Hudson Valley: Snow, Rain Kick Off Last Week Of 2020

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A hazardous weather outlook was issued for the mid-Hudson Valley Monday to kick off the last week of 2020.

Snow showers and isolated snow squalls are possible Monday night and may result in quick reductions in visibility and hazardous driving conditions in Dutchess and Ulster counties, according to the National Weather Service.

The week will start out cold, but temperatures will become temperate by Thursday. So New Year's Eve won't be frigid, though it might be rainy.

Temperatures will hit the 50s New Year's Day and rain is likely.

Here's a look at the work week's weather forecast from the National Weather Service:

Monday - Cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers late this morning, then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Monday night - Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.

Tuesday - Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Tuesday Night - Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 12. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday - Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night - Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 30.

Thursday - Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday Night - Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

New Year's Day - Rain likely. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night - Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.