Wednesday brings a noticeable shift in the overall weather pattern. Sunshine returns, but it comes with much drier air in place. Humidity levels are expected to fall into the 25β30% range, and when combined with wind gusts exceeding 20 mph, the risk for fire spreadΒ has increased.Β Outdoor burning is not recommended, as conditions could become hazardous quickly.
Department of Transportation crews have already begun treating major local roadways for possible winter weather expected Friday and next week.
After warmer weather last week, many towns in the mountains got another taste of winter weather today.
The first round of winter weather hit parts of Long Island Monday morning and was expected to continue falling into the evening throughout the tri-state area.
Dry and cool weather returns for the weekend.
Wednesday's storm brought down trees onto homes, took out power lines and caused flash flooding across the state.
Schools in the area are experiencing power outages due to the storm. Here are the schools without power:
Check out these pictures from High Country Press (hcpress.com) of flooding in Boone and a high water rescue that happened in the parking lot near Boone Mall.
Wreck after wreck, drivers were helpless against snow and ice.
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