Saturday
Weather: Mostly cloudy with a few glimpses of sun.
Temperature: About 10 degrees above normal, reaching the mid and upper 40s.
Rain: No rain expected, making Saturday the drier half of the weekend.
Sunday
Alert: A Yellow Alert has been issued for Sunday morning due to an incoming weather system.
Weather: Rain is expected, with some heavier bouts. There may be a mix of snow in specific areas.
Regions Affected: Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, and parts of Orange and Sussex counties may experience snow.
Anticipated Impacts
Slower travel on Sunday morning.
40 mph gusts along the coast.
Minor coastal flooding in spots.
Timeline: After midnight, rain will move in from the southwest, becoming widespread through the early pre-dawn hours.
Type of Precipitation
Mainly rain for most regions.
Far north and west areas may experience snow, especially in higher elevations.
Rain intensity may increase with the possibility of mix/snow during midday Sunday.
Snow Accumulation
North of I-84, particularly in Sullivan and Ulster, expect 1-3″ of snow, possibly 4-6″ in localized high elevations.
South of I-84, around an inch of rain expected, with a slushy inch of snow/sleet north of I-80.
Colder Air: Moving in after midnight may bring some flakes to the city and coasts, although not significant accumulation is expected.
Week Ahead: The week ahead is expected to be seasonably chilly but dry.