Maps show winter storm forecast to bring snow, blizzard conditions to East Coast
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- More than 35 million people across the East Coast are under blizzard warnings as a major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds from Sunday into Monday, potentially the biggest in nearly a decade for the Northeast.
- Blizzard warnings cover New York City, New Jersey, and coastal communities from the Mid-Atlantic to southern New England, with winter storm warnings extending to 19 million more people; several states have declared emergencies and imposed travel bans.
- New York City anticipates 12-18 inches of snow, with significant disruptions including a citywide travel ban and deployment of over 2,700 vehicles for snow removal; officials urge residents to stay indoors and off roads.
- The storm is forecast to produce snowfall rates of 1
