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A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm is set to slam the Tri-State area later today, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding. While this morning begins with scattered light snow and rain, the storm will rapidly intensify through the afternoon and peak overnight.
The storm is poised to be the biggest snow-maker to slam the Tri-State area since the storm of January 2016, which was the biggest snowstorm to ever hit NYC on record. The last time we faced a blizzard warning was in March 2017, so this is a rare event. The storm involves the convergence of energy from the Ohio Valley colliding with Gulf and ocean moisture to produce a storm that almost resembles a winter hurricane. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and winter storm warnings for New York City and the Tri-State area on Sunday into Monday. Light snow is falling across Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and parts of northwest New Jersey, while most of New Jersey is seeing rain early. Some sleet mixed in around Ocean County before transitioning to rain. Roads begin the day wet, which may delay initial snow accumulation, but that won't last long. Visibility is already reduced in spots, with White Plains down to 0.2 miles, and travel is expected to grow increasingly difficult as heavier snow organizes later today.The strengthening coastal storm will pull up the East Coast and tap into just enough cold air to flip rain to snow across New York City and New Jersey by midday. After lunchtime, snow becomes more widespread and significantly more intense.Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hourEvery county in the region is under a Blizzard Warning.With hours of heavy snow overnight, totals will pile up quickly:Localized 18 to 24 inches in a central corridor from the Jersey Shore to Long IslandCoastal Flooding Threat Winds whipping off the ocean will also push water inland. Up to 3 feet of coastal inundation is possible around high-tide cycles tonight into Monday morning, especially along Long Island and the Jersey Shore.Dani Beckstrom has the latest on the blizzard warning and snow potential AccuWeather Alerts remain in effect through Monday morning. Snowfall projections will continue to be updated as new data comes in.Commercial vehicle ban on NJ interstates starts at 3 p.m. New Jersey has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways starting at 3 p.m. Sunday. Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a State of Emergency, as winter weather is expected to begin Sunday and continue into Monday, which could make driving conditions treacherous throughout the state.In addition to the commercial restrictions, all motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel on Sunday and Monday. The commercial vehicle travel restriction will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22 and will be in place until further notice for the following highways in both directions:The commercial vehicle travel restriction applies to:Public safety vehicles, sworn and civilian public safety personnel; as well as other personnel directly supporting healthcare facilities or critical infrastructure such as providing fuel or food. For a complete list of operations or personnel that are exempt from the travel ban, see the Administrative Order.More than 6,400 flights have been canceled ahead of the blizzard.Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, Reagan, and Baltimore are also seeing significant cancellations.As New York City braces for another powerful Winter storm, Mayor Mamdani said he'll be making the decision on in-person instruction for public schools by noon Sunday. For the last storm, Mamdani decided to opt for remote learning rather than cancel classes altogether. Mamdani spoke on Saturday about what was described as an early activation plan: 2,600 sanitation workers per shift, more than 2,000 vehicles, and 1,000 emergency shovelers. "We are looking to utilize every tool that was successful last time around and then utilize new tools as well," Mamdani told reporters.American Airlines said in a statement they will suspend operations at LaGuardia, JFK and Philadelphia beginning Sunday afternoon through the day Monday due to the blizzard. "Teams across the airline are working around the clock and will be ready to resume operations at the affected airports Tuesday, Feb. 24 as soon as the conditions allow airlines to safely do so," the statement said,
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