WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Expect steady snowfall through Saturday morning.
Snowfall rates are between 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Snow-covered roads, slippery spots, and possibly some icy spots are possible in Southern Westchester County.
Visibility is very low throughout this event. If you have to travel, use extra caution and be sure to winterize your vehicle.
Snow is expected to come to an end by Saturday morning.
Total snow expected is 4 to 8 inches in general, but 8 inches to a foot is likely for Orange and Putnam counties, and for Southern areas of Ulster and Dutchess counties.
FORECAST:
OVERNIGHT: Expect very cold, steady snowfall with heavy periods of snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Four to 8 inches for most of the region is expected with 8 inches to a foot possible for areas north of Westchester and Rockland counties. Visibility will be very low. Expect snow-covered roads and slippery walkways. Lows in the 20s.
SATURDAY: Light snow showers in the morning. Snow is expected to end by late morning, skies will become clear, and it will still be cold. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the teens.
SUNDAY: Not as cold, with sunshine in the morning and early afternoon. Clouds will build in the evening, rain is expected at night. It will be breezy as well. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the 30s.
MONDAY: Cloudy. Rain is likely, with breezy conditions along with much milder temperatures. Rain is expected to end by evening. Highs in the 40s. Lows in the 20s.