A powerful winter storm is making post-Christmas travel dangerous across parts of the Northeast and is expected to bring New York City its heaviest snowfall in years, forecasters said.
Flights Canceled, Travel Disrupted
The storm has already disrupted air travel, with more than 1,000 flights canceled nationwide on Friday. New York City’s three major airports and Detroit Metro Airport have been among the hardest hit.
Ice Creates Hazardous Conditions
The system first moved through the Midwest, leaving icy roads across Wisconsin and Michigan. Freezing rain spread into Pennsylvania Friday, prompting ice storm warnings for nearly one million people in western parts of the state as road conditions deteriorated.
Heavy Snow Targets New York and New England
On the colder side of the storm, heavy snow is expected across upstate New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Snow was forecast to reach New York City by Friday evening, falling heavily at times and significantly reducing visibility.
NYC Snowfall Could Reach 7 Inches
Forecasters expect about 7 inches of snow in New York City, the most the city has seen in nearly four years. Snow is expected to continue overnight before tapering off Saturday morning.
Higher Totals in Surrounding Areas
Upstate New York could see 6 to 9 inches of snow, with up to 10 inches possible in the Hudson Valley. Northern New Jersey may receive 5 to 8 inches, while Hartford, Connecticut, could see around 4 inches.
Mixed Precipitation South of the Storm
Farther south, Philadelphia is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of mixed sleet and snow along with a glaze of ice. Baltimore could also experience icy roads, adding to hazardous travel conditions.
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