Here is a look at an animation of forecast simulated radar imagery color coded with precipitation types from one of today's computer model runs (the NAM). While this is a single specific model run and may not be exact, it should help give some perspective on the timing of the storm for tonight through Saturday, as well as potential precipitation types, and approximately when the heaviest precipitation is expected to fall. | US National Weather Service Eastern Region HQ

Footage shows a weather radar map. The map shows precipitation patterns over New York State and surrounding areas in the Northeast United States.

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