A powerful nor’easter has buried parts of upstate and central New York under nearly two feet of snow and will continue to wallop the region into Wednesday.
The first nor’easter of the season brought 20 inches of snow to parts of the Capital Region by Tuesday afternoon, while the Catskills reported as much as 18 inches of the white stuff, according to the National Weather Service.
“We’re still expecting to see snow continue through the rest of the evening into early tomorrow morning,” Fox Meteorologist Samatha Thomas told The Post. “Winds are still going to be strong and will continue to pick up in places as we go through the next few hours, especially along coastal areas.”
Central eastern regions of the state, such as Rensselaer and Saratoga counties, were hit with about a foot of snow. Meanwhile, Albany and Columbia counties received at least 10 inches by Tuesday afternoon.
Warm temperatures will prevent snow from accumulating in New York City. Twitter / @harjas_singhh
New York and New Jersey both have emergency orders in place for several counties as the storm progresses Tuesday. Robert Mecea
People walk through the light snow in Manhattan on Tuesday. REUTERS“It’s all the Capital Region and Catskills up into the Adirondacks,” Thomas said. “That’s where we expected to see the heaviest snow so that looks like that’s panning out.”
By the time the storm wraps up Wednesday morning, the Catskills and areas surrounding Albany could see as much as two feet of snow, forecasters said.
The powerful nor’easter mostly spared the Big Apple, where heavy rain and damaging winds will continue to intensify into Wednesday.
“We’re still expecting to see snow continue through the rest of the evening into early tomorrow morning,” Fox Meteorologist said. FOX Weather
Not much snow is expected to hit the Big Apple, and any flurries that fall likely will not accumulate. RAMMB/CIRASome flurries could be spotted Tuesday, but forecasters don’t expect much snow to accumulate in New York City as temperatures will remain above 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
However, the storm system will produce robust winds, with gusts reaching between 40 and 45 mph. Forecasters warn extreme winds may worsen flooding in parts of Long Island, especially farther out east.
Warmer temperatures in New York City and Long Island mean people driving to work likely will not see ice or snow causing major issues on the roads, but areas north of Manhattan where snow is accumulating may experience some issues.
A passer-by uses an umbrella while crossing a snow-covered street, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. AP
A powerful nor’easter has buried parts of upstate and central New York under nearly two feet of snow. AP/Charles Krupa
A family cross country skis during a snowstorm in Waterbury, Vermont on Tuesday. APEven though most of the rain and snow are expected to move out of the region Tuesday night, conditions are expected to remain blustery throughout the week.
Meanwhile, much of the state outside of the five boroughs is under various types of weather warnings Tuesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Monday and mobilized the National Guard as parts of central New York may see up to 2 feet of snow.
A Delta airline flight lands as crews remove snow from the Albany International Airport during a winter snow storm on Mar. 14, 2023. AP/Hans Pennink
Central eastern regions of the state, such as Rensselaer and Saratoga counties, were hit with about a foot of snow. AP/Ben Garver
Trees are brought down by the weight of the snow in Holden, Massachusetts on Mar. 14, 2023. AFP via Getty Images/ Joseph PreziosoHochul said the National Guard would be mobilized along with 8,000 utility workers in anticipation of the snow emergency that was expected to officially begin at 8 p.m. Monday.
“This is a serious nor’easter. It is something to be taken extremely seriously, and that’s what we’re doing here in the state of New York. And we encourage everyone to heed these warnings. This is your chance today. Get what you need, cancel your plans,” Hochul said at a storm briefing outside Albany on Monday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also issued a state of emergency for Morris, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, and Bergen counties in the northern Garden State.
