Winter Storm Warning Issued for Portions of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Upton, NY has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. This alert indicates that heavy snow and high winds are likely to create hazardous conditions across the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Connecticut: Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex, and Northern New London counties.
• New Jersey: Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex, Western Union, and Eastern Union counties.
• New York: Rockland and Northern Westchester counties.

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for significant winter weather impacts:

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 11 and 15 inches.
• Wind: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 45 mph, with the strongest winds expected Sunday night into Monday.
• Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, making travel dangerous.
• Impacts: The combination of heavy snow and strong winds may down tree limbs and power lines, potentially causing sporadic power outages. Travel is expected to be very difficult to impossible, specifically impacting the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 6:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. While snow is expected to move in during the morning and afternoon hours on Sunday, the most intense wind conditions are anticipated Sunday night into Monday.

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, residents should follow these safety precautions:

• Drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.
• Leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the motorist ahead of you.
• Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, especially on hills or when making turns.
• Ensure your vehicle is winterized and in good working order.
• Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Monitor local Department of Transportation services for the latest road conditions.