Nor'easter is approaching from the northeast
FOX Weather continues to track the Nor'easter as it makes its way up the East Coast. New York is under a winter weather warning for the first time in two years. How much snow will you get?
New York Nearly 35 million people from West Virginia to Maine are under a winter storm warning as the Northeast and New England brace for a blizzard set to hit the region with heavy snow, which will significantly disrupt travel along the Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Providence, Rhode Island and to Boston.
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The exclusive FOX Model Futuretrack shows the Nor'easter's impact on the Northeast and New England. (Fox Weather)
This storm is the same system impacting the Southeast on Monday, bringing the risk of severe weather, including potential hurricanes and flash flooding, to millions of people before it continues to move northeast, where it will exit the East Coast into the mid-Atlantic and quickly strengthen south of New York. England on Tuesday.
The FOX Forecast Center said the storm will start out as rain for most but will quickly turn to snow as the system pushes away from the East Coast and begins pulling in cold air from the north in Canada.
As of Monday evening, 24% of flights scheduled to travel to and from LaGuardia Airport ahead of the storm have been cancelled.
Also, before Easter, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said all New York City public schools would move to remote learning on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency in the city and said Boston Public Schools would close on Tuesday.
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Providence officials also announced this Schools will be closed on Tuesday Because Easter is approaching.
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New York City, Providence, Boston are under a winter storm warning
The winter weather advisories extend from northeastern West Virginia to southern Maine and include major cities throughout the region, such as New York City, Boston and Providence.
A winter storm warning has been issued for New York City, marking the first time since January 2022 that the Big Apple has seen this type of winter weather advisory.
Albany, New York, is also on a winter storm watch, as are southern Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Winter storm warnings are in effect for central and eastern Pennsylvania, including State College and Scranton,
Areas south of Albany in New York State are also under a winter storm warning, including Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Peekskill.
All of Connecticut, including Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and New London, is also included in the winter storm warning, as is Rhode Island, including Providence.
Boston is bracing for up to 8 inches of snow
FOX Weather is tracking a powerful storm that will drop inches of snow on areas like Boston and New York, something we haven't seen in nearly two years. Meteorologist Adam Klotz drove the storm through Boston.
A winter storm warning is also in effect for most of Massachusetts, including Springfield, Worcester and Boston.
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How much snow will fall from the north?
Total snow expected in the Northeast and New England. (Fox Weather)
The Northeast and New England are known for winter storms that can last 24 hours or more, but this storm will be fast-hitting.
But despite the speed of the storm moving in and out of the region, snow will fall fast and furious in many areas.
The bulk of the heavy snow will occur around the start of the Tuesday morning commute, making travel dangerous on major roads and highways in the area, including Interstate 95 north of Philadelphia and Interstate 90 in Massachusetts.
Snowfall rates could approach 1-3 inches per hour during that period, the FOX Forecast Center said. As snowfall rates increase, it will quickly accumulate on roads, making driving conditions more dangerous.
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Visibility will also be limited to less than a half-mile in the heaviest bands of snow.
Up to a foot of snow is possible with locally higher amounts in parts of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New York and southern New England.
The tri-state area of New York City, northern New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania could see snowfall totals of 5 to 8 inches, the FOX Forecast Center said. The Boston area, eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island are at risk of seeing 8-12 inches of snow.
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Power outages, possible coastal flooding
A chart showing coastal flood advisories in effect for the Mid-Atlantic and New England. (Fox Weather)
Power outages are also a concern due to the heavy, wet nature of the snow, the FOX Forecast Center said. As it accumulates, the heavier, water-filled snow can add tremendous weight to tree limbs and power lines.
This, combined with high winds, could cause tree branches and power lines to snap, as well as potentially cause damage to structures.
Winds could reach 50 mph near the coast, prompting high wind warnings for coastal Massachusetts, including Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
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Farther inland, wind speeds can reach 30 mph.
Coastal flooding is also a concern as the storm heads toward southern Long Island and New England, creating strong northeasterly winds that will cause some moderate coastal flooding at high tide Tuesday along portions of the New York and New England coasts.
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