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Forecaster: Alex Avalos

Another winter storm is expected to deliver more snow and a wintry mix to our region on Tuesday Night into Wednesday.  At this time there could be areas that do see snow accumulation.  However, the track of this system will ultimately determine who sees what type of precipitation.  Should the storm take a more southerly path I expect that snow will be the more dominant precipitation type on the northern side of the system.  However should the storm take a more northerly path I think that we could see any type of wintry mix and/or rain.  I expect that the low will approach the area from the Ohio Valley on Tuesday Night.  It will interact with another low - a coastal low, which will move in a northeasterly direction upon development.  This could mean that the more eastern regions see the most precipitation out of this storm.

Winter Storm Watches have been issued for a wide area of southern New England / Upstate NY southward into southeastern PA.  This means that a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain will make traveling especially hazardous.  They remain in effect until late Wednesday evening for the region.

We are still approximately 36 hours out from noticing the impacts of this system.  It is important to note that anything in the path and/or intensity can change and I am posting this as an alert to the impending storm so that people can prepare for the worst.  Please stay tuned to Storm Chaos Weather for continual coverage of this storm.  Either Joe or I hope to have an accumulation map up by sometime tomorrow.

Forecaster: Alex Avalos

As we enter the first weekend of the New Year, we will be encountering some cold temperatures and snow showers.  However, most areas will see temperatures above what we saw on our New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.  Here is my breakdown city-by-city as to what  you can expect this weekend.

Albany, NY

Saturday:

·          Partly cloudy skies.  A stray snow shower is possible during the day.

·          High Temperature:  33

·          Low Temperature:  15

Sunday:

·          Sunny skies.

·          High Temperature:  31

·          Low Temperature:  12

Boston, MA

Saturday:

·          Generally sunny skies.  Warmer than the last few days.

·          High Temperature: 36

·          Low Temperature:  23

Sunday:

·          Scattered clouds, otherwise generally sunny.

·          High Temperature:  32

·          Low Temperature:  26

Burlington, VT

Saturday:

·          A chance of snow.  Accumulations of less than an inch expected.

·          High Temperature:  24

·          Low Temperature:  11

Sunday:

·          Partly cloudy.

·          High Temperature:  20

·          Low Temperature:  13

Hartford, CT

Saturday:

·          Partly cloudy with scattered clouds.

·          High Temperature:  35

·          Low Temperature:  22

Sunday:

·          Partial cloudiness.

·          High Temperature:  31

·          Low Temperature:  24

Manchester, NH

Saturday:

·          Sunny skies.

·          High Temperature:  29

·          Low Temperature:  19

Sunday:

·          Sunny skies.

·          High Temperature:  25

·          Low Temperature:  20

New York, NY

Saturday: 

·          Partly cloudy.  Breezy.

·          High Temperature:  39

·          Low Temperature:  33

Sunday:

·          A chance of wintry mix in the morning.  Rain in the afternoon.

·          High Temperature:  40

·          Low Temperature:  35

Philadelphia, PA

Saturday:

·          Sunny skies.

·          High Temperature:  42

·          Low Temperature:  34

Sunday:

·          A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow in the morning.

·          High Temperature:  40

·          Low Temperature:  35

Trenton, NJ

Saturday:

·          Partly cloudy skies.

·          High Temperature:  39

·          Low Temperature:  30

Sunday:

·          A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain in the afternoon.

·          High Temperature:  40

·          Low Temperature:  32

Forecaster: Alex Avalos

Get ready for a wild ride into the New Year

Snow, rain, and mixed precipitation is currently affecting many across the Northeast and New England. Couple this with the wind and you have downright nasty conditions. The winds will only accelerate as an Alberta Clipper strengthens off the New England coast. As it does so a tight pressure gradient (difference between high and low pressure) will create strong winds. These winds combined with cold temperatures will make it feel downright cold in the Northeast. Wind speeds of 15-30 MPH with gusts into the 40-50 MPH are possible. Dangerous wind chills will become a factor later tonight so make sure you bundle up if you plan on going outdoors for New Years festivities.

Thinking the heaviest accumulations from this storm system occur over southern New York state up into Massachusetts where 3-7″ of snow can be expected. Some locally more. Some areas across New Jersey and NYC metro area could see pokes of sun during the afternoon as the storm system pulls away. All areas with the exception of eastern NH, ME and mountainous areas of NH, VT and northern NY should clear out in the wake of this system.

New Years Day looks dry, sunny, windy and very cold. Another storm system may impact the region on Friday, but this should be a weak system bringing only a few snow/rain showers to the region.

Here is the New Years Eve Outlook for select cities

New York City, NY

• Partly Cloudy
• Low: 14°, Midnight temperature: 19°
• Temperatures will feel around 0 degrees with the windchill

Boston, MA

• Partly Cloudy
• Low: 8°, Midnight temperature: 14°
• Temperatures will feel around to below 0 degrees with the windchill

Burlington, VT

• Snow Showers
• Low: -1°, Midnight temperature: 6°
• Temperatures will feel below 0 degrees with the windchill

Albany, NY

• Partly Cloudy, flurry possible
• Low: 5°, Midnight temperature: 10°
• Temperatures will feel around to below 0 degrees with the windchill

Philadelphia, PA

• Partly Cloudy
• Low: 16°, Midnight temperature: 20°
• Temperatures will feel around 0 degrees with the windchill

If you would like specific New Years Eve/Day weather outlooks for your location please send me an email using the contact form on the contact page. Be sure to send your location and state that you’re looking for a forecast for New Years Day or Eve.

Stay tuned,

Forecaster: Joe Gullo

As a clipper is expected to pass through the region tomorrow, we could see a white New Years Eve.  Areas in central New England could hit the jackpot with up to 7 inches possible (central MA and extreme southern NH).  Otherwise a wide area could see anywhere between 2-5 inches.  At this time I think that coastal areas may receive anywhere between 1-3 inches.  However, if the temperatures should climb above freezing, then there could be periods of rain mixing in with the snow.  This will mainly occur along Long Island, as well as Cape Cod and the CT shore.  Northern New England could recieve up to 3 inches with this system as well.  I expect that anywhere south of Trenton, NJ will recieve all rain at this time.  Travel problems will definitely be an issue tomorrow.  Winter weather bulletins have already been issued for a wide area across the northeast with Winter Storm Warnings in effect for the Hartford - Boston corridor.  Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for much of the region, including areas from New York City to Buffalo.

It is important to adhere to the travel advisories that could be issued tomorrow.  A combination of snow, sleet and ice will create dangerous traveling conditions.  If you need to be traveling tomorrow, it is important to remember to give yourself extra traveling time to reach your destination.  It is also important to carry an emergency kit in your car should you become stranded due to the storm.  Please send us your storm reports.  Storm Chaos Weather wishes its viewers a happy New Year.

Forecaster: Alex Avalos