A major winter storm currently impacting the central U.S. will deliver only a glancing blow to the New York City metropolitan area, according to AccuWeather. While the storm is bringing a significant mix of snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures to areas further west—causing major roadway closures in states like Kansas and Indiana, prompting the activation of the National Guard—the impact on New York City, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut will be considerably less severe.
The greatest chance of accumulating snow lies south of the metro area. A winter weather advisory is in effect for areas south of Trenton, New Jersey, with a winter storm warning issued for South Jersey, where 4 to 8 inches of snowfall is predicted. Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. are also expected to see several inches of snow. In the immediate New York City area, only a coating to an inch of snow is anticipated, with northern areas potentially seeing no snowfall at all. However, the storm’s track remains subject to change, and increased snowfall in the city is possible if it shifts further north. Residents should monitor updates from the Eyewitness News AccuWeather team for the latest forecast information.
Following the storm’s passage, a significant cold snap will engulf the eastern two-thirds of the country. Forecasters predict dangerously low temperatures and wind chills, potentially 12 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 14 degrees Celsius) below normal, as the polar vortex extends southward from the Arctic.