Snow, Rain Possible in Southern Westchester Tuesday

A weak storm coming up the coast in advance of the stronger storm expected on Wednesday could make the Tuesday afternoon commute difficult.

With a winter weather advisory issued for northern Westchester, people in the southern part of the county likely will be spared the threat of freezing rain or ice. However, the chance of snow for the afternoon and then snow turning to rain and/or sleet is a possibility before temperatures climb overnight and it turns to all rain.

Total accumulations of snow and sleet are predicted to be less than an inch.

“With afternoon temps expected to be above freezing during the daylight hours… the roads should be mainly wet at first,” said Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. “However… as the sun sets, and temperatures fall near or just below freezing… snow and slush covered roads are possible. So slick road conditions are a concern for the evening commute. Something we’ll have to monitor as the afternoon progresses. In general… a slushy coating to 2 inches are possible across the region.”

MAPS: AccuWeather.com and Hudson Valley Weather