A stormy Saturday in the Hudson Valley has started with thick fog that will be followed by rain that is expected to be heavy at times and accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Rain is likely to begin falling around noon, with the rain becoming heavy with a possible thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Up to a quarter of an inch of rain is likely during the day Saturday, which should see a daytime high of around 60 degrees.
Projected snowfall totals for the winter storm expected to arrive in the area late Wednesday night have been increased with up to 10 inches now possible in some spots of the Hudson Valley. A Winter Storm Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, will be in effect on Thursday for Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Dutchess from midnight until 6 p.m., Wednesday will be marked by warmth with unseasonably high temperatures in the low-50s under partly sunny skies.
Two quick-moving Alberta Clippers are expected to bring rounds of snow and possible slippery travel to the area this weekend into Monday and again next week, according to AccuWeather.com. Alberta Clippers can bring moderate to heavy snow on occasion, especially if they strengthen and slow down upon reaching the Atlantic Coast, according to AccuWeather.com.
A mix of snow, sleet and rain is falling throughout the area Monday night with the wintry mix likely to continue for a longer period in Putnam and Dutchess. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in Putnam until 7 a.m. Tuesday and in Dutchess until 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Following a mostly cloudy day Saturday with a high temperature in the upper 30s, there is a chance of snow showers before 10 p.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers as 2016 becomes 2017, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m, followed by a slight chance of snow showers after 2 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The overnight low will be around the freezing mark, but wind gusts as high as 34 mph will make it feel colder.
A Nor'easter with the potential to dump anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of snow in parts of New England could impact the Hudson Valley on Thursday. A mix of intermittent rain and snow is expected in the area Thursday morning.
A White Christmas is looking increasingly unlikely in the Hudson Valley, but we could see a White Christmas Eve Day. Morning snow could be followed by a wintry mix Saturday in the area, but Christmas Day should be a mostly sunny one, according to the National Weather Service.
Things are going to take a dramatic turn by the end of the weekend, with snow possible for parts of the Hudson Valley and sharply colder temperatures prior to the Monday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service. After a high temperature hittin the lower 60s Friday, patchy fog will move in after 9 p.m. and should last through 9 a.m. Saturday.