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Snow, Wintry Mix Cause Slick Travel Conditions In Putnam

Snow, freezing rain and sleet will result in slick roads, poor visibility and hazardous travel conditions in the morning and early afternoon Sunday in the Lower Hudson Valley.

Parts of New England could see up to two feet of snow from the storm that will impact the Hudson Valley.

Parts of New England could see up to two feet of snow from the storm that will impact the Hudson Valley.

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Strong winds with gusts up to 45 mph will lead to blowing snow and possible power outages Monday.

Strong winds with gusts up to 45 mph will lead to blowing snow and possible power outages Monday.

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A look most likely snowfall accumulations for the latest winter storm that will impact the area.

A look most likely snowfall accumulations for the latest winter storm that will impact the area.

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A look at warnings and advisories in effect in the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas.

A look at warnings and advisories in effect in the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas.

Photo Credit: National Weather Service

Snow began shortly after daybreak Sunday throughout the area. It will mix with freezing rain and sleet around midday before a changeover to rain and sleet later in the afternoon in Northern Westchester, Putnam and Rockland, where a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until midnight.

The changeover will occur earlier in the afternoon in Southern Westchester, where a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday.

Most of the Lower Hudson Valley will see between 1 and 3 inches of snowfall before the changeover , according to the National Weather Service. Areas farther north, including Putnam and North Rockland, and towns in Northern Westchester near the Putnam border, could see between 3 and 5 inches of accumulation.

Rain could mix with snow showers Sunday evening.

State police issued an advisory Sunday morning reminding motorist to use extreme caution if they have to travel the roadways during the storm.

Monday will be a partly sunny day with a temperature hovering around the freezing mark, but strong winds will gust as high as 49 miles per hour. A High Wind Watch is in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. 

Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 30s.

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