NEW YORK (WABC) — Snow continues to pile up across New York City and the Tri-State area as of midday Sunday.
The highest snowfall so far has been reported in north and central New Jersey, where Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County has reached 6 inches.
Across New York City, snowfall has increased notably since earlier this morning. Parts of Brooklyn are reporting over 4 inches, while Manhattan, Queens, and JFK and LaGuardia airports are now around 3 inches. Snow totals are higher just north of the city, where portions of Westchester and Rockland counties are reporting 4 inches or more.
On Long Island, snowfall is now becoming more widespread, with parts of central and northern Suffolk County reporting 3 to 4 inches, while Nassau County generally ranges from 1 to 3 inches, highest toward the North Shore.
In Connecticut, snowfall has increased mainly across Fairfield County, where some inland locations are now reporting 3 to 3.5 inches, while amounts taper off farther east with lighter totals and occasional traces.
Areas well north and west of New York City could see accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, while the vicinity around the city and Long Island, as well as coastal New Jersey, could land in the 6-to-12-inch range.
Projected Snow Totals
Local and state leaders are urging residents to stay off the roads whenever possible. Officials say limiting travel will allow crews to clear streets and sidewalks more efficiently and help keep emergency routes open.
New York City public schools will be remote only for students on Monday. Many area districts have closed. Check the growing list at our school closings page.
Our AccuWeather team is tracking the storm from every angle. Meteorologists have been working around the clock to fine tune forecasts, while reporters are stationed in neighborhoods across the region monitoring road conditions, snowfall totals and community impacts.
Latest Forecast
Chief Meteorologist Lee Goldberg has an update on the winter storm
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