NEW YORK [CBS] — Another snowstorm is on its way to the Tri-State on Tuesday night, but it won’t be as powerful or disruptive as the post-Xmas blizzard.

Snowstorm To Drop 6 to 12 Inches

NEW YORK [CBS] — Another snowstorm is on its way to the Tri-State on Tuesday night, but it won’t be as powerful or disruptive as the post-Xmas blizzard.

Residents can expect an accumulation of 6 to 12 inches as the clouds slowly move into the area over Monday night and throughout Tuesday. The snow will start to develop late Tuesday night and will last through Wednesday afternoon.

The storm shouldn’t affect Tuesday’s afternoon commute, but the heavier bands of snow will fall overnight and will impact Wednesday’s morning commute.

There will be plenty of leftover snow and gusty winds creating snow drifts Wednesday.

The freezing temperatures are expected to remain through the rest of the week.

Winter Storm Watch

Statement as of 3:55 AM EST on January 10, 2011

Expires 6:00 PM EST on January 12, 2011
… Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon…

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Winter Storm Watch… which is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* Locations… southeast New York… southern Connecticut and northeast New Jersey

* hazards… snow… heavy at times.

* Accumulations… 6 to 12 inches… with locally higher amounts possible.

* Winds… gusts 25 to 35 mph.

* Visibilities… under 1/4 mile at times.

* Timing… heaviest snow occurs late Tuesday night into early Wednesday.

* Impacts… hazardous travel Tuesday night and through the day Wednesday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow… sleet… or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

6 Comments

  • Lots of fun for everyone!

    Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, more off school, more off work, more of fun, and everybody’s stunned.
    Amazing winter advisory wow

  • lloyd a cohen

    Oh the joys of living in New York, what excuses for the mess will be offered by city officials this time after nono-show in storm one and overkill in storm two?