NEW YORK CITY – New York City is bracing for the first blizzard in more than a decade as remnants of the last major snowfall still remain across the city.
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What we know:
A major coastal storm is set to impact the Tri-State area Sunday into Monday, prompting blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island and coastal Connecticut as forecasters call for heavy snow, strong winds and significant travel disruptions.
Winter storm warnings are in effect further inland in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, while the Jersey Shore is in a coastal flood warning.
Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared state of emergencies on Saturday in preparation for the snowstorm.
How much snow will fall?
By the numbers:
Total accumulations for the New York City area are expected to be between 16 and 24 inches, while parts of New Jersey could see 20–30 inches.
Snowfall total predictions: NYC: 20 inchesNorth Jersey: 20 inchesJersey Shore: 24 to 30 inchesLong Island: 23 inchesConnecticut: 17 inches
Forecasters say NYC, Rockland and Westchester counties, all of Long Island and northeastern New Jersey and coastal Connecticut could see between 2 and 3 inches of snow per hour.Â
Wind speeds between 30 and 45 mph are expected, with gusts potentially up to 60 mph. Officials say whiteout conditions could lead to “dangerous to impossible travel” from late Sunday through Monday morning.
When and how long will snow fall?
Timeline:
The storm is expected to start as rain early Sunday morning, before turning into a wintry mix, then snow.
Parts of New Jersey could see snow as early as 10 a.m. Sunday, while New York City will likely see its first flakes around 1 p.m.
The heaviest snow is expected from 7 p.m. Sunday to noon on Monday, with the snow tapering off in the afternoon and coming to an end by 6 p.m. Monday.
Blizzard warnings in NY, NJ: region prepares for storm
More than 15 inches of snow are expected to fall on across the tri-state area starting Sunday, with heavy winds set to create blizzard conditions. States of emergency have been declared in all three states, and locals are preparing.
Coastal impacts
Dig deeper:
The storm is also expected to bring coastal flooding and hazardous marine conditions:
Widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding possible Sunday night into Monday morning high tideLocalized overwash and dune erosion possible along ocean beachesOcean waves could build to 12–16 feetGale to storm-force marine conditions possible
Why you should care:
Forecasters warn travel could become dangerous to impossible, especially Sunday night into Monday morning. Heavy, wet snow combined with strong winds could lead to:
Downed tree limbsScattered power outagesWhiteout conditionsCoastal flooding in vulnerable areas
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm hours and monitor official updates.
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The Source: Information from this article was provided by the National Weather Service.