Snow triggers winter weather alerts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

Winter weather alerts

The Tri-State Area is on Red Alert this morning due to accumulating snow that will impact commuters, especially inland and northwest of New York City. 

Winter weather advisories are in effect across parts of northern New Jersey and New York's Hudson Valley, where snowfall totals are reaching 2 to 6 or more inches.   

Winter storm warnings are in effect across Sullivan and Ulster counties in New York, where snowfall totals are reaching 2 inches up to one foot.  

Snow totals so far

Parts of northern New Jersey woke up to snow already on the ground Friday, which means roads could be slick. So take it slow behind the wheel.

So far today, Highland Lakes, New Jersey has gotten the most snow with 8.5 inches. Monroe, New York is recording 7.5 inches, Glen Spey, New York has 6 inches, Chestnut Ridge, New York has 2.2 inches, and Mount Arlington, New Jersey is showing 2 inches. 

Winter storm timeline and weekend forecast

Friday: Rain and snow fell overnight Thursday, as the storm approached New York City. Strong bands of rain and snow reached parts of New Jersey, while Long Island dealt with mostly rain. 

Expect wraparound rain and snow during the day, with the most accumulation in communities over 500-foot elevation. High temperatures will be around 40 degrees, but it will feel more like the 30s. 

Friday night: Leftover rain and snow tapers off after 5 p.m. Wind gusts could reach 30 mph. 

Saturday: More leftover showers in the morning, then windy with some lingering clouds. Highs will be near 50, but it will feel like the 40s. 

Sunday: Cool and breezy with highs in the low 50s. 

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 50s. 

How much rain did we get? 

Drought conditions will persist even after this event, but the recent precipitation will certainly help with the deficit. The area, including our upstate reservoirs, has received 1 to 3 inches of rain with additional precipitation expected through Friday night.

Unfortunately, as of this morning, all of our local climate sites are still about 7 inches below normal.

Rain totals across the Tri-State Area range from 0.4 to almost 3 inches. Since we've been so dry, the ground might not soak up the rain very well and trigger some runoff.

As of 8 p.m. Thursday, most of the area has gotten at least 1 inch of rain, with more on the way.