Snow flurries hit NYC on coldest day of the season so far for Veterans Day

Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day. Bundle up, as bitter cold and strong winds sweep across the Tri-State Area.

There were brief flurries Tuesday morning in New York City and around the Tri-State Area. West Milford, N.J. got a little more than half an inch of snow.   

Freeze warnings were in place until 9 a.m. for New York City, northeast New Jersey, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley and southwest Connecticut.

We're starting with the coldest morning of the season so far. It's cold and breezy, and wind chills will bottom out in the 20s. 

The chill won't let up later Tuesday. This afternoon will be the coldest of the season to date. Wind gusts will clock in at 35-45 mph, with snow showers possible north and west of New York City. Highs will be in the low 40s, but will feel like the 30s. It's an early taste of December. 

Tuesday night remains blustery and cold, feeling like it will be in the 30s and 20s. Keep those layers handy.

As for Wednesday, it will be mostly cloudy, chilly and breezy, and it will feel like the 40s. There will be a lingering chill.

Thursday will be partly sunny, and it will remain chilly and breezy. 

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