How snowy has it been? The NWS made this graphic: As you can see, in many years there's still more snow to come once February is over.Īnother 19.1 inches, and we would have a new all-time high record, at 75.7 inches - or almost 6' 4'. Here's how the year-to-date (blue) and annual totals (gray) look for each season the NWS has tracked. It will have been the seventh-snowiest winter ever, even if no more snow falls.It was the eighth-snowiest January on record.It has been the fifth-snowiest winter through February (after 1996, 2011, 1873, and 1948).It has been the second-snowiest February after 2010 - and with 10 days to go.The heavily populated region between Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York and Boston, the 'I-95 Corridor,' is especially impacted by Nor'easters.

'They nearly always bring precipitation in the form of heavy rain or snow, as well as winds of gale force, rough seas, and, occasionally, coastal flooding to the affected regions. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April. The NWS explains: 'A Nor'easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. Snowfall rates may reach 2'/hr ,' as a Nor'easter slowly shifts north just off the east coast from Monday through Tuesday. The NWS warned: 'Widespread heavy snow of one to two feet is forecast from Pennsylvania into New England including Philadelphia, New York City and Boston through Tuesday. The office warned up to 18 inches of snow is forecast across New York City, the Long Island and Mid-Hudson regions, with wind gusts above 60 miles per hour at the eastern end of Long Island.Ĭuomo tweeted Sunday: 'I urge New Yorkers to keep a very close eye on the weather over the next few days & take steps to stay safe.' Andrew Cuomo has directed state agencies to mobilize emergency response resources and has banned long tandems on sections of the state's Thruway, including on I-87, I-95 and I-287, his office said in a statement issued on Sunday. S7xPoVLGlt- Mayor Bill de Blasio February 1, 2021 Keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles. This winter storm will be dangerous with heavy snowfall and strong winds. 'Delay your travel plans until conditions improve.'īREAKING: beginning 6 AM tomorrow, February 1, nonessential travel will be restricted in New York City. 'Travel will become difficult or impossible in some situations,' it states on its website. Winter Storm Warnings are issued for a 'significant winter weather event including snow, ice, sleet or blowing snow or a combination of these hazards,' according to the NWS. 'Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.' 'Roads may be dangerous due to hazardous conditions,' it tweeted. New York City Emergency Management ( NYC EM), the city's official emergency notification agency, alerted residents on Monday that the warning was in place until 6 a.m. High snow accumulations, cold temperatures, high winds, and low visibilities are expected,' noted the New York City Emergency Management (NYC EM) website. You can view our updated briefing here: #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx /3zDM0UpiGu- NWS New York NY January 31, 2021Ī Winter Storm Warning has been issued 'for all or part of the New York City area. Much of the area will see 8' to just over 12' (the 12'-18' range is closer to 12' not 18'), with lesser amounts for E areas. Here are is our updated snowfall forecast.

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