Millions of people in the Northeast woke up to the onset of a winter snowstorm that could bring the biggest snowfall in more than two years, as early accumulations wreaked havoc during morning traffic.
Predicted snowfall totals have dropped, and the National Weather Service predicts the Big Apple could accumulate two to eight inches of snow.
The strong nor’easter is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding to the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England.
“Winter will return with a vengeance as the storm moves along a stream of colder air that will set the stage for more typical conditions for mid-to-late February,” he said. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Matt Rinde.
According to FlightAware.com, there have been at least 1,130 flight cancellations in, to or from the United States today.
New York’s LaGuardia Airport has been hit hard by weather-related delays and cancellations. At least 224 flights from LaGuardia have been canceled and 188 flights bound for the airport have been cancelled.
Millions of people in the Northeast woke up to the onset of a winter snowstorm that could bring the biggest snowfall in more than two years
The nation’s largest school system in New York City said it was switching to remote learning and closing its buildings on Tuesday because of the approaching storm.
The nation’s largest school system in New York City said it was switching to remote learning and closing its buildings on Tuesday because of the approaching storm.
New York City Public Schools started their day off with technical issues that prevented students from accessing remote learning.
“We are currently experiencing issues with services that require IBM authentication to log in,” the school system said on X at 8:22 a.m.
“We are actively working with IBM to resolve this issue. We will provide an update as soon as possible.’
“With several inches of snow, poor road visibility and possible coastal flooding heading our way, New Yorkers should prepare for tomorrow’s storm and take the necessary precautions to stay safe,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. a statement. “If you don’t have to go out tomorrow, please stay home.”
Some of the highest snowfall totals were forecast for the northern suburbs of New York City and southwestern Connecticut, where 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 centimeters) were possible, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph (100 km per hour) off the coast of Massachusetts and 40 mph (65 km per hour) inland in southern New England.
“It’s going to make for a messy commute tomorrow morning,” Christina Speciale, a meteorologist for the weather service in Albany, New York, said Monday. “This is a fast-moving storm, so everything should be cleared by tomorrow afternoon.”
The National Weather Service predicts the storm will move quickly and deepen rapidly as it moves south of Long Island.
They predict a period of five to six hours on Tuesday morning when snowfall could reach one to five centimeters per hour.
The heavy snowfall could lead to dangerous road conditions that could prevent them from being plowed, according to AccuWeather.
Adams said on X: “@NYCSanitation plows and dispersers are on the streets. Please stay off the road unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, use public transport.’
