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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1250 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

NJZ002-NYZ067-068-201700-
/O.CON.KOKX.WW.Y.0006.260220T1000Z-260220T1700Z/
Western Passaic-Orange-Putnam-
1250 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain, snow and sleet expected. Total ice
  accumulations from a glaze to up to a tenth of an inch in the
  higher elevations. Total snow and sleet accumulations less than an
  inch.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In New York, Orange
  and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of
Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc

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Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service New York NY
737 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

NJZ002-NYZ067-068-211245-
Western Passaic-Orange-Putnam-
737 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO NOON EST TODAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is increasing confidence of an impactful snowfall across the
region Sunday into Monday. However, there is still is some
uncertainty with the low track.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

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