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The Hudson Valley is preparing for a light snowfall this afternoon, which could impact travel during the busy holiday season. Westchester County may receive up to an inch of snow, while Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Rockland counties could see up to three inches. The snow is expected to clear by tomorrow, but temperatures will drop significantly, with wind chills nearing zero through Sunday (December 22).
According to the National Weather Service, snowflakes are anticipated to fall on and off throughout the day, beginning before 1 p.m. After 1 p.m., there is a possibility of rain as temperatures rise slightly to around 37 degrees. The chance of snow will continue overnight into Saturday morning, especially in northern Westchester and Putnam County, as temperatures drop to around 28 degrees.
The snow is expected to end by Saturday afternoon, with clear skies forecasted until Christmas Eve. There is a 30% chance of rain and snow on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, potentially bringing a "white Christmas" to the region.
Travelers should be cautious as the snow could lead to slow travel conditions. Tune to NewsRadio 1450 1370 98.5 WKIP for the latest weather conditions.