Rain, Snow, Wintry Mix Could Mean Tricky Friday HV A.M. Commute

Rain and snow are forecast to move through the Hudson Valley Thursday night into Friday. The National Weather Service has issues Special Weather Statements and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for part of the region.

For eastern Columbia County and all of Dutchess, a Hazardous Weather Outlook was issued for Thursday night.

Snow showers and isolate snow squalls are possible. If the snow squalls become more likely, then special weather statements will be issued.

Snowfall is expected to amount to about 1 to 3 inches, and there is a chance for locally higher totals.

If this becomes more likely, a Winter Weather Advisory could possibly be needed.

In addition, any wet surfaces may refreeze by late Thursday tonight as much colder air works into the region, which could allow for locally slick road conditions as well.

For Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, the NWS issued a Special Weather Statement.

A cold front is forecast to move across the area tonight and into early Friday morning. Precipitation with the front is expected to start as rain.

As colder air moves in behind the front, the rain will change over to a wintry mix before changing to all snow after midnight.

As temps fall toward and below freezing by Friday morning, there is a high threat for icy conditions to develop during the morning commute, resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

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