NYC blizzard warning: Weather forecast, snow totals, timeline for winter storm l LIVE

NEW YORK CITY – New York City is bracing for the first blizzard in more than a decade as remnants of the last major snowfall still remain across the city.

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LATEST UPDATES

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency for the five boroughs, as well as a travel ban, meaning no vehicles are permitted on streets, bridges and highways for the duration of the ban – lasting from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Monday.
• The New Jersey State Police issued a mandatory overnight travel restriction. The restriction will take effect at 9 p.m. Sunday and remain in place until 7 a.m. Monday.
• NJ Transit will suspend all rail service by 9 p.m. Sunday. Some service will end prior to 9 p.m. However, no trains will begin a new trip after 9 p.m. from their origin point. LIRR service will also shut down Sunday evening.
• DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol and will temporarily suspend operations across New York City from 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Northeast blizzard

What we know:

A major coastal storm is impacting the Tri-State area, prompting blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and coastal Connecticut as forecasters call for heavy snow, strong winds and significant travel disruptions. 

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Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergencies on Saturday in preparation for the snowstorm.

By the numbers:

Total accumulations for the New York City area are expected to be between 16 and 24 inches, while parts of New Jersey could see 20–30 inches.

Snowfall total predictions:

• NYC: 20 inches
• North Jersey: 20 inches
• Jersey Shore: 24 to 30 inches
• Long Island: 23 inches
• Connecticut: 17 inches

Forecasters say New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties, all of Long Island and northeastern New Jersey and coastal Connecticut could see between 2 and 3 inches of snow per hour. 

Wind speeds between 30 and 45 mph are expected, with gusts potentially up to 60 mph. Officials say whiteout conditions could lead to “dangerous to impossible travel” from late Sunday through Monday morning.

Timeline:

The heaviest snow is expected from 7 p.m. Sunday to noon on Monday, with the snow tapering off in the afternoon and coming to an end by 6 p.m. Monday.

Dig deeper:

The storm is also expected to bring coastal flooding and hazardous marine conditions, prompting a coastal flood warning for the Jersey Shore:

• Widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding possible Sunday night into Monday morning high tide
• Localized overwash and dune erosion possible along ocean beaches
• Ocean waves could build to 12–16 feet
• Gale to storm-force marine conditions possible

Why you should care:

Forecasters warn travel could become dangerous to impossible, especially Sunday night into Monday morning. Heavy, wet snow combined with strong winds could lead to:

Power outage outlook through Tuesday (FOX Weather)

• Downed tree limbs
• Scattered power outages
• Whiteout conditions
• Coastal flooding in vulnerable areas

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm hours and monitor official updates.

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