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What to Know
- A blizzard warning has been issued for all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and much of NJ, as a classic nor’easter threatens to dump heavy snow and strong winds on our area.
- A blizzard warning is issued when snow accumulations are expected between 13 and 18 inches and winds are expected to gust as high as 55 mph. Whiteout conditions are expected.
- Forecasts show 12-18 inches of snow expected for the five boroughs, along with central Jersey and Nassau County. Some on Long Island may get as much as two feet.
- States of emergency are in effect for both New York and New Jersey
- Major transit changes are likely. MTA and NJ Transit officials are expected to give an update on potential transit totals later today
What was, as of Thursday, looking like a storm that would bring 1-3 inches of snow for much of the tri-state has escalated to up to 2 feet for some, triggering the first blizzard warnings in nearly a decade.
The timing of the winter storm is expected to wreak havoc on roads and impact mass transit service, potentially shutting down school systems amid snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour. Travel may be life-threatening.
Track all the latest developments here.
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NBC New York Staff
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