First Alert Weather: Yellow Alert for Sunday morning due to rain, snow and wind
Our First Alert Weather Team has issued a Yellow Alert for Sunday morning due to a coastal low that will bring a combination of rain, snow inland and gusty winds to the coast that will affect travel.
What to expect
Rainfall amounts are around 1 inch for many.
Snowfall is well inland -- above 750-1,000 feet in elevation. A heavy, wet snow is expected for places like Kiamesha, Monticello and Livingston Manor. They could stack up 2-6 inches. A place like Middletown could see a slushy mix, but it's mainly rain south of I-84.
Wind could reach 30-45 mph at the New Jersey coast and on Long Island. This could stack up water and cause some minor beach erosion. Our coastline is vulnerable.
Timing
Saturday 10 p.m. - Sunday 3 a.m.: Light to moderate rain arrives, a little snow in the coldest spots.
Sunday 3 a.m. - noon: The brunt of the system. Another wave of rain, snow well north, the gusty coastal winds kick in.
Sunday noon - 3 p.m.: Calmer. Latest models showing a lull in any action.
Sunday 3 p.m. - Monday 2 a.m.: Lighter snow and leftover showers return. Cold air sinks south and a little snow is possible closer to the city very early Monday morning.
Monday is colder and blustery.