Nor'easter Threatens I-95 Corridor With Blizzard Conditions
More than 40 million Americans are under winter alerts as a nor'easter may drop a foot-plus of snow and gusts over 40 mph across the Mid-Atlantic and New England.
Overview
More than 40 million Americans are on alert as a nor'easter is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding Sunday into Monday.
The National Weather Service upgraded southern Delaware, the Jersey Shore, New York City, Long Island and coastal Connecticut to blizzard warnings with confidence in more than one foot of snow and gusty winds.
City and state officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, deployed plow crews, announced some school closures and utility companies warned of possible scattered power outages.
Snowfall rates could reach one to two inches per hour in the Philadelphia region, gusts could range from about 35 to 55 mph along the coast, and a foot or more is possible from near or east of Philadelphia to New York City and Boston.
Conditions are expected to worsen Sunday evening into the overnight as the storm rapidly intensifies off the coast, with snow tapering by Monday evening except for lingering precipitation in New England.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this as factual weather reporting rather than an opinion piece, relying on National Weather Service warnings, specific watch/warning designations, and quantified impacts (e.g., "more than 40 million," "blizzard warning," "more than one foot"). They note uncertainty and forecast timing, avoiding loaded political or moral language.
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FAQ
The National Weather Service upgraded southern Delaware, the Jersey Shore, New York City, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut to blizzard warnings.
Snow totals are forecast at 8-12 inches for New York City and Philadelphia, and 12-18 inches for Boston.
The primary snow window is expected Sunday night into Monday morning, with conditions worsening Sunday evening and tapering by Monday evening.
Gusts of 35-55 mph along the coast, snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour in Philadelphia region, and possible coastal flooding and power outages.
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