Blizzard conditions and high winds forecast for NYC, East coast

"The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued blizzard warnings for millions of residents in New Jersey, Delaware, Long Island, New York City, and southern Connecticut from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. "Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening," the blizzard warning reads. "The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.""

"Up to 17 inches of snow is expected across New York City and in a worst-case scenario, there could be nearly two feet of accumulation, according to a social media post from NYC Emergency Management. The city's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on Saturday morning advised residents to "stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary." "If you can stay home, stay home," Mamdani wrote on social media. He added that residents should check for updates from the city and "please check in on your neighbors.""

"Throughout the storm, the snow is expected to be heavy and wet, and could come down as quickly as 2 inches per hour for many hours, according to the NWS. The heaviest snow is expected Sunday night into Monday. High winds with gusts as strong as 40 to 70 mph are also expected, which increase the risk of power outages and coastal flooding. Widespread flight cancellations and delays may occur at airports in affected areas, NYC Emergency Management said."

A powerful winter storm will bring blizzard conditions, heavy wet snow, and high winds along the Atlantic coast from Sunday into Monday. Blizzard warnings cover New Jersey, Delaware, Long Island, New York City, and southern Connecticut with whiteout conditions and treacherous, potentially life-threatening travel. Snow accumulations could exceed a foot in many areas, with up to 17 inches likely in New York City and nearly two feet in a worst-case scenario. Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 70 mph will raise the risk of downed tree limbs, sporadic power outages, and coastal flooding. Widespread flight cancellations and delays are expected, with conditions tapering off late Monday morning.

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