Major Snowstorm Ahead

I'm a bit late to getting this post out as I've been busy today. As I'm sure you've heard by now, a major snowstorm is set to impact the Northeast. Winter storm warnings have been issued for much of the Northeast, from West Virginia through Maine.

(Pivotal Weather)

Here are the details:

Timing

As of 8:00 p.m., light snow is underway in New Jersey, Southern New York and some of Connecticut. The main event arrives tomorrow morning, continuing throughout the day tomorrow and lingering into Tuesday morning and mid-day.

(NWS Boston)

Here is a nice visualization from the NWS Eastern Region, showing the timing and nature of the storm.

A look at the expected timing and evolution of the precipitation from the winter storm that will be impacting the Eastern US during the next 3 days. pic.twitter.com/QSriEny6Up

— NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) January 31, 2021

The following GIF, which shows the NAM, demonstrates snow beginning now and continuing through Tuesday with some lingering showers on Wednesday as well.

 

(Tropical Tidbits)

Impacts

Snow totals will be largest in Northern New Jersey, Southern New York, and parts of southeast Connecticut. The exact locations of the largest totals will be dependent on where heavy snow bands set up. Expect double digit snowfall totals for much of the region - here's what the NWS NDFD snowfall forecast shows:

(Pivotal Weather)

Winds will be gusty for this storm, causing potential power outages. And of course, with snowfall rates this large, travel will be treacherous at times. The governor of Connecticut has instituted a travel ban on tractor trailers on major interstates.

This snowstorm will impact the entire region, with the main target being further south. On the heals of this storm, cold temperatures will persist, allowing the snow to stick around and creating a wintery seen for a few days!