Snowfall and a Strong Winds on Monday Night: Assisting Traffic in Boston and New England in Light of the First Major Snowstorm System
A fast-moving winter storm hit the Northeast region Monday evening, affecting millions of residents with road and school closures. The storm is expected to push east out to sea later Tuesday.
The storm dumped 2 inches of snow per hour in some areas, and there were strong winds from the central Appalachians to southern New England. The snow shouldbate in New York, Connecticut and NJ by late afternoon according to the NWS Weather Prediction Center.
The weather service predicts that some areas of Pennsylvania and New England could get as much as 2 inches per hour on Tuesday.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency, ordering municipal buildings and public schools closed on Tuesday and instituting a parking ban on major roads.
“With the arrival of our first major snowstorm this winter, City teams are prepared to clear our roadways and respond to any emergencies during the storm,” Wu said in a statement.
“Please be aware of parking restrictions so that we can clear the roads as quickly as possible, and check on your neighbors, family, and friends to be sure everyone has a plan to stay inside and stay safe,” she added.
According to the National Weather Service, heavy, wet snow and strong winds of 40 mph will damage trees and power lines and disrupt travel.
Forecasters also warned of the potential for moderate coastal flooding Tuesday night at high tide along the Jersey Shore and in parts of New York and New England.
There was a storm system moving through the Southeast and Ohio Valley. Meteorologists predicted up to 6 inches of snow in parts of the Ozarks, as well as showers and thunderstorms across the Southeast.
The Oklahoma City metro area saw several inches of snowfall overnight Sunday, with a small area near Lawton in southwest Oklahoma receiving between 8 inches to a foot of snow, the NWS said.
The new storm system, arriving Wednesday and Thursday, will bring heavy rainfall in the Pacific Northwest down into northern California. The heavy precipitation from the storm will manifest as heavy snow further inland over higher terrain, gradually making its way to the northern Rockies.
New York City Mayor Adams advised that people stay off the roads, as snow could melt and freeze through Wednesday morning, potentially creating dangerous driving conditions.
