Winter storm on the move: Northeast snow & coastal flooding

A large low-pressure system approaches the Northeast and will increase the chance for snow, rain, and mixed precipitations from the eastern portion of the Great Lakes to New England. This system will be exiting the Northeast by Saturday afternoon. Let’s review what will happen and who will get what.

Across the Tri-state area, the precipitation will start out as rain and will continue until about 4 a.m. or 5 a.m. when the precipitation will be turning into snow. By Saturday morning, heavy snow will be falling until about 11 a.m. By 5 p.m., the skies will be breaking, and the night will gradually clear.

The Lower Hudson Valley, southwest Connecticut, and northeast New Jersey could receive between 2 and 5 inches of snow, but some areas could receive over 6 inches of snow. Across New York City and Long Island, up to 1 inch of snow will be possible but some isolated spots could receive 2 inches of snow. Remember total snow amounts could vary in short distances, depending on where the banding becomes more constant.

As the low-pressure system moves east, the strong winds will increase the risk for coastal flooding, especially along the Long Island Sound, Jamaica Bay, and Gardiner’s Bay on Saturday night around high tide. Inundation levels could rise 1.5 feet above ground level.

Due to the clouds, the temperatures will struggle to reach the mid-40s on Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will stay very cold on Saturday night and Sunday morning ranging between 28 and 30 degrees.

Make sure to drive safely and avoid the roads as much as possible overnight into Saturday. Some roads will be slippery and dangerous.