Live updates: Historic blizzard targets millions in the Northeast with blinding snow, intense winds
FOX Weather • • general
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service has issued Blizzard Warnings for New York City, Long Island, coastal New Jersey, and coastal Connecticut, with forecasts predicting 12-24 inches of snow along the I-95 corridor and potential localized totals exceeding two feet in parts of New Jersey and Long Island.
- The storm, classified as a rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone, will bring 50-60 mph wind gusts, heavy wet snow, whiteout conditions, coastal flooding, significant beach erosion, and a high risk of widespread, prolonged power outages due to downed utility lines.
- Major transit disruptions are expected, with Amtrak canceling and adjusting service, airlines issuing travel waivers, and city officials urging residents to stay off roads; New York City has
