AccuWeather Alert: Much needed rain, some snow on the way

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Quite the storm unfolding over the next few days with much-needed soaking rainfall into Thursday.

The storm will bring 1-2" of soaking rain, slick roads, wind gusts topping 30 m.p.h. and minor coastal flooding.

Some wet snow is also expected over the higher ground north and west of the city Thursday night into Friday (accumulating in the Poconos and Catskills) with a cold wind.

Much-needed rain and some snow is on the way. Lee Goldberg has the timing and impact in his Wake-Up Weather forecast.

There's a Winter Weather Advisory for Pike, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Delaware and Sullivan counties where up to 8 inches are possible in the higher elevations.

Conditions will remain blustery and showery through Friday into the first half the weekend, helping reduce the fire threat across our region.

Thursday

AccuWeather Alert: Stormy sunrise. High 51

Friday

Brisk and chilly showers. High 44

Saturday

Blustery and chilly. High 49

Sunday

Still brisk. High 51

Monday

More clouds than sun. High 54

Tuesday

Early shower chance. High 58

Wednesday

Bright and brisk. High 49

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