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| Northeast Snowstorm: How Much Are We Getting? | Northeast Snowstorm: How Much Are We Getting? |
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| • Public schools in New York City and Boston will be closed on Tuesday. | |
| • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will suspend aboveground subway service in New York City at 4 a.m. on Tuesday. (See the map.) | |
| • More than 4,000 flights have been canceled. | |
| • New York City may get up to 20 inches of snow, the National Weather Service said. | • New York City may get up to 20 inches of snow, the National Weather Service said. |
| Communities across the Northeast are preparing for a late-winter snowstorm, and forecasters are warning of heavy snowfall on Tuesday from Washington to New England. A blizzard warning is in effect for much of the New York City area. | Communities across the Northeast are preparing for a late-winter snowstorm, and forecasters are warning of heavy snowfall on Tuesday from Washington to New England. A blizzard warning is in effect for much of the New York City area. |
| “Things get interesting for the East Coast beginning Monday night,” the National Weather Service said in a statement on Monday morning. | “Things get interesting for the East Coast beginning Monday night,” the National Weather Service said in a statement on Monday morning. |
| The Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for most of the Northeast region of the United States, but warned that final snow totals will be particularly tricky to estimate, based on when and where, exactly, the storm system delivers rain and sleet instead of snow. | The Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for most of the Northeast region of the United States, but warned that final snow totals will be particularly tricky to estimate, based on when and where, exactly, the storm system delivers rain and sleet instead of snow. |
| A low-pressure system in the Midwest will drop up to three inches overnight on Cleveland, with nearly a foot of accumulation on Tuesday in the Snowbelt of northwestern Ohio near Lake Erie. Two low-pressure systems will then meet off the southeast coast, creating a true nor’easter on Monday night, the Weather Service said. Especially in coastal areas, the snow may change to sleet or rain on the East Coast by Tuesday afternoon, it said. | A low-pressure system in the Midwest will drop up to three inches overnight on Cleveland, with nearly a foot of accumulation on Tuesday in the Snowbelt of northwestern Ohio near Lake Erie. Two low-pressure systems will then meet off the southeast coast, creating a true nor’easter on Monday night, the Weather Service said. Especially in coastal areas, the snow may change to sleet or rain on the East Coast by Tuesday afternoon, it said. |
| The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will suspend aboveground subway service in New York City on Tuesday beginning at 4 a.m., Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Monday. Underground service will operate. | |
| “It’s a good day to stay home,” Mr. Cuomo said. | |
| Train service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad was expected to be “significantly impacted” on Tuesday, Mr. Cuomo said. He said the transportation authority would make a final decision about service on Thursday morning and post it on the agency’s website by 4:30 a.m. | |
| The decision mirrored the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s approach during a weekend snowstorm in January 2016, when trains kept running underground in order to preserve some service. The plan went smoothly as more than 26 inches of snow fell in Central Park, the second-largest snowfall on record in the city. | |
| New York City’s Emergency Management Department has issued a hazardous travel advisory, urging New Yorkers to avoid driving. | |
| American Airlines, United, JetBlue and other airlines issued travel advisories over the weekend anticipating weather-related cancellations and delays for the next few days. | American Airlines, United, JetBlue and other airlines issued travel advisories over the weekend anticipating weather-related cancellations and delays for the next few days. |
| Flight cancellations for Tuesday were ticking up on Monday. By lunchtime, more than 4,000 flights into, out of or within the United States had been canceled, according to flightaware.com, with hundreds of cancellations at New York’s airports, Logan International Airport in Boston and other northeastern airports. | |
| Philadelphia International Airport said Southwest Airlines had canceled all of its flights there on Tuesday, and American Airlines had canceled all flights there until 5 p.m. that day. | |
| Early Monday afternoon, according to flightaware.com, more than 250 flights were canceled for Tuesday at LaGuardia and Kennedy International Airports in New York. Logan in Boston had 270 cancellations, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport had 245. | |
| The cancellations were sure to complicate travel plans throughout the Northeast, although for some travelers, that wasn’t such a bad thing. | |
| By midday Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio had already decided to close New York City’s schools for Tuesday. | |
| School was canceled for Tuesday in Providence, R.I., and a number of public schools around Massachusetts, including Boston, Everett, Medford and Plymouth. Boston’s public transportation system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, planned to run a normal schedule on its subway lines, but warned of changes on the commuter rail and possible changes to the buses and subways as Tuesday wears on. | |
| In Washington, the White House announced on Monday that President Trump and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany had postponed a visit planned for Tuesday. Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, said the visit would be rescheduled for Friday. | |
| It remains to be seen whether hundreds of thousands of federal employees and contractors will be asked to report to work on Tuesday. The decision is up to the federal Office of Personnel Management. Mr. Trump has yet to name a director of the office. A spokesman for the acting director, Kathleen McGettigan, a 25-year veteran, said Monday morning that the office was monitoring the forecast and that existing procedures would be followed. | |
| In New York, an early morning Weather Service update upgraded its blizzard watch to a blizzard warning, and said the most likely snow total for New York City was 20 inches, which would break a record set in March 1888. Meteorologists said to expect a minimum of 11 inches, and as much as 23 inches of snow. | In New York, an early morning Weather Service update upgraded its blizzard watch to a blizzard warning, and said the most likely snow total for New York City was 20 inches, which would break a record set in March 1888. Meteorologists said to expect a minimum of 11 inches, and as much as 23 inches of snow. |
| The latest forecasts show a light snowfall beginning in the city late Monday and then intensifying overnight. By the morning commute, there could be blizzard conditions in the city, with snow falling 2 to 4 inches an hour and winds approaching 30 miles per hour, with gusts topping 50 m.p.h. | The latest forecasts show a light snowfall beginning in the city late Monday and then intensifying overnight. By the morning commute, there could be blizzard conditions in the city, with snow falling 2 to 4 inches an hour and winds approaching 30 miles per hour, with gusts topping 50 m.p.h. |
| Even 11 inches in Central Park would place the storm among the heaviest snowfalls to be recorded in New York in March. | Even 11 inches in Central Park would place the storm among the heaviest snowfalls to be recorded in New York in March. |
| On Long Island, expected snowfall totals to range from 10 to 17 inches. There is an increasing probability of moderate coastal flooding for the southern and eastern bay areas, according to the Weather Service. | On Long Island, expected snowfall totals to range from 10 to 17 inches. There is an increasing probability of moderate coastal flooding for the southern and eastern bay areas, according to the Weather Service. |
| In New Jersey, Middlesex County could see 18 to 24 inches, which will “make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages,” according to the Weather Service. Whiteout conditions are likely, “making travel extremely dangerous.” | In New Jersey, Middlesex County could see 18 to 24 inches, which will “make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages,” according to the Weather Service. Whiteout conditions are likely, “making travel extremely dangerous.” |
| In Washington, where snow is expected to begin on Monday night, the Weather Service is calling for 6 to 8 inches. The city is sandwiched in a narrow forecast band, with areas directly west and north of the city expected to receive 8 to 12 inches of snow, and those immediately south and east between 1 and 4 inches. Baltimore is expected to have up to a foot. | In Washington, where snow is expected to begin on Monday night, the Weather Service is calling for 6 to 8 inches. The city is sandwiched in a narrow forecast band, with areas directly west and north of the city expected to receive 8 to 12 inches of snow, and those immediately south and east between 1 and 4 inches. Baltimore is expected to have up to a foot. |
| Much of New York State is likely to see double-digit snowfall, and clearing the roads is expected to be difficult. The Weather Service office in Binghamton is calling for 10 to 15 inches throughout south central New York. Western, central and upstate New York are also under a winter storm warning. | Much of New York State is likely to see double-digit snowfall, and clearing the roads is expected to be difficult. The Weather Service office in Binghamton is calling for 10 to 15 inches throughout south central New York. Western, central and upstate New York are also under a winter storm warning. |
| “Travel will become quite difficult, with snow covered, slippery roads, and poor visibilities,” the Weather Service said in the warning sent Monday morning. | “Travel will become quite difficult, with snow covered, slippery roads, and poor visibilities,” the Weather Service said in the warning sent Monday morning. |
| In Philadelphia, forecasters are planning for 12 inches of snow beginning Monday night, with a potential for up to 21 inches. | In Philadelphia, forecasters are planning for 12 inches of snow beginning Monday night, with a potential for up to 21 inches. |
| Outside of the city, eastern Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Reading and Doylestown are expected to get between 12 and 20 inches. | Outside of the city, eastern Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Reading and Doylestown are expected to get between 12 and 20 inches. |
| Large swaths of New England could get up to 18 inches, according to the Weather Service. | Large swaths of New England could get up to 18 inches, according to the Weather Service. |
| The service issued a blizzard warning for parts of Massachusetts and said minor to moderate coastal flooding was expected during the high tide on Tuesday, accompanied by strong gusts of winds reaching 60 m.p.h. | The service issued a blizzard warning for parts of Massachusetts and said minor to moderate coastal flooding was expected during the high tide on Tuesday, accompanied by strong gusts of winds reaching 60 m.p.h. |
| For the first time this year, the New York City Department of Sanitation is deploying its full snow-fighting force, starting with 689 salt spreaders across the five boroughs. | For the first time this year, the New York City Department of Sanitation is deploying its full snow-fighting force, starting with 689 salt spreaders across the five boroughs. |
| Once two inches of snow accumulate, 1,600 plows will be dispatched to clear the roads, but with snow expected to fall throughout the day, officials said that both the morning and evening commute would be treacherous. | Once two inches of snow accumulate, 1,600 plows will be dispatched to clear the roads, but with snow expected to fall throughout the day, officials said that both the morning and evening commute would be treacherous. |
| “We’re preparing for a significant storm on Tuesday, and New Yorkers should also prepare for snow and dangerous road conditions,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. “Besides the snow, it will be cold. We urge you to avoid unnecessary travel and help keep roads clear for Sanitation crews and first responders.” | “We’re preparing for a significant storm on Tuesday, and New Yorkers should also prepare for snow and dangerous road conditions,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. “Besides the snow, it will be cold. We urge you to avoid unnecessary travel and help keep roads clear for Sanitation crews and first responders.” |
| In New England, the snow is expected to fall perhaps as fast as 2 to 4 inches per hour, said Alan Dunham, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Taunton, Mass. | In New England, the snow is expected to fall perhaps as fast as 2 to 4 inches per hour, said Alan Dunham, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Taunton, Mass. |
| “The storm’s going to have a very hard punch, it’s going to be a fast moving storm,” Mr. Dunham said. | “The storm’s going to have a very hard punch, it’s going to be a fast moving storm,” Mr. Dunham said. |
| Adding to the troubles will be high winds, which could knock down trees and power lines, and the fact that the snow will be heavy, wet and mixed with sleet in some areas. | Adding to the troubles will be high winds, which could knock down trees and power lines, and the fact that the snow will be heavy, wet and mixed with sleet in some areas. |
| “This is heart attack snow,” Mr. Dunham said, urging people to seek help if they need it. “Trying to shovel this is like having a stress test.” | “This is heart attack snow,” Mr. Dunham said, urging people to seek help if they need it. “Trying to shovel this is like having a stress test.” |