NYC Winter Storm: Snowfall Accumulation and Forecast Update

Snowfall Accumulation and Intensity

• ❄️ Snow has begun accumulating in the NYC and Tri-State area, with conditions worsening on roadways due to frigid temperatures and accumulating snow.
• ⚠️ Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for heavy snow, snow-packed roads, and low visibility caused by blowing snow.
• 📈 Snowfall intensity is expected to pick up significantly after sunrise, with rates potentially reaching 1.5 to 2 inches per hour in the city.
• 📊 Initial snow reports indicate accumulations of up to 1.5 inches in Flemington, NJ, and close to 1 inch in other areas.

Regional Snowfall Forecast

• 🗺️ The Lower Hudson Valley is experiencing snow, with varying intensity across counties like Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland.
• 🏙️ Fairfield County, Nassau County, and New York City are seeing widespread, steady snowfall.
• 🚗 North and Central Jersey are experiencing pretty heavy snowfall, with intensity starting to pick up.
• 💨 Blowing snow is anticipated to be an issue throughout the afternoon, especially as snowfall intensity increases.

Storm Duration and Totals

• ⏳ The storm event is expected to continue through tomorrow morning, with snowfall tapering off late tonight through early tomorrow.
• 🌨️ Forecasted snowfall totals for New York City range from 6 to 12 inches, with potential for 10 to 12 inches due to steady and heavy snowfall before a transition to sleet.
• 🏔️ Areas north and west of the city are expected to receive a foot to a foot and a half of snow, with one to two inch snowfall rates continuing even through the afternoon.

Extreme Cold and Cleanup

• 🥶 Air temperatures are in the single digits and low teens, with wind chills feeling below zero, making it dangerous cold.
• 🌬️ Gusty winds will impact visibility and contribute to the dangerous conditions.
• 🧊 Following the storm, expect cold cleanup with highs and lows staying sub-freezing for at least the next week and a half.