A significant snowstorm will arrive late Monday night time throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England in what some meteorologists say could possibly be the storm of the season.
The Noreaster will start as rain earlier than becoming reasonable to heavy snow in New York Metropolis, whereas different metro areas like Boston could see up to 12 inches of snowor extra.
The storm might be comparatively quick in period however excessive impression, per the Nationwide Climate Service, with some areas throughout the I-95 hall below a winter storm warning till Tuesday afternoon. The D.C./Baltimore area, nevertheless, will principally expertise rain. Accuweather senior meteorologist Tom Kines warns that preliminary precipitation in areas receiving vital snowfall will begin as rain, making the snow harder to wash for native residents.
Despite the fact that Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring this yr, this storm possible will not be the final of the season. The general sample will favor no less than the chance for some snow over the following possibly into the primary half of March, says Kines.
Heres what to anticipate from the upcoming storm.
Northeastern New Jersey/New York
Winter storm watches are in place till 6 p.m. Tuesday for New York Metropolis, Lengthy Island, and a portion of Northeastern New Jersey. Residents are anticipated to expertise difficult commutes come Tuesday morning.
The Nationwide Climate Service says Newark and New York Metropolis will see round 6-8 inches of snow, although precipitation might accumulate even faster if temperatures fall Tuesday morning. Theres additionally a chance of minor to reasonable coastal flooding, with no less than one flood advisory out for the south shore bays of Nassau County this afternoon.
Pennsylvania
Precipitation will arrive by mid-afternoon on Monday. Temperatures Monday might be too heat for any snow till later Monday night time or early Tuesday morning.
Kines says the storm might be particularly harsh throughout the Poconos, the place as much as 12 inches of snow are anticipated. Meteorologists are forecasting only one to 2 inches of snow in Philadelphia.
Boston
The Nationwide Climate Service reports snow would be the heaviest from 8 a.m to three p.m. on Tuesday, with about 1-2 inches of snow anticipated to build up per hour.
Throughout japanese Massachusetts, meteorologists say gusty winds could cause energy outages.