NEW Winter storm targeting NE on Wednesday...
Mon Mar 05 08:50:55 2018
STATUS: Active
PROGNOSIS: Monitoring
Weather-Nor-Easter
(NYCEM Weather Distribution List)
Please see attached slide.
Per NWS:
SUMMARY - A Noreaster potentially producing snow, rain/snow mix will affect the region Tuesday evening through Wednesday, citywide.
WHAT
Moderate to heavy snowfall is possible.
Depending on temperatures and the track of the system, a wintery mix changing over to an all snow event will affect the tristate area.
Minor coastal flooding is possible.
Forecast confidence is low to moderate.
Sustained winds 10-20 mph and gusts 25-30 mph is possible.
WHEN
A chance of rain and snow is possible Tuesday evening.
Rain and snow, becoming an all snow event Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
The heaviest periods of snow is anticipated Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening.
TEMPERATURES (High/Low) and WIND CHILLS VALUES
Today: 44/33. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 degrees.
Tuesday: 43/40. Wind chill values between 30 and 40 degrees.
Wednesday: 38/33
SNOWFALL TOTALS:
There is a 50% chance of 6 to 8 inches of snow across the entire region.
Southern areas of the city may receive 5 to 7 inches. Exact totals will be determined by the track of the system.
The heaviest snow will occur Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
PRODUCTS
Coastal Flood Advisory in effect 0900hrs 3/5 until 1400hrs 3/5 (S QN)
Coastal Flood Advisory in effect 1100hrs 3/5 until 1700hrs 3/5 (BX, N QN)
Coastal Flood Watch in effect 2100hrs 3/5 until 0300hrs 3/6 (S QN)
Winter Storm Watch in effect 0000hrs 3/7, until 0600hrs 3/8 (CW)