Tri-State Area Winter Weather Advisory: Freezing Rain Forecast for Sunday Night

Weekend Weather Recap and Current Conditions

• ❄️ Friday night saw significant snowfall, with 4.2 inches officially recorded at Central Park, marking the most snow in January 2022.
• 📈 December's snow total has now exceeded 7 inches, a monthly accumulation not seen in approximately four years.
• ☀️ The area is experiencing sunshine this morning with light winds, making wind chills less of a concern.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are currently in the teens and 20s, with some areas on eastern Long Island in the single digits.

Sunday Forecast and Winter Weather Advisory

• ⬆️ Temperatures are expected to climb above freezing today, reaching a high of 38 degrees.
• ⚠️ A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 PM Sunday for 10 hours, covering interior Connecticut, northern Fairfield County, Hudson Valley, and parts of Northwest New Jersey.
• 🧊 The advisory anticipates a period of freezing rain, with potential ice accumulation of up to 2/10 of an inch in northern Hudson Valley.
• 🚗 Travel is expected to be dangerous in affected areas, with a strong recommendation to avoid travel this evening and overnight if possible.

Outlook for the Upcoming Week

• 🚀 Monday will be warmer, reaching 48 degrees, but this is a temporary rise above normal.
• 🥶 Temperatures will drop back below normal for the remainder of the week, including the start of the new year.
• 🌧️ Rain is expected across the Tri-State region by late morning on Monday, with temperatures rising overnight into the daytime.
• ✈️ Airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark are expected to only experience rain, avoiding the freezing rain hazard.
• 🗓️ New Year's Eve on Wednesday night will see temperatures around 31 degrees at midnight in Times Square.