Overview
- The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island, coastal New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware, later expanded across southern New England including Boston, with 13–18 inches forecast in NYC and 1–2 feet possible in parts of the region.
- Alerts generally run from Sunday morning through Monday evening, with snow starting Sunday, peaking overnight into the Monday commute, and tapering by Monday afternoon.
- Sustained winds of 25–35 mph with gusts up to 45–60+ mph are expected to produce whiteout conditions and raise the risk of downed tree limbs and power outages.
- Coastal flood watches are in effect for multiple shoreline areas, where minor to moderate flooding and beach erosion are possible during high tides.
- Officials have activated preparations and disruptions are underway, with New Jersey declaring a state of emergency, New York City mobilizing plows and salt spreaders, and more than 1,700 flights reportedly canceled at major airports.