WHAT'S NEW: Winter weather advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday for Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess counties. Impactful winter weather is not expected for Westchester and Rockland counties, although a few flakes are possible Tuesday evening.

WHAT'S NEXT: Precipitation moves in Tuesday evening. Conditions will taper off by Wednesday morning. Light rain will end around lunchtime Wednesday.

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Alex Calamia says a mix of rain and snow will bring slippery weather Tuesday evening to parts of the Hudson Valley.

FORECAST:

TONIGHT: Mainly clear and cold, with lows in the 20s. 

TUESDAY - STORM WATCH: Dry to start with increasing clouds. Highs around 46. Precipitation starts around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The best chance for snowflakes will be in Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess counties after 8 p.m. Mainly rain is expected in Rockland and Westchester. Transitions to light rain by Wednesday morning. Lows around 38 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with scattered chilly rain showers in the morning. Drier conditions in the afternoon. Highs around 47. Lows around 35. 

THURSDAY: Sun and clouds with a few flurries possible. No accumulations expected. Highs around 46 degrees. Lows around 30. 

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and chilly. Highs around 44 degrees. Lows around 28. 

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 43. Lows around 28. 

SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 46. Lows around 32.