A dangerous winter storm is approaching the area, promising to bring blizzard conditions tonight. Blizzard warnings are in effect for much of the tri-state through 6pm Monday. Today will be cloudy and cold with snow overspreading the area in the morning, becoming heavy in the afternoon. NNE Winds will increase to 15-30mph this afternoon with blowing and drifting of the snow.
For tonight, blizzard conditions will develop with heavy snow and strong winds. Travel will become difficult, if not impossible with whiteout conditions and significant blowing/drifting. We'll have north winds of 20-40mph with higher gusts. Lows will be in the mid 20s.
Snow will end early in the day Monday, but we'll have lingering clouds and it'll be quite windy and cold with blowing and drifting. Total storm accumulations will range from 12"-18" with a few spots potentially getting 24". NW winds will continue 20-40mph.
The weather will be much improved on Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s. Temperatures may even reach 40 by Thursday under lots of sunshine, with mid 40s possible by Friday. Watch for slippery spots in the mornings as we'll have daytime melting and nighttime re-freezing of the snow.
