Midwinter Rollercoaster: Brewster's Work Week

BREWSTER, NY — We're going to get a reprieve at midweek as temps rise to above freezing when the rain comes Wednesday and Thursday.

"But the long range pattern is changing," said Alex Marra and Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. "What we’re seeing right now, is the weather pattern and jet stream trying to settle into a colder pattern. These are warm waves of resistance, that are the result of waves in the jet stream. Persistent cold temps are on the way… and with them, will come chances for snow."

So take the time to chip away at that frozen slush while you can.

"The rain and warmup will provide an opportunity to remove some the snow and ice ruts there were left behind following the storm and freeze-up," said Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.

That would be in Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster and northern Westchester counties, where measurable snowfall ranged from 13 inches in Phoenicia to a couple of inches in Carmel before being packed down by sleet, rain and ice pellets.

However, Sosnowski said, "where ice and snow are blocking storm drains, some urban flooding is likely. Even in areas where temperatures climb above 32 F and plain rain falls, the ground can remain cold enough from the latest arctic blast for the rain to freeze on contact with the surface, causing icy patches on roads and sidewalks."

So work fast but be careful out there!

Here's the work week forecast from the National Weather Service for XX:

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