Commuters across the North East, incl New York Cityare bracing for a potentially dirty Tuesday morning as Norse Easter moves in, bringing a mix of rain and snow, as reported New York Post.
The storm is expected to hit the New York metropolitan area around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, coinciding with the morning rush hour. Forecasters are warning that the wintry combination of snow and rain will create slippery and dangerous conditions on the roads.
“NYC will probably get 12 to 16 hours of continuous rain or snow,” said FOX meteorologist Cody Braud. NYPost. “Both morning and evening commutes will face impacts.”
Nor’easter: What will be its impact
While the storm will make travel difficult, the effects will vary greatly between urban centers and surrounding regions.
New York City and major American cities: No accumulation of snow is expected in the city. At approximately 9:00 a.m., the mixture will quickly change to rain itself. However, rain is forecast to continue throughout the day, ensuring roads remain wet and slippery into the evening commute. Temperatures will be in the mid 30s and low 40s. Major cities such as Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Boston are expected to experience similar conditions.
Outskirts: Snow accumulation is likely outside major metropolitan areas. Northern New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut could see up to three inches of snow. The Jersey Shore is also bracing for one to three inches. Areas further north, specifically between Albany and Bangor, Maine, could see the heaviest snowfall, with totals potentially reaching eight inches. Long Island is in the forecast for up to two inches of rain, but little or no snow accumulation.
The entire weather system is expected to clear the metro area by Wednesday morning.
“The latest forecast calls for the storm to move northeast late Monday night, but it will be primarily a Tuesday storm. Rain and snow will continue throughout the day before clearing early Wednesday morning,” Braud said.
According to Long Island Gazette, “For anyone in Florida traveling on business on Tuesday or heading back Thanksgivingthis system will have impacts. In Massachusetts, plowed snow is sticking west of 495 and north of the Pike Around New York, cooler air is sticking north of the 287 corridor, keeping the city in mostly rain. The Green Mountains, White Mountains, and Adirondacks take the top prize, with some places coming in close. Winter is finally waking up while Florida remains warm and calm with just a few rain showers on Tuesday!”
