Storm Update

Update 11pm: Forecast still on track. Snow and sleet totals will be somewhere in the 2-3" range. If this were to stay all snow, the storm would yield a few inches more than this. But I do not expect all snow. A mix with sleet and freezing rain is likely.
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RE: Fridays Storm.
After reviewing the models this morning, one thing is very clear. The storm is going to take a westerly track inland and bring a mixture precipition to the area. With this in mind, I expect snow to develop before 7am on Friday and then change over to snow/sleet and maybe a little bit of freezing rain. During the mid to late morning, the wintry mix will probably change back to all snow before ending during the afternoon. Several models indicate a good donsloping potential and this may actually limit the precipitation significantly. If this happens then accumulations will be much less. But as of now, I am forecasting a total of 1-2" of snow and sleet in the Capital Region and as much as 3-5" in the Adirondacks well north and west of Albany. If we do somehow stay all snow in Albany (not expected), then snowfall totals could be in the 3-4" range in Albany too. But I do not expect that much to fall here right now. School delays in the AM...probably. Cancellation...doubtful.