More than 35 million people from West Virginia to Maine are under winter storm warnings as the Northeast and New England brace for a nor’easter that could bring heavy snow. Heavy snow will fall in the region, causing significant travel disruptions along Interstate 95 from New England. From York City to Providence, Rhode Island, and then to Boston.
The storm is the same system impacting the Southeast on Monday, bringing severe weather risks to millions, including the possibility of tornadoes and flash flooding, before continuing to move northeast. , that’s where you get out of the East Coast. Southern New England will rapidly strengthen in the mid-Atlantic on Tuesday.
The FOX Forecast Center said it will start as rain for most people in the Northeast, but it will quickly turn to snow as cold air starts moving in from the north, pushing from the Northeast to the East Coast and into Canada from the north.
As of Monday night, 24% of flights scheduled to arrive and depart from LaGuardia Airport before the storm were canceled.
Also, ahead of the nor’easter, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that all New York City public schools will move to remote learning.
At the same time, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency in the city and announced that Boston public schools would be closed on Tuesday.
Providence city officials also announced that schools will be closed Tuesday due to the approaching nor’easter.
New York City, Providence and Boston under winter storm warning
The winter weather warning extends from northeastern West Virginia to southern Maine and includes major cities in the region, including New York City, Boston and Providence.
A winter storm warning has been issued for New York City, the first time such a winter weather warning has been issued in the Big Apple since January 2022.
A total of 35 million people were under winter storm warnings, including parts of central and eastern Pennsylvania, including State College and Scranton.
All of Connecticut, including Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and New London, is also under a winter storm warning, as is Rhode Island, which includes Providence.
A winter storm warning is also in effect for most of Massachusetts, including Springfield, Worcester and Boston.
How much snow will fall in the Tohoku region?
The Northeast and New England are known for experiencing winter storms that can last more than 24 hours, but this storm will come quickly.
However, despite the speed at which the storm moves in and out of the region, many areas will experience heavy and heavy snowfall.
Most of the heavy snowfall occurred as the Tuesday morning commute began, with major roads and highways in the region, including Interstate 95 north of Philadelphia and Interstate 90 in Massachusetts. Movement will be dangerous.
The FOX Prediction Center said snowfall amounts could approach 1 to 3 inches per hour during this period. With snowfall rates this high, it quickly accumulates on the roads and only makes driving more dangerous.
The heaviest bands of snow will also limit visibility to less than half a mile.
Parts of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New York and southern New England could see up to a foot of snow locally.
The FOX Prediction Center said the New York City tri-state area, northern New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania could see a total of 5 to 8 inches of snow. Eight to 12 inches of snow could fall in the Boston area, eastern Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Possibility of power outages and coastal flooding
The FOX Prediction Center said power outages were also a concern due to the heavy and wet nature of the snow. When snow accumulates, heavy, water-laden snow can add tremendous weight to tree branches and power lines.
This, combined with strong winds, can snap tree branches, power lines, and damage structures.
Winds could reach 80 mph near the coast, and a high wind warning has been issued for coastal Massachusetts, including Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island.
Further inland, wind gusts of up to 30 mph are possible.
Coastal flooding is also a concern as the storm makes its way south of Long Island and New England, with strong northeasterly winds expected to move along parts of the New York and New England coasts during high tide on Tuesday. Moderate coastal flooding is possible.
