John Homenuk

Strong coastal storm possible this weekend as wintry pattern takes control

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A wintry switch was flipped on the weather pattern last week, producing snow and cold in the NYC Metro Area over the last several days, and more may be on the way. The pattern ahead looks primed to deliver cold and additional chances for snow. Forecasters are honing in on the potential for another substantial coastal storm this Sunday and Monday.

Forecast model guidance shows the possibility that a strong coastal storm could develop this weekend, originating in the Southeast states and developing up the East Coast. Early indications are that the storm could be quite strong. The main question is how far north and west the storm will track, and the resulting impacts that will occur in our area.

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John Homenuk

Snow likely in the NYC Metro on Friday, details still unclear

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Icy conditions are finally letting up in the city this morning, but continue north and west of town. Light freezing rain is expected to persist for another hour or two before changing over to plain rain in all areas. The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the NYC Metro and surrounding areas, and that continues for the next few hours. Conditions should start to improve by early this afternoon.

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John Homenuk

First snow threat of the season likely to scrape NYC on Monday

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Winter has felt more like an extension of autumn so far, with mild temperatures and not even the slightest hint of snow. That will change over the next few weeks, as the weather pattern turns colder and remains active. The first real threat for winter weather this season comes on Monday, as a low pressure system develops off the Mid Atlantic coast.

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