New York Weather: Storm Exits, Next Snow Chance Friday Night

Storm Departure and Lingering Effects

• 🌧️ The recent storm has largely exited the New York City area, with rain and residual snow moving out of Fairfield County.
• ❄️ While some areas north of 84 saw accumulations of 1.5 to 2 inches, much of this turned to rain south of that line.
• 🏔️ Hunter Mountain received the most significant snowfall, with 12 inches reported, providing excellent natural powder for skiing.

Mid-Week Conditions

• ☀️ Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be sunny and dry, with temperatures around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• ⚠️ Morning temperatures on Wednesday will be at or below freezing (32 degrees), increasing the risk of icy spots on roads.

Next Weather System and Snow Potential

• 📅 A new system is forecast to arrive on Friday, bringing another chance for precipitation.
• 🌨️ There is a possibility of snow, potentially even in New York City, late Friday night into Saturday.
• 📈 This Friday night snow event is considered a better chance for children to experience snow compared to the previous system.

Road Safety and Wildlife

• 🚚 A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Route 87, blocking exit 18, highlighting potential road hazards.
• 🦅 An interesting observation from Narrowsburg notes a significant increase in the bald eagle population over the past 30 years, from six mating pairs to over a hundred.