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Thruway, Metro-North May Shut Down Before Monday Evening Commute

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged residents in Westchester County and throughout the Hudson Valley to stay home if possible on Monday due to the impending blizzard. 

Treacherous weather could force Metro-North to shut down before the evening commute.

Treacherous weather could force Metro-North to shut down before the evening commute.

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The storm is expected to arrive by late morning on Monday and will reach peak intensity on Monday night into Tuesday. As a result roadways like Interstate 84 and mass transit like Metro-North could be shut down before the evening commute. 

"New York State is taking all necessary precautions to prepare for this storm, and I urge residents to put safety first and plan ahead to protect themselves and others throughout the duration of this snowstorm," Cuomo said.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning that will go into effect at 1 p.m. Monday.

Whiteout conditions are expected overnight with heavy snowfall and wind gusts that could be more than 60 mph. For the complete forecast, click here.

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