Special Weather Statement 12/21/2024 07:02 for Connecticut, New Jersey, New York areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 21 at 10:02AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 21, 2024 - 7:02am
Expires: 
December 21, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description: 
Areas of 2 to 5 inches of snow have been reported across northeast New Jersey, NYC, Western Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley, and parts of western Connecticut. Wind gusts may peak around 30-35 mph this afternoon and may persist into the early evening before weakening early tonight. Conditions during this time are expected to lead to blowing snow already on the ground. This can lead to quickly reduced visibilities on roadways. Any untreated surfaces may remain snow- covered and icy into this evening, leading to hazardous driving conditions. Leave plenty of space between you and other drivers and drive at reduced speeds.
Area Description: 
Northern Fairfield; Southern Fairfield; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY