NYC Northern Suburbs Face Freezing Rain Risk Tuesday Night; Warmup Ahead

Tuesday Night Weather Concerns

• ⚠️ A winter weather advisory is in effect for areas like Orange County, Putnam County, and Fairfield County due to the potential for freezing rain.
• 🧊 While not a guarantee, light ice accumulations are possible north of Route 84, which could cause roadway problems.
• 💧 The radar indicates a mix of precipitation, with freezing rain (pink color) and sleet (purple color) being the primary concerns.
• 📍 Specific locations like Denning and Monsey may see ice accumulations of up to two-hundredths of an inch, and Poughkeepsie up to one-hundredth.

Upcoming Warmup and Weekend Forecast

• ☀️ A significant warmup is expected to begin Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the upper 40s and potentially exceeding 50 degrees.
• 💨 This warmup is attributed to the jet stream shifting, placing the region on the warm side of the jet with southerly air flow.
• 🌧️ By Friday and Saturday, rain is forecast for everyone, with potential accumulations of up to an inch over those two days.
• 🌤️ Sunday is expected to be a drier portion of the weekend with temperatures around 48 degrees.

Longer-Term Outlook

• 📉 Temperatures are predicted to drop back into the upper 30s by the middle of the following week.
• 🎢 The forecast indicates significant ups and downs in temperature over the next few days.