The storm system, responsible for snow and ice in the South, is expected to exit the region on Monday, making its way towards the Northeast and New England, impacting millions in the area.
The storm system pushing over the South and Southern Appalachians was expected to strike the East Coast on Monday, with initial snowfall expected by night before reaching the New York metropolitan area late Tuesday into Wednesday, according to Brian Hurley, a meteorologist at the weather service.
The weather service office in Philadelphia said it expected light snowfall accumulations late Monday and Tuesday, ending a 714-day streak without 1 inch or more of snow there.
A 701-day streak without 1 inch or more of snow in New York City could end too. The weather service office in New York said in its forecast that snow accumulation of 1-3 inches was possible Tuesday.
New York City was forecast on Monday to hit highs in the lower 30s during the day and lows in the upper 20s, the weather service said, adding that there was a 60 per cent chance of snow.
FAQs:
Q1. Will New York City receive snow?
A1. New York City was forecast on Monday to hit highs in the lower 30s during the day and lows in the upper 20s, the weather service said, adding that there was a 60% chance of snow.Q2. Will Philadelphia receive snow?
A2. The weather service office in Philadelphia said it expected light snowfall accumulations late Monday and Tuesday, ending a 714-day streak without 1 inch or more of snow there.
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