A major winter storm is making post-Christmas travel extremely dangerous in parts of the Northeast, and the storm is set to bring the most snow to New York City in years.
The storm is also impacting flights. More than 1,300 flights have been canceled so far on Friday, with New York City’s three airports and the Detroit Metro Airport hit the hardest.
The storm first hit the midwest. People in Wisconsin and Michigan are waking up to a layer of ice on the roads, so drivers shoudl use extra caution.
On Friday morning, the freezing rain moves east into Pennsylvania and will cover the entire state throughout the day, making the roads extremely treacherous. An ice storm warning is in place for nearly 1 million people in parts of western Pennsylvania.
On the north side of this storm, where temperatures are cold enough to create snow instead of ice, heavy snowfall is expected in parts of New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Winter Storm Brings heavy Snow to Northeast, Travel Disruptions Expected
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A powerful winter storm is bringing heavy snow and icy conditions to the Northeast, causing travel disruptions and prompting warnings from officials.New York City is bracing for its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, with forecasts predicting around 7 inches.
The snow will continue overnight and is expected to end around 9 a.m. Friday in New York city.Beyond the city, significant snowfall is expected across the region, potentially impacting travel and daily life. Residents are urged to exercise caution and heed local advisories.
Winter Storm warning Issued for Tristate Region, New Jersey Declares State of Emergency
A winter storm is forecast to bring significant snow and ice to the tristate area, prompting a winter storm warning and a state of emergency in New Jersey.The storm is expected to impact travel conditions Friday night and into Saturday morning.
Snowfall Predictions
Here’s a breakdown of predicted snowfall totals:
* Upstate New York: 6 to 9 inches of snow are possible.
* Hudson Valley, new York: Up to 10 inches of snow are possible.
* Northern New Jersey: 5 to 8 inches of snow are forecast.
* Hartford, Connecticut: Approximately 4 inches of snow are expected.
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1 to 3 inches of a sleet and snow mix, along with a glaze of ice.
* Baltimore, Maryland: Icy road conditions are anticipated.
State of Emergency and Preparations
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency, effective instantly. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has stated that New York has snowplows and utility crews on standby to respond to the storm, as reported by ABC7 New York.
The combination of snow and ice, notably in Philadelphia and Baltimore, is expected to make travel hazardous. Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel during the peak of the storm.