New York & New Jersey Snowstorm Forecast: Up to a Foot or More Expected

Winter Storm Preparations Underway

• ❄️ Residents in the New York and New Jersey area are preparing for a significant winter storm, with snow expected from Sunday to Monday.
• 💡 Precautionary measures include grocery shopping for essentials like milk and bread, ensuring snow blowers are ready, and preparing for potential power outages with backup lighting.
• 👢 Individuals are advised to locate shovels and snow boots, as the snow is not expected to arrive until Sunday.

Arctic Air and Dangerous Wind Chills

• 🥶 A strong influx of polar air is moving into the region, causing temperatures to plummet from the 30s into the 20s and teens.
• ⚠️ A cold weather advisory is in effect for dangerous wind chills, with temperatures feeling significantly colder than the actual air temperature.
• 🧊 Wind chills are expected to be below zero, with some areas experiencing double-digit below zero wind chills, making it difficult to thaw out during the afternoon.
• ⚡ This type of extreme cold can strain the power grid, and vulnerable neighbors should be checked on.

Snowfall Accumulation and Timing

• 🌨️ Snow is anticipated to begin as early as Saturday night, intensifying on Sunday morning and continuing through Monday.
• 📈 The storm is expected to bring 6-12 inches of snow, with potential for over a foot in some areas, possibly the most significant snowfall in nearly five years.
• ⚠️ The snow may start as light and powdery but could mix with wetter snow, sleet, and freezing rain as the storm intensifies offshore.
• 🚗 Impacts are likely for the Monday morning commute, even as the snow winds down.
• 🗺️ The exact track of the storm is still being refined by models, which may adjust snowfall predictions.