NYC blizzard warning: Weather forecast, snow totals, timeline for winter storm l LIVE
Key Points:
- New York City is preparing for its first blizzard in over a decade, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani declaring a state of emergency and imposing a travel ban from 9 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday to ensure public safety.
- The major coastal storm will impact the Tri-State area with blizzard warnings in effect for NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, and coastal Connecticut, expecting heavy snow, strong winds, and significant travel disruptions.
- Snowfall totals are projected between 16 and 24 inches for NYC, with parts of New Jersey receiving up to 30 inches; wind gusts could reach 60 mph, creating dangerous whiteout conditions.
- The storm will begin as rain early Sunday, transitioning to snow by