A winter weather warning was issued for parts of New York state Thursday as the region prepares to be hit by a powerful winter storm before millions of Americans head out for Thanksgiving. Ta.
Forecasters say up to 8 inches of snow could fall in some parts of the state, while others are likely to get much-needed rain.
“We'll see snow primarily across Pennsylvania and parts of central New York. Wet, heavy snow will fall throughout Thursday,” Fox Prediction Center meteorologist Greg Diamond told the Post.
Diamond added that rain is expected to continue in the tri-state area through at least Friday night and possibly into the weekend.
Up to 8 inches of white snow could fall in areas where snow is expected to fall, including parts of northeastern Pennsylvania, south-central New York and near Binghamton and the Catskill Mountains.
Diamond said northern New Jersey, especially areas near the Jennings Creek Fire, could also be affected.
The snow will only continue to fall through the night, but don't expect New York City to be blanketed in white, at least not yet.
“In eastern New England and New York City, it's mostly rain. Beneficial rain that ends the fire threat,” Diamond said, adding, “The drought here isn't ending. We need at least 10 inches of rain for that.” “is needed,” he added. But this will put an end to the fire problems we've had over the past few weeks. ”
Sunny skies are likely over the weekend, but showers could impact travel plans early next week.
Diamond warned that additional storms could develop by Thanksgiving next week, noting that “we have the potential for storms across the country, but it's still pretty uncertain at this point.”
Impact on travel this Thursday
Thanksgiving travel will peak next week, but those who decide to leave early for holiday celebrations may find themselves in a bind due to inclement weather.
Around 1 p.m., incoming flights were delayed by up to 45 minutes at Newark Liberty International Airport due to strong winds. According to FlightAware.
John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport do not appear to be affected.
A record 80 million people are expected to travel more than 80 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to AAA.
This is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and an increase of 2 million people compared to 2019.
