NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning, 12-18 Inches of Snow Possible, Strong Winds, Possible Power Outages

12-18 inches of snow, high winds, possible power outages 

A Winter Storm Warning now in effect for most of the region for tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, December 16 into Thursday morning, December 17. 

Hazards: Winter Storm Warning (from NWS):

 N&W of NYC –12-18” of snowfall likely.
 Snowfall rates: 2-3”/hr Wed Eve/Night
 Visibility: ¼ mile or less at times
 Temperatures: Lower to Mid 20s Interior.
 Much of Region - 8-12” of snowfall likely.
 Snowfall rates: 1-2”/hr Wed Eve/Night
 Visibility: ¼ mile or less at times
 Temperatures: Upper 20s to Lower 30s
 S&E LI and far SE CT- 3-10” of snow and sleet
 Snowfall rates: 1-2”/hr possible Wed Eve through
around 1 am
 Temperatures: Lower to Mid 30s

Impacts

 Difficult travel Wed Eve into Thu AM
 Scattered to numerous downed tree limbs and power lines
Blizzard conditions possible at times Wed Night for coast

Timing

 Snow develops Wed afternoon
 Heavy snow Wednesday evening, continues into Wednesday night
 Snow tapers off Thursday AM

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