Full Notification

Issued By: NWS NewYorkCity/Upton (Long Island and New York City) Affected Jurisdictions:Rockland,Westchester Counties Including The North Castle Area

Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 5:56AM EDT expiring April 01 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS NewYorkCity/Upton

An Early Spring Snow On The Way

This Winter Weather Advisory Is In Effect From Midnight Tonight Thursday March 31, 2011 Unitl Friday April 01, 2011 at Noon EDT

The National Weather Service In Upton Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For Snow That Will Impact the North Castle Area As Well As The Rest Of The Lower Hudson Valley This Advisory Is In Effect From Midnight Tonight To Noon EDT Friday.

The Winter Storm Watch The Was Posted For This Area Is No Longer In Effect.

Locations...Portions Of Northeast New Jersey...The Lower Hudson Valley And Interior Southwest Connecticut.
Hazard Types...Snow.

Accumulations...2 To 4 Inches Of Snow Are Possible.

Winds...Northeast 10 To 20 Mph With Gusts Up To 35 Mph. Highest Winds Expected On Friday.

Timing...Tonight Into Friday Morning.

Impacts...Hazardous Travel Conditions Due To Reduced Visibilities And Snow Covered Roads.

A Winter Weather Advisory Means That Periods Of Snow...Sleet...Or Freezing Rain Will Cause Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For Slippery Roads And Limited Visibilities...And Use Caution While Driving.


ADDITIONAL LOCAL INFORMATION from NORTH CASTLE OEM

Residents are reminded of the Town Snow Removal Ordinance and asked to refrain from parking on the town roadways at any hour during this storm. This will assist the Town Highway Department in clearing the roadways and keeping them open for emergency vehicles.

All North Castle residents should prepare for the possibility of power outages during this time period extending into the overnight and until the posted NWS expiration date and time.

Residents experienceing an interuption in electrical service should contact Con Edison Directly at 1-800 75CONED to report their outage. All effected residents should call Con Edison even if the outage was reported by their neighbor.

The North Castle Office of Emergency Management is monitoring this storm and may activate the EOC if required to deal with situations arising from it.

Additional information regarding incidents arising from this event will be sent when available through nixle.

If you experience an emergency contact the North Castle Police Department by dialing 911. Do not dial 911 for general information, 911 is for emergency use only.

Please share nixle emergency comunications with your neighbors and friends. Encourage them to sign up to receive emergency updates as well.

STAY INFORMED, BE PREPARED, HAVE A PLAN