mid afternoon, and at that point… it’s mostly in areas north of I-84," said Alex Marra and Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Dutchess and Ulster counties.

WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected.

WHERE...Capital District, Lake George Saratoga Region, Taconics, Mid Hudson Valley, Berkshires, northwestern Connecticut, and southern Vermont.

WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Thursday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute for much of the area.

Snow will be more likely across the region tonight with a light to moderate accumulation expected, especially across northern sections. In the lower Hudson Valley, a dusting to 2 inches is expected.

A wintry mix may be possible closer to the coastal areas of New York and New Jersey, the National Weather Service said.