People in New York City and surrounding areas are preparing for a major disaster. big winter storm Dangerous sub-zero weather, along with heavy snow, is expected to hit the region this weekend.

Winter storm warnings are in effect for parts of New York, New Jersey and southern Connecticut, with all three states’ governors urging declarations. emergency situationmore than 12 inches of rain is expected in parts of the tri-state area.

Governor Kathy Hochul activated the New York National Guard We provided assistance throughout New York City, Long Island, and the northern suburbs during what could be the city’s worst snowstorm since February 2021.

Mayor Zoran Mamdani tells New Yorkers to look forward to it. “Whiteout or blizzard-like” conditions In the middle of a storm.

When does it start snowing?

A winter storm warning is in effect for the New York City area from 3 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday.

Snow will fall early Sunday morning. Afterwards, you may feel very heavy for at least 6 to 8 hours.

Here’s how the storm timeline is shaping up.

Sunday 3am-7am: As a powerful winter storm moves north, snow flows into our region from west to east. It’s bright at first, then calms down towards dawn.

Sunday 7am to 2pm: Snow can be very heavy and fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Sunday 2pm to 10pm: As warmer air is drawn into the system, the freeze line moves northwest, turning snow into a mix of frozen rain and sleet in New York City, pointing south and east. Flat rain is possible along the Jersey Shore and South Shore of Long Island. There’s still snow in the north and west of the city, and it’s heavy.

Winds will also be strong, especially on the coast, with gusts of 25 to 35 miles per hour possible. If that happens, conditions similar to a blizzard will occur. Icing can reach up to 0.25 inches during this period, and when mixed with wind, can bring down trees and branches. Although not a major concern, minor coastal flooding and coastal erosion is also possible along the coastline.

Sunday 10pm to Monday 7am: Precipitation returns to snow for everyone. The storm will begin to weaken and the snow will be light to moderate at times. However, it is likely to last until Monday afternoon.

How often does it snow in New York?

A mixed period could prevent snow accumulation in many locations, but a foot of snow is still possible in those locations. This is due to the initial heavy snowfall and freezing of the ground. The cold weather is then expected to continue into early February, ensuring that the snow that fell this weekend will remain on the ground for some time.

If this storm were to dump more than 12 inches of rain on New York City, it would be the first time since February 2021.

In general, areas north and west of New York City are most likely to receive more than 12 inches of snow. Areas in and around the five boroughs could see 8 to 12 inches, while coastal locations may only see 5 to 10 inches.

Here are the forecast snowfall amounts for the area:

New York City: 8-12 inches

Long Island: 8 to 12 inches on the North Shore and western portions. The south coast and eastern half are more likely to see 4 to 9 inches.

Central Jersey and Jersey Shore: 8 to 12 inches inland and 4 to 9 inches along the coastline.

North Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, and Connecticut: 12-18 inches

Upper Hudson Valley and northwest New Jersey: 18-22 inches

First warning weather map