Winter Storm expected to bring over a foot of snow to the Hudson Valley

HVNY News + Notes

Jan 23

Written By HVNY

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire region starting Sunday morning as a massive, long-duration storm moves through the Northeast, with up to two feet of snow possible in some areas. A State of Emergency has been declared.

What to expect:

Heavy accumulation of light, fluffy snow starting early on Sunday morning, and “intensifying quickly.” Snow may change to sleet closer to the city Sunday evening. Bitter cold temperatures will prolong impacts. Dangerous to impossible travel expected.

How much?

Accumulations between 12- and 18-inches. Snowfall rates may exceed one-inch per hour at times. Meteorologist Ben Noll says localized totals reaching two feet are possible.

When?:

Snow will begin Sunday morning, around 5 to 8am, moving south to north, and continues through Monday evening. Conditions are expected to impact schools and the commute on Monday.

How to prepare:

Stay at home, and inside – including your pets. Make sure your phones are charged, your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working, you have extra batteries available, flashlights, a few extra blankets and non-perishable foods on hand. Don’t set your thermostats below 55-degrees, and open cabinet doors to circulate warmer air around plumbing.

Travel conditions will be difficult; If you need to go out, make sure your car has a phone charger, jumper cables, a first aid kit, hat and gloves, a blanket, a flashlight, a snow brush and shovel, a spare tire, water and snacks, and a full tank of gas. If you get stranded, stay in your car and wait for help. Hang a bright cloth on your antenna, run the engine 10 minutes each hour with the heater on, keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow and slightly open a downwind window for ventilation.

After the storm: Take your time and frequent breaks, bend with your knees not your back, hydrate and check on your neighbors.

Updates:

A State of Emergency has been declared across the state, and in Dutchess County, which includes restricting travel from 5am on Sunday through 5pm on Monday.
Dutchess County Public Transit will be operating on a normal, fixed-route service on Saturday, but there will be no bus service on Sunday or Monday.
Dutchess County Parks will be closed Sunday and Monday.
Dutchess County offices will be closed on Monday, including the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall, Town Court and Town Senior Center will be closed on Monday.
The City of Kingston has declared a Snow Emergency beginning Sunday morning. Non-compliant vehicles will be towed to make room for plows. Municipal lots will be free of charge during a snow emergency.
There will be no trash or recycling pick-up on Monday in the City of Kingston.

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