Dangerous snowstorm headed toward NYC, New Jersey, upstate New York: Latest forecast

[ad_1] A significant winter storm is making the post-Christmas journey extraordinarily harmful in elements of the Northeast, and the storm is about to convey essentially the most snow to New York Metropolis in years.

The storm can also be impacting flights. Almost 800 flights have been canceled up to now on Friday, with New York Metropolis's three airports and the Detroit Metro Airport hit the toughest.

The storm first hit the Midwest. Individuals in Wisconsin and Michigan are waking as much as a layer of ice on the roads, so drivers ought to use additional warning.

On Friday morning, the freezing rain strikes east into Pennsylvania and can cowl all the state all through the day, making the roads extraordinarily treacherous. An ice storm warning is in place for practically 1 million individuals in elements of western Pennsylvania.

On the north aspect of this storm, the place temperatures are chilly sufficient to create snow as an alternative of ice, heavy snowfall is predicted in elements of New York, japanese Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Youngsters go sledding in Central Park on December 14, 2025 in New York Metropolis.

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The snow will start in western New York on Friday morning and attain New York Metropolis by 5 p.m. Friday.

The snow might be heavy at occasions and can tremendously scale back visibility, making journey treacherous.

Snow & Ice Potential - Friday, 6PM ET Map

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The snow will proceed in a single day, ending in New York Metropolis round 9 a.m.

New York Metropolis is forecast to get about 7 inches of snow -- essentially the most snow in practically 4 years.

Snow & Ice Potential - Friday & Saturday Morning Map

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A winter storm warning in place for the tristate area. Six to 9 inches of snow is feasible in upstate New York, with 10 inches attainable within the Hudson Valley. 5 to eight inches is forecast for northern New Jersey, whereas Hartford, Connecticut, may get about 4 inches.

Philadelphia can anticipate 1 to three inches of a sleet and snow combine, together with a glaze of ice, making journey difficult on Friday evening. Baltimore can even anticipate icy roads.