Meteorologists have issued a storm warning for the country, with up to 20 centimetre of snow forecast over the weekend.
CNN Weather adds that the devastating cyclone in the Northeast will trigger “joined by winds gusting over 35 mph for more than three hours and creates visibility of less than a quarter of a mile.”
Met Office meteorologist Brandon Miller said: “The models continue to show a nor’easter with blockbuster potential for the weekend, mainly late Friday through Saturday.
Moderate to heavy snow is possible from northern North Carolina to New York, but analysts said that “but confidence in potential impacts is much lower,”
As the region prepares for another winter storm this weekend, as little as 20 inches of snow in New York City could be possible, according to NBC.
The weather service said the combination of strong northwest winds and high seas could cause minor or moderate flooding along the coast.
Meteorologists say the Northeast potentially experiences the first “bomb cyclone” in four years.
Although it is “too early” to predict the exact impact of the storm and snowfall, he noted that there could be a wintry mix for some eastern parts of the sea coast.
I can't recall seeing such a big modeling gap for a major storm. The NE is going to get slammed this Saturday, & #Boston will be snow-bombed.🌨️ But NJ & NY? European Model says NYC gets up to 30" snow.😱
American Model says <6". 🤷🏼♀️
A two-foot difference?https://t.co/N8SBc26hF1— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) January 26, 2022
Regardless of how much snow falls in the Northeast this weekend, strong winds can lead to power outages in some locations: https://t.co/KiNcTmDNJF pic.twitter.com/ybQzOFNqfr
— Breaking Weather by AccuWeather (@breakingweather) January 27, 2022
Behind the upcoming Nor'easter, very cold wind chills will enter much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic throughout the weekend. This could be potentially hazardous for areas that experience power outages. pic.twitter.com/VcIWOy3Uf6
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 27, 2022
The 1st #noreaster of the season is upon us. Please make sure to make the necessary arrangements so you are safe and warm.https://t.co/iG0XFOpirv pic.twitter.com/Xf7CjLvO2r
— Nassau County Medical Society (@MedicalNassau) January 27, 2022
A powerful Nor'easter is expected to develop off the Mid-Atlantic coastline today before impacting eastern parts of the Northeast and New England this weekend. Numerous hazards are likely from heavy snow, with significant accumulations, to gusty winds and coastal issues. pic.twitter.com/FQ3wXSyCYi
— National Weather Service (@NWS) January 28, 2022
Here are the latest key messages for the significant winter storm which may bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to portions of the East Coast beginning Friday night and continuing into the weekend. pic.twitter.com/YjYurhZaSY
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 27, 2022
[430 AM Thursday] ❄️Winter Storm Watches have been expanded into central MA and CT. Please check back periodically since this forecast will evolve as we hone in on this storm's eventual track. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx https://t.co/iTrYwAeB1d pic.twitter.com/Cw6VXB5t8L
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 27, 2022
Winter storms (such as the upcoming Nor'easter) can create numerous forecasting challenges. With that in mind, these 5 tips are VERY important reminders.⤵️ pic.twitter.com/GfiAdDM9J8
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 26, 2022
In advance of the Friday-Weekend East Coast winter storm with heavy snow, gusty winds and coastal impacts, here are a few tips to follow. #WeatherReady pic.twitter.com/zl9KUGgN7D
— National Weather Service (@NWS) January 26, 2022
BREAKING: NJ under a state of emergency — effective 5pm — ahead of winter storm arrival … state offices closed at 3pm #nbc4ny pic.twitter.com/y0SvCmBuCJ
— Steven Bognar (@Bogs4NY) January 28, 2022