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New York City and Long Island are under a high wind warning overnight into Saturday morning.
Damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible. And the rest of the tri-state is under a wind advisory for the same period, with expected wind gusts to near 50 mph.
The highest winds will be felt after midnight through about 2 p.m. Saturday. Scattered power outages are possible, and motorists might see speed restrictions on elevated roadways and bridges. Property owners are urged to secure loose items.
After a week of mild temps, Friday marked a harsh return to winter, starting out with snowy conditions causing problems in the Mid-Hudson Valley through the morning.
Snow blanketed Dutchess, Westchester and Sullivan counties but quickly switched to a mix of snow and freezing rain, turning roads into a slushy, snowy, icy mess.
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About a dozen districts in the Kingston and Poughkeepsie areas closed schools Friday or delayed openings by two hours after overnight snow caused icy road conditions.
State police say a tractor-trailer jackknifed on the southbound side of the Thruway around 4:15 a.m. in the Orange County town of Newburgh.
Police say snow may have been a factor in the crash.
New York City did not experience snow-related problems, but overnight rain made for some slippery commutes early Friday.
Area airports are reporting some weather-related delays so travelers are advised to check with their carriers on the status of their flights.
As always, check back with NBCNewYork.com for the latest on forecasts, school closures and more.
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