NEW YORK (PIX11) — A winter storm barreling towards New York and New Jersey is expected to dump as much as 10 to 14 inches of snow on the area and bring lasting dangerous conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm warning remains in effect from 3 a.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Monday, with forecasters warning of “white out conditions” throughout the day. Roads are expected to be snow-covered and hazardous, with visibility dropping below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Major travel impacts are expected area-wide from early Sunday and throughout Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Residents should expect treacherous conditions through Monday morning and possibly even lasting impacts through the Monday evening commute.
Projected snow totals
At least 10 to 14 inches of snow is expected to cover New York City, parts of New Jersey, and Long Island, along with a glaze of ice, according to the National Weather Service.
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Meanwhile, at least 12 to 16 inches of snow is expected to be dumped on the Lower Hudson Valley, southern Connecticut, and northeast New Jersey, including both Westchester and Rockland Counties.
Timeline
Snowfall is expected to start as early as 7 a.m. Sunday and will continue straight through 1 p.m. Monday.
The snow will briefly turn into a wintry mix with sleet during the overnight hours before transitioning back into all snow around 4 a.m. Monday.
New York and New Jersey response
Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill have declared a state of emergency for the regions, urging residents to stay home and off the roads unless absolute necessary on Sunday.
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“This is a dangerous combination of heavy snow and extreme, extreme cold temperatures,” Hochul said during a weather briefing Friday morning.
“I’ve declared a state of emergency for all 21 counties in New Jersey as we prepare for dangerous winter weather conditions, including heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour,” Sherrill said.
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