The Northeast US is bracing for a wintry weather storm that would deliver a number of inches of snow and coastal flooding to a couple of states.
Several northeastern states are beneath wintry weather climate warnings via Tuesday night time, in line with the National Weather Service (NWS). For portions of New Jersey and Connecticut, the storm may just deliver a foot of snow — and New York City is projected to look as much as 8 inches sooner than Wednesday, the NWS forecasts.
Thundersnow — when lightning bureaucracy inside a storm from snow — may additionally hit New York City, NWS Meteorologist Bryan Ramsey instructed The Independent. Forecasters can have extra main points on thundersnow because the afternoon progresses.
Parts of New York may just additionally see coastal flooding Tuesday morning via mid-day, the NWS stated.
Officials are warning impacted citizens to steer clear of shuttle and get ready for vital airport delays because the storm blows in.
This nor’easter comes simply over a month after the first winter storm of 2024 hit the area, finishing two-12 months-lengthy snowless streaks for a number of towns, together with New York City and Philadelphia. Last month’s Storm Indigo knocked out energy to loads of 1000’s of houses, sparked shuttle chaos in airports, and killed a number of throughout the United States.
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Possibility of thundersnow in New York City: NWS
Possibility of thundersnow in New York City: NWS
17:32 , Katie Hawkinson
There are initial indications that New York City may just see thundersnow — this is, concurrent snow fall and thunderstorm — all over this week’s storm, in line with National Weather Service Meteorologist Bryan Ramsey.
“Right now, [thundersnow] is something we’re considering,” Mr Ramsey instructed The Independent. “So it may get added to our forecast but I would wait to say for sure.”
Thundersnow is slightly uncommon as a result of thunderstorms most often require heat air to spark. The bizarre tournament occurs when hotter air collides with chilly, snowy methods, inflicting turbulent winds. In flip, those winds motive ice crystals to collide and motive top sufficient fees to spark lightning, Mr Ramsey stated.
Mr Ramsey instructed The Independent that forecasters will know extra concerning the probability of a thundersnow storm in the approaching hours.
SEE IT: Model of hourly snow fall charges forecasted for Tuesday
17:20 , Katie Hawkinson
Here is a style simulation of hourly #snowfall charges Tue. Not anticipated to be precise, however illustrates a brief period, top affect #winter storm with hourly snow fall charges to one-2″ in step with hour (vegetables & yellow), in all probability 3+ (crimson) from roughly 9 AM-3PM. Very tough shuttle pic.twitter.com/Cmc4LHrkDA
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 12, 2024
New York City public schools plan for virtual learning tomorrow
17:00 , Katie Hawkinson
New York City public schools will move to remote learning on Tuesday as the city braces for an impactful winter storm, Mayor Eric Adams wrote on X.
Overnight Monday into Tuesday, the city is expecting up to eight inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 40 miles per hour. Travel will be dangerous and power outages are likely.
Winter storm to bring Tuesday morning rush hour chaos
16:49 , Katie Hawkinson
Northeasterners should prepare for morning rush hour troubles, the National Weather Service (NWS) says.
“The Tuesday morning commute is looking *rough*, particularly I-78 & I-80 corridors, but I-95 northwest will need to be cautious,” the NWS for Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote on X.
Those travelling by air won’t fare any better, as the NWS for New York warns that several inches of snow will likely cause delays for the region’s airports.
Northeast braces for storm as western US recovers from extreme weather
16:22 , Katie Hawkinson
The southwestern US is reeling from a devastating rainstorm this week that killed no less than 9 folks and brought about loads of mudslides in California.
The atmospheric river that introduced the storm dumped just about part a 12 months’s value of rain at the area.
Now, that storm is transferring eastward, bringing wintry weather storm prerequisites to New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma this week, the Associated Press experiences.
Nor’easter may just deliver heaviest snow to New York in two years
15:55 , Katie Hawkinson
New York City is about to look 5-8 inches of snow from this week’s wintry weather storm, in line with the National Weather Service.
If the Big Apple will get no less than six inches, it’ll be the town’s greatest snow fall since January 2022, CNN reports.
For nearly two years, New York City did not see any recordable snow. They broke that streak last month, when a nationwide winter storm blew through the northeast and ended the snowless spell for several cities.
Tuesday to bring strong wind gusts and floods
15:37 , Katie Hawkinson
Monday’s nor’easter will bring heavy winds and coastal flooding on Tuesday morning.
Wind gusts could reach up to 50 miles per hour, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts. Meanwhile, the risk of coastal floods in New York will peak Tuesday morning and mid-day.
These gusts could lead to widespread power outages throughout the region.
Upcoming winter storm could spark travel chaos
15:26 , Katie Hawkinson
Tonight’s winter storm will interrupt both road and air travel, the National Weather Service (NWS) for New York said.
Airport delays and dangerous roads are possible as several inches of snow blanket the northeast. Officials with the NWS are warning residents to avoid travel if possible, and to pack a winter weather kit if getting on the roads is unavoidable.
Northeast braces for winter storm bringing snow and floods
15:19 , Katie Hawkinson
Northeasterners are bracing for heavy snow and coastal flooding in the coming hours.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather warnings for several states beginning Monday morning and lasting through Tuesday evening. Parts of New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut could see up to a foot of snow, while New York City could see up to eight inches.
Coastal flooding will also pose a risk to residents on Tuesday morning and afternoon, according to forecasters.
This will mark the second major winter storm to batter the northeast in 2024. Last month’s winter weather event brought frigid temperatures, travel chaos, and several deaths in the region.