NYC, NJ forecasts now warn up to 10 inches of snow expected for Sunday storm
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service now predicts up to 10 inches of snow for the New York City area from Sunday into Monday, doubling earlier projections made just hours before.
- Meteorologists note that temperatures will be marginal, starting slightly above freezing and dropping to around freezing by Sunday night, unlike the extended cold snap after January’s major snowstorm.
- Officials urge residents to prepare for travel disruptions, advising to avoid unnecessary travel Sunday and Monday morning and to use mass transit if travel is necessary.
- Northeast winds of 30-40 mph and potential coastal flooding during high tides on Sunday and Monday are also forecasted, adding to the storm’s impact.
- Temperatures will be in the 40s on Friday and Saturday, dropping to