Winter Storm Warning in Effect Over New York, New Jersey as 12-Inch Snow with Rough Weather Expected

A 12-inch snowfall is predicted for Monday and rough weather is expected by Tuesday for parts of New York and New Jersey.

Before a strong system was predicted to hit some areas and drop up to a foot of snow on others, winter storm warnings were issued for a large portion of the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey.

This also applies to New York City, where a few days' worth of regional travel will be hampered by heavy rains and a mess of snow slush.

State of Emergency, NY

The state of emergency was proclaimed by Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, on Monday at 8:00 PM.

According to Hochul, she has called on the National Guard to help with an emergency response if necessary.

She added that prepared emergency personnel were also available.

As the coastal low intensifies and develops on Monday afternoon and evening, light rain and snow will begin to increase.

The worst weather is not expected until Tuesday, despite the arrival of the usual winter storm players, including snow, rain, and wind.

With this system, the temperature is what sets it apart, particularly for New York City, Long Island, and the nearby suburbs.

Precipitation that comes on Monday evening will probably start as heavy rain in the city because highs are forecast to be in the mid-40s.

For the afternoon rush, exercise caution because it could occasionally be intense.

As temperatures fall, the rain persists into the late hours of the night and briefly turns to snow overnight.

There won't be much of an accumulation in the city, though.

12-Inch Snow, NJ

That will not be the case in the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey, where substantial amounts of wet snow and wind gusts of up to 40 mph are anticipated.

Sullivan, Dutchess, and Ulster counties may receive a foot or more of snow, but Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield County in Connecticut may only receive six inches or less.

Intense winds and the anticipated snowfall's heavy and wet makeup could cause tree limbs and power lines to fall, resulting in outages in the affected areas.

Con Edison stated that it was getting ready for a possible storm surge in the city, and PSE&G on Long Island, where wind gusts may be strongest, said it was getting ready for downed trees and wires in advance of the storm.

The commute on Tuesday morning will be unpleasant regardless of the totals.

Delays and cancellations at schools might become a problem, NBC New York reported.

The Winter Weather Advisory will start at midnight when travel could be very difficult and hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

The advisory will end at 6 AM on Wednesday, according to reports from AccuWeather.

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Other Weather Alerts

A Gale Watch will be in effect for some of New York from Tuesday at 6 pm until Wednesday at 6 pm, according to the National Weather Service via The Weather Channel, in anticipation of impending bad weather.

Strong winds can cause dangerous seas that could capsize or damage water vessels and obscure the view in places like New York Harbor, Long Island Sound, South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet across Shinnecock Bay, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.

Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the same areas Monday at 6 AM to Tuesday at 6 PM.

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