Fast Moving Storm To Leave HV Soon; Aftermath Will Be Cold

UPDATE: Town-by-Town Snow Reports For The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The nor'easter that frustrated forecasters across the region is expected to end early this afternoon.

"Keep in mind this is a fast mover, only a few more hours of snow," the folks at Hudson Valley Weather said on Facebook at 7:23 a.m.

As the storm arrived, weaker than expected and to the south of its initial track, areas that had expected more than a foot of snow (northern Dutchess and Ulster counties) didn't even rate an updated storm briefing Tuesday morning from the National Weather Service.

Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties could end up with 4-8 inches, with more in some locations, the NWS said in its briefing for the lower Hudson Valley.

Parts of Orange County could see 6-12 inches, Bruce Furbeck of First Due Weather predicted on Facebook.

Schools closed across the region. SEE: More Closings, Delays, Remote Operations Announced For HV Schools.

The NYS Thruway had a tandem and empty truck/trailer ban in effect starting at 12 a.m. on the following roadways:

• I-87 from NYC line to Exit 24 (Albany - I-90 – Montreal)
• I-95 from NYC Line to CT state line
• I-287 from NJ state Line to I-95
• Berkshire Spur from I-87 to Mass. State line
• I-84 from PA to CT

Roads were messy early Tuesday morning in Rockland County, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann told Patch. They were also almost deserted. "People have been staying home," he said.

"People have been accustomed to a fairly mild winter, so take all the necessary precautions," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

SEE ALSO: Metro-North Operating On Modified Schedules Tuesday

When the storm heads east, cold air will pour in behind it. Highs will stay in the 30s and at night drop into the 20s.

Here's the five-day forecast based on Putnam County:

• Tuesday - Snow, mainly this morning. Snow may be heavy at times this morning. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
• Tonight - Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Wednesday - Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
• Wednesday Night - Clear. Lows around 18. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
• Thursday - Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 30 percent.
• Thursday Night - Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 50 percent.
• Friday - Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
• Friday Night - Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
• Saturday - Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
• Saturday Night - Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 20.