A major snowstorm could hit the Hudson Valley, right after Christmas. Weather experts warn heavy snow and dangerous travel are likely.<\/p>\n
If you were hoping for a quiet stretch after Christmas, Mother Nature has other plans.<\/p>\n
Hudson Valley Bracing For Major Snowstorm Right After Christmas<\/p>\n
Hudson Valley weather expert Ben Noll is warning that a major snowstorm could slam the region Friday into Saturday, delivering what could be the most significant snowfall of the season so far.<\/p>\n
According to Noll, the Hudson Valley has quietly become a snow hot spot this winter, and the next system appears to be the biggest of the season, thus far.<\/p>\n
When The Snow Is Expected To Start In Hudson Valley<\/p>\n
Snow is expected to start late Friday afternoon or early Friday evening, quickly intensifying as the night goes on.<\/p>\n
The worst conditions are expected Friday night, when snowfall rates could become heavy enough to overwhelm road crews.<\/p>\n
Snow should continue into Saturday morning gradually tapering off as the system pulls away. While snowfall may ease during the day Saturday, cold temperatures will likely make cleanup slow.<\/p>\n
How Much Snow Is Expected<\/p>\n
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Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/p>\n
Right now, Noll says 5 to 10 inches of snow is a reasonable early forecast across the Hudson Valley. That range could still change, but confidence is growing that this will be a significant accumulation event.<\/p>\n
Recent storms have overperformed, with final totals coming in near the top end of forecasts, or higher, in some areas.<\/p>\n
Travel Impacts Could Be Serious<\/p>\n
Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/p>\n
Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/p>\n
Road conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly Friday evening as snow intensifies. Snowfall rates could approach one inch per hour at times, especially overnight, while temperatures drop into the teens.<\/p>\n
More On The Way<\/p>\n
There\u2019s more on the way, another system late Sunday into Monday could bring freezing rain and rain, setting up another messy stretch.<\/p>\n
For now, Hudson Valley residents should prepare for dangerous travel conditions, especially Friday night.<\/p>\n
What a wonderful Christmas gift from mother nature…<\/p>\n