NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — A nor’easter ramped up over the Tri-State on Tuesday, bringing wet snow, heavy winds, frigid temps and the potential for flooding to the New York City area.
New England is getting the most snow from the powerful storm, but New York didn't escape the system's soggy, windy, chilly mess.
Flakes continued to fall in the city throughout Tuesday as the wind kicked up.
While the city was seeing temps in the 30s, the wind was pushing RealFeel temps into the 20s.
The amount of snow expected varied by location, with the five boroughs, nearby New Jersey suburbs and South Shore of Long Island set to only get a coating to an inch.
Greater accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were expected across much of North Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley and the North Shore of Long Island. And totals upwards of 6 inches couldn't be ruled out in the Mid-Hudson Valley and inland Connecticut.
Wind gusts could kick up to 45 mph in the city and 50 mph on Long Island.
Rounds of coastal flooding were also anticipated, especially along Long Island’s North Shore.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the North Shore and coastal Connecticut, while winter weather advisories and warnings were posted for parts of North Jersey, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for a large swath of the state that includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties. In New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency for Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties.
The MTA said crews were ready to keep the subway, buses and commuter rails running.
Tuesday night will be windy and cold with lingering snow showers, especially on Long Island. Strong gusts and coastal flooding concerns will continue overnight.
Wednesday will be dry but blustery and quite chilly. The high will be 44.
Thursday will be partly sunny and milder as highs move into the mid-50s. The warmup continues Friday, when the high will be 58.
While Saturday will also be mild with highs in the 50s, conditions turn chillier Sunday.
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