MID-HUDSON – Snow has overtaken the
region with a winter storm warning in effect until 6 p.m. Monday with
eight to 16 inches of snow predicted, according to the National Weather
Service. Snow will fall one to two inches per hour starting Sunday night
and becoming heavy at times before daybreak on Monday and continuing heavy
at times into the early afternoon.
The snow will taper off to scattered snow flurries late Monday afternoon
into the evening.
High temperatures on Monday are expected to be in the low to mid 20s.
Winds will be northeast from 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
By Sunday night, schools began announcing closures for Monday. Among the
early closures announced was Dutchess Community College, which is closed
until 5 p.m. Monday. As of now, evening classes will be held, but students
are advised to check the website for any updates.
