New York City Braces for Wetter Commute Ahead of Coastal Storm
Residents can expect a relatively brief winter weather scare on Tuesday as a coastal storm brings snow flurries to the area before transitioning into a wet and messy commute. While temperatures will be at their coolest early in the morning, meteorologists predict that any snowfall will be short-lived, with rain taking over within hours.
According to Bryan Ramsey, a local meteorologist, "we're kind of leaning towards more of an all-rain forecast." The worst of the storm is expected to hit further inland, leaving Western New York and surrounding areas bracing for heavier snowfall totals. Orange County is particularly at risk, with predictions of 4-7 inches of accumulation.
However, NYC itself will remain relatively dry, with a mere half-inch of rain forecast by the end of Tuesday evening. In response, emergency management officials are activating the city's flash flood plan, warning residents of "potentially wet and messy" conditions and poor-drainage areas that may be prone to flooding. Residents are advised to clear out clogged catch basins or contact 311 for assistance.
While the storm will subside by nightfall, gusty winds are expected to persist, reaching speeds of up to 30mph. Drier skies on Wednesday evening give way to a cold and dry workweek ahead, with temperatures plummeting to the low teens or upper 20s by Thursday night. The weekend is expected to be a welcome respite from the chill, with highs returning to around 40°F (that's Celsius for you folks!)
Residents can expect a relatively brief winter weather scare on Tuesday as a coastal storm brings snow flurries to the area before transitioning into a wet and messy commute. While temperatures will be at their coolest early in the morning, meteorologists predict that any snowfall will be short-lived, with rain taking over within hours.
According to Bryan Ramsey, a local meteorologist, "we're kind of leaning towards more of an all-rain forecast." The worst of the storm is expected to hit further inland, leaving Western New York and surrounding areas bracing for heavier snowfall totals. Orange County is particularly at risk, with predictions of 4-7 inches of accumulation.
However, NYC itself will remain relatively dry, with a mere half-inch of rain forecast by the end of Tuesday evening. In response, emergency management officials are activating the city's flash flood plan, warning residents of "potentially wet and messy" conditions and poor-drainage areas that may be prone to flooding. Residents are advised to clear out clogged catch basins or contact 311 for assistance.
While the storm will subside by nightfall, gusty winds are expected to persist, reaching speeds of up to 30mph. Drier skies on Wednesday evening give way to a cold and dry workweek ahead, with temperatures plummeting to the low teens or upper 20s by Thursday night. The weekend is expected to be a welcome respite from the chill, with highs returning to around 40°F (that's Celsius for you folks!)
! First it's snow, then it's rain... can't we just have a decent summer already? 
I mean I know coastal storms are nothing new, but still... who needs 4-7 inches of snow in Orange County? 
And poor drainage areas getting flooded? Not fun for anyone. 
Can't wait for Wednesday and the dry weather though, my car's been stuck in the mud all weekend 
. Can't we all just have one day without flooding or snow-covered sidewalks? Anyway, at least it'll be over by Tuesday evening, and I can get back to tolerating the commute 
... I swear, it's going to be one of those weeks where I have to wrestle with my umbrella just to walk from the subway to my office 
. Can we just fast forward to a dry, cold week already? 
! Like, can't we just have some nice warm weather for once? And what's up with all the different forecasts? First it's snow, then rain, and now they're saying it'll be like that? Anyway, I guess I'll just bundle up and deal... 
I remember when it first started last year and we all thought it was gonna be a mild one. Now this storm is looking like it's gonna make the commute a real mess. Like, can't we just get some decent sunlight around here? The orange county part of NYC is always the worst with snow... who even prepares for that kinda stuff? 
It's like, we know better than to trust the weather forecast, you know? It's like our minds are constantly trying to balance out the extremes. And then there's the whole idea of 'wet and messy' conditions... is it really a bad thing when nature decides to get a little more exciting? 
️ I'm not saying the storm isn't going to be a pain, but maybe we should reframe our thinking around winter weather. Maybe it's just Mother Nature's way of shaking things up. 
but on the bright side, nyc will only get a little rain which is def better than a full-blown winter wonderland mess 
let's all just stay safe and warm this week end and enjoy that cold dry weekend 
. Glad it's not gonna be a full-on snowpocalypse, but still kinda bummed about the rain 
. On the bright side, temps are supposed to go way back down by Thursday... time to break out the thermals! 
! Like, yeah it's gonna bring some rain and wet commutes, but at least NYC is spared from the worst of it 
. And 4-7 inches in Orange County? That's like, a major snow day in my book 
). On the bright side, all that rain should help our poor plants grow like crazy 
. Silver linings all around! 