Blizzard Warning Issued For NYC, Over A Foot Of Snow Expected

"NEW YORK CITY - The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the New York City area as a major snow storm is expected to hit Sunday through Monday. Light snow is expected to start falling Sunday morning through the afternoon. The heaviest amount of snow is poised to hit the area around 7 p.m. and continue through early Monday afternoon, according to the latest forecasts."

"New York City is projected to get upwards of a foot of snow, with around 13 to 18 inches possible, according to forecasters. One to two inches of snow could fall per hour, but heavier amounts are expected as we go into the overnight hours. Temperatures will drop below freezing Sunday evening. Wind gusts as high as 40 mph are also expected in the city."

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the New York City area ahead of a major snow storm expected Sunday into Monday. Light snow will begin Sunday morning with the heaviest snowfall arriving around 7 p.m. and continuing through early Monday afternoon. Total accumulations are projected at about 13 to 18 inches, with snowfall rates of 1–2 inches per hour and heavier overnight. Temperatures will fall below freezing Sunday evening, and wind gusts could reach 40 mph. Forecasters advise avoiding travel Sunday night and adjusting plans Sunday and Monday morning; a winter storm watch remains in effect through Monday afternoon.

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