UPDATE-Putnam Public Transportation Suspended: Storm Central for Brewster, Southeast

• 9:30AM: The Putnam County ICS Team met again today at 9:00 AM to continue to monitor the impact of the winter storm. Due to current road conditions all public transportation has been suspended. Normal service will resume on Monday, January 26th. State, County and local Highway Departments have been deployed and are working to clear roadways. Snow accumulations will gradually diminish through the morning and early afternoon.

• The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties at 5:57 a.m. this morning:

Warmer air aloft has worked in across Long Island and New York City with a mix of sleet...freezing rain...and rain. Across Connecticut...the lower Hudson Valley...and interior northeast New Jersey there is still snow falling. The heaviest snow though will fall across southern Connecticut the next hour with rates of 1-2 inches an hour. Light snow will fall elsewhere. Much of the area will see a transition to a wintry mix over the next several hours...with coastal locations going over to rain...possibly mixed with freezing rain. Motorists need to be alert for snow and ice covered roadways and limited visibilities.

• On the Hudson Valley Weather Facebook page, residents reported 6-7 inches in parts of Putnam County by 7AM

• Westchester County reports Bee-Line buses and Paratransit vehicles are experiencing minor delays due to slippery road conditions. For further information on our website, please access us at: www.westchestergov.com/beeline.

• The Westchester County Airport is open. In inclement weather, passengers are urged to contact their airlines or check flight status before coming to the airport in case of potential delays or cancellations.

• Metro North reports good service at 7AM.

According to AccuWeather.com Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams, “Airline passengers on the East Coast can expect delays due to direct effects of the storm ranging from poor visibility and low clouds to drenching rain and heavy snow.”

MAP: accuweather.com

Related:

• Snow Totals, Morning of Jan. 24
• Safety of Station Platforms is Metro North Priority during Jan. 24 Storm

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