New York City and Major Northeastern Metropolitans Brace for Powerful Nor’easter
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Snowfall Warnings and Impacts
New York City and other major northeastern metropolitans are preparing for a surge of snow due to a potent and fast-moving nor’easter. The storm is expected to cause power outages and significant disruption to travel, work, and school.
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Forecast
• Forecast: The Northeast has already experienced over 6 inches of snowfall, with heavier snow expected in southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and southern New England. The hardest-hit areas may receive up to 2 inches of snowfall per hour, with the potential for significant impacts depending on the storm’s path.
New York City
• New York City: New York City is in a winter storm warning until 6 p.m. As the storm hits, the city is forecasted to receive 5 to 8 inches of snow, with the heaviest snowfall expected from morning through noon. Strong winds of up to 30 mph are also expected.
Boston
• Boston: Boston is under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. The city can anticipate 3 to 5 inches of snowfall, with the heaviest snowfall expected from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wind gusts of up to 35 mph are expected, and the snow is forecasted to taper off in the evening.
Philadelphia
• Philadelphia: Philadelphia is under a winter weather advisory until 3 p.m. The city may witness 1 to 4 inches of snowfall with wind gusts of up to 30 mph. There’s a possibility of a mix of snow and rain, with rain expected to end by 2 p.m.
Schools and Commute
• Schools impacted: Various schools, including New York City Public Schools, Boston, Newark, and New Haven, have canceled classes, opting for remote learning.
• A rough Tuesday morning commute: Snow and rain may create dangerous travel conditions, especially during peak commuting hours. Driving and visibility may become difficult, with road-clearing efforts expected to take time.
Advisories, Flight Cancellations, and Power Outages
• Residents urged to stay home: Governors in several states, including New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts, are encouraging people to work from home and avoid non-essential travel due to blowing snow and heavy winds.
• More than 1,000 flights canceled: Over 1,000 flights across the US, primarily at major airports in New York, Boston, and New Jersey, have been canceled due to the storm.
• Power outages: Power outages may occur as high winds of up to 40 mph, in combination with dense snow, pose a threat to trees and powerlines.
Coastal Flooding and Strong Winds
• Strong winds and flooding along the coast: Coastal areas from New Jersey to southern New England, including Long Island and Connecticut, could experience between 2 and 3 feet of coastal flooding during high tide. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph are expected along the coast, with Cape Cod potentially seeing damaging gusts of up to 60 mph.
Conclusion
The Northeast, which has experienced a largely warm winter, is now facing a massive snowstorm that is set to disrupt daily life. With snowfall warnings, power outages, canceled flights, and dangerous travel conditions, residents are urged to take necessary precautions and stay home whenever possible.
