The most snowfall in over two years is predicted for New York City due to a nor’easter.
Meteorologists have predicted that the storm set to begin Monday night will bring heavy snowfall to parts of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
National Weather Service forecasters said heavy snowfall is expected in parts of the Northeast from late Monday night into Tuesday, with the possibility of up to two inches of snow per hour in some areas.
This is not a long-lasting storm; the snow will come down quickly, and in some cases, it may accumulate at a rate of a foot or more.
Even Central Park, which hasn’t seen more than half a foot of snow since January 29, 2022, could witness sledding, snowball fights, and snowman-building by Tuesday afternoon.
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It is predicted that nearly six inches of snow will fall on New York City. Beginning as rain, the precipitation may turn into snow by Tuesday morning.
In the New York metro area, there is considerable ambiguity about when the rain will turn to snow, which will eventually effect the total amount of snowfall.
The National Weather Service in Boston warned on Monday afternoon that the southern New England coast is most likely to get the most snowfall. As predicted, major cities like Boston might receive up to one foot of snowfall.
Prior to the storm, schools are declaring their closures. Boston Public Schools will be closed, per the district website, and New York City Public Schools have declared that courses will be conducted virtually.
Snowfall is possible all the way from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. The weather service stated on Monday afternoon that before the snow reached southern New England, it was predicted that there would be at least six inches of snow in certain areas of northern Pennsylvania and southern New York.
By late Monday, the most likely places for the most snowfall were shifting, with a greater likelihood of it falling south of Long Island and New York City. Snowfall may be less than predicted in areas west and north of New York City. Where the biggest band will set up is still up in the air.
On Monday afternoon, winter storm warnings were issued for Long Island and New York City, with at least six inches of snow predicted by meteorologists.
Heavy rainfall is predicted in all five boroughs beginning late Monday night, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who made this announcement during a news conference on Monday afternoon. This will cause slick conditions and decreased visibility during the morning commute.
“It’s been a while since we’ve had a big snowstorm,” Adams stated. Now is the moment. Nature acts in its own way.”
Strong winds and coastal floods are also anticipated with the storm. The weather service predicts coastal flooding for Long Island and the Jersey Shore.
From Pennsylvania to the coast of Massachusetts, warnings of a winter storm were issued. The storm was predicted to bring 35 to 40 mph winds and up to 13 inches of snow in some places. Tuesday evening till six o’clock is when the storm warning is in force.
According to the meteorological service, late Monday night could bring heavy, wet snowfall of up to 12 inches in interior areas of northern New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut. Higher amounts could be locally recorded, particularly north of I-84.
Strong gusts and a lot of snow could damage trees and power lines, according to forecasters.
Long Island and the New York City metropolitan area were predicted to receive five to eight inches of snowfall.
The New York State Department of Transportation stated that it is keeping an eye on the weather and has a fleet of 1,544 large plow trucks and 36 snow blowers ready to go.
In some locations, meanwhile, preparations differed substantially.
Owner Dean Ryder of Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Putnam County, New York, stated that they are preparing for a possible surge in visitors. He predicted that with the significant snowfall, ski area attendance could quadruple.
Although Thunder Ridge regularly organizes programs that draw skiers, he stated that they are “nothing compared to a snowstorm” in terms of increasing revenue. “It’s just about seeing it outside your window.”