A trend toward more snow ☃️

Update #628b

Hello again!

This is a quick update about the snow headed for the Hudson Valley and Catskills tonight (Thursday night).

Since yesterday, the forecast has trended snowier, owing to the region sitting in the “sweet spot” just south of an intensifying and very energetic low pressure system. This will enable more cold air to be wrapped toward the system’s core — and critically, right across the Hudson Valley.

As mentioned yesterday, snow accumulation tonight will be highly elevation-dependent.

What you see out your window may not match your friend’s experience a town over. Intense, localized bands will lead to some ‘surprise’ outcomes, too.

The map below gives an overview of forecast snowfall by midday Friday. There will be a great deal of variability, with the highest totals occurring in elevated areas south of I-84.

What to know

• The chance for school closures on Friday is high for Sullivan and western Ulster County.

• In Orange County, there is a moderate-to-high chance for delays, and even closures cannot be ruled out — particularly south of I-84.

• Delays will also be possible in Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, and southern Dutchess County.

• The track of the low pressure system (directly overhead) means that eastern Ulster and northern Dutchess County will miss out on the worst of this event.

• Snow accumulation will be highly variable, from 1-3 inches in low elevations (lower than 500 ft) to 3-6 inches in medium elevations (500-1000 ft) and 6-9 inches in the highest elevations (higher than 1000 ft).

• The heavy, wet snow could cause downed tree limbs or power outages.

• Snow will continue on Friday, though it won’t accumulate as easily, especially on roads, due to above freezing temperatures.

In short, expect to awaken to some weird, wintry weather on Friday. Be safe!