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March Madness! 50 million people brace for up to TWO FEET of snow as monster nor'easter prepares to bury the Northeast with blizzard conditions (and schools are already cancelled for Tuesday)
- Winter Storm Stella is headed to the East Coast as officials warn it could bring blizzard conditions
- Northeast states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England are all under winter storm watch
- Blowing snow and strong winds could lead to whiteout conditions with visibility as poor as a quarter mile
- Authorities warning millions to prepare for widespread power outages, road closures and flight disruptions
- Forecasters predict Winter Storm Stella to bring the season's biggest snowstorm with up to 24 inches
- Thousands of flights have been cancelled at JFK, Newark Liberty, La Guardia and Logan International airports
- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced all public schools in the city will be closed Tuesday due to snow
The East Coast is under blizzard watch beginning Monday night as authorities advise 50 million people to prepare for what could be the worst storm this winter season from New York City to Boston as up to two feet of snow is expected to be dumped in some parts across the region.
Winter Storm Stella is expected to sweep the New York region with possible blizzard conditions, as experts predict the region could see 12 to 24 inches of wind-blasted snow from Monday to early Wednesday. New York City issued a snow alert for Monday night into Tuesday, expecting snowfall rates of up to 2 to 4 inches per hour Tuesday morning and afternoon, with gusts of up to 50 mph.
'This would certainly be the biggest snowstorm of the 2017 winter season in New York City,' said Faye Barthold, a weather service meteorologist based on Long Island.Authorities are warning residents to prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages, road closures and flight disruptions.
New Yorkers began stocking up on groceries, salt and emergency supplies over the weekend as they prepared for a snow day inside. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday that all public schools in the city will be closed Tuesday due to snow.
Officials are warning of blizzard conditions that will hit the East Coast due to Winter Storm Stella as up to two feet of snow is expected to fall in some cities in the Northeast
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced preparations for the so-called Nor'easter storm, activating the state Emergency Operations Center as of Monday night while also directing state agencies to be on heightened alert.
WINTER STORM STELLA FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS
Officials are warning of significant travel delays, as thousands of flights have already been cancelled ahead of Winter Storm Stella.
For Monday, more than 1,700 flights have already been cancelled as of 12:30pm.In addition, more than 3,000 flights have been delayed on Monday.For Tuesday, more than 3,325 flights have been cancelled.That total includes roughly 880 flights on Southwest Airlines, 616 flights on JetBlue and 524 flights on American Airlines.
More cancellations were expected, with Southwest planning to stop almost all of its Northeast flights Tuesday. Other airlines were considering similar moves.Major US airlines will allow ticketed travelers affected by the storm to change their flights without an additional fee.
'I encourage all New Yorkers in affected regions to plan ahead and avoid any unnecessary travel as the storm progresses,' Cuomo said in a statement, adding that commuters should expect road closures, delays and cancellations.The National Weather Service issued a blizzard watch Sunday for coastal regions including New York City and surrounding areas of Long Island, Westchester County and Connecticut.
The storm also raised the potential for power outages with damaging winds across eastern Long Island and southeastern Connecticut, the National Weather Service said.'Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency,' the weather service said. Significant disruption to air travel in the region was also anticipated with the storm.Blowing snow and strong winds could lead to whiteout conditions with visibility as poor as a quarter mile, the service said.
Sub-freezing temperatures were forecast in the upper 20s Fahrenheit.
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers that 'besides the snow, it will be cold,' while officials recommended that people avoid driving and use mass transit when possible.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was installing hundreds of pieces of snow equipment at the three New York area airports. Thousands of tons of salt and sand were prepared for airport roads, parking lots, bridges and tunnels.
A winter storm watch was in effect for a larger area of the Northeast: New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England.
As some 50 million people along the Eastern Seaboard came under storm or blizzard watches, Washington, D.C., which often bogs down with even low levels of snow, was expecting 5 inches and twice that in outlying areas.
Boston also could get 12 to 18 inches, with isolated amounts of up to 2 feet across northeastern Massachusetts.In Philadelphia, crews began treating some area roadways on Sunday. The city could see 6 to 12 inches of snow. The weather service said there is a chance the snow could change over to a wintry mix or rain for a time Tuesday morning, which could limit total snowfall amounts.
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Winter Storm Stella is expected to sweep the New York region with possible blizzard conditions, as experts predict the region could see 12 to 24 inches of wind-blasted snow from Monday to early Wednesday. New York City issued a snow alert for Monday night into Tuesday, expecting snowfall rates of up to 2 to 4 inches per hour Tuesday morning and afternoon, with gusts of up to 50 mph.
'This would certainly be the biggest snowstorm of the 2017 winter season in New York City,' said Faye Barthold, a weather service meteorologist based on Long Island.Authorities are warning residents to prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages, road closures and flight disruptions.
New Yorkers began stocking up on groceries, salt and emergency supplies over the weekend as they prepared for a snow day inside. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday that all public schools in the city will be closed Tuesday due to snow.
Officials are warning of blizzard conditions that will hit the East Coast due to Winter Storm Stella as up to two feet of snow is expected to fall in some cities in the Northeast
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced preparations for the so-called Nor'easter storm, activating the state Emergency Operations Center as of Monday night while also directing state agencies to be on heightened alert.
WINTER STORM STELLA FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS
Officials are warning of significant travel delays, as thousands of flights have already been cancelled ahead of Winter Storm Stella.
For Monday, more than 1,700 flights have already been cancelled as of 12:30pm.In addition, more than 3,000 flights have been delayed on Monday.For Tuesday, more than 3,325 flights have been cancelled.That total includes roughly 880 flights on Southwest Airlines, 616 flights on JetBlue and 524 flights on American Airlines.
More cancellations were expected, with Southwest planning to stop almost all of its Northeast flights Tuesday. Other airlines were considering similar moves.Major US airlines will allow ticketed travelers affected by the storm to change their flights without an additional fee.
'I encourage all New Yorkers in affected regions to plan ahead and avoid any unnecessary travel as the storm progresses,' Cuomo said in a statement, adding that commuters should expect road closures, delays and cancellations.The National Weather Service issued a blizzard watch Sunday for coastal regions including New York City and surrounding areas of Long Island, Westchester County and Connecticut.
The storm also raised the potential for power outages with damaging winds across eastern Long Island and southeastern Connecticut, the National Weather Service said.'Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency,' the weather service said. Significant disruption to air travel in the region was also anticipated with the storm.Blowing snow and strong winds could lead to whiteout conditions with visibility as poor as a quarter mile, the service said.
Sub-freezing temperatures were forecast in the upper 20s Fahrenheit.
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers that 'besides the snow, it will be cold,' while officials recommended that people avoid driving and use mass transit when possible.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was installing hundreds of pieces of snow equipment at the three New York area airports. Thousands of tons of salt and sand were prepared for airport roads, parking lots, bridges and tunnels.
A winter storm watch was in effect for a larger area of the Northeast: New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England.
As some 50 million people along the Eastern Seaboard came under storm or blizzard watches, Washington, D.C., which often bogs down with even low levels of snow, was expecting 5 inches and twice that in outlying areas.
Boston also could get 12 to 18 inches, with isolated amounts of up to 2 feet across northeastern Massachusetts.In Philadelphia, crews began treating some area roadways on Sunday. The city could see 6 to 12 inches of snow. The weather service said there is a chance the snow could change over to a wintry mix or rain for a time Tuesday morning, which could limit total snowfall amounts.
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