First Alert Weather: Tracking Rain and Snow for Friday Night in the Tri-State Area

Evening Forecast and Current Conditions

• ☁️ The Tri-State Area is experiencing cloudy and cool conditions with a high temperature of 46 degrees, significantly below the average for April.
• 🌧️ While rain is not immediate, it is approaching from the south and is expected to become heavy at times tonight, with the peak intensity anticipated between 10-11 PM and increasing overnight.

Precipitation and Snowfall Potential

• ❄️ Snow is expected at higher elevations due to colder air being pulled in, with a winter weather advisory in effect for Putnam, Orange, and Sullivan counties.
• 🌨️ Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches of snow are possible in higher elevations, with a trace amount potentially reaching farther south.
• 🌊 The event is described as a lightweight nor'easter, bringing the potential for coastal flooding due to onshore flow.

Tomorrow's Weather and Beyond

• 🌦️ Tomorrow will feature on-and-off light rain and drizzle, continuing after sunset.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will remain cool, with a high of only 58 degrees on Sunday, gradually warming to the mid-60s by Tuesday.
• 📅 Wednesday and Thursday are expected to see temperatures closer to the seasonal average.

Historical April Weather

• 🌨️ Despite it being unusual, snow in April is not unprecedented; the city averages 4/10 of an inch, with a record of 13 inches in 1875.
• 🥶 A notable heavy, wet snow event occurred in April 1982, with over a foot of accumulation in suburban areas.