Weather in New York: Nor’easter endures heavy snowfall, high winds in New York, New Jersey and tri-state area

NEW YORK (WABC) – A major nor’easter threatens to dump up to 2 feet of snow over part of the Tri-State area over the next 2 days.

The double gust of strong winds and heavy snowfall has the potential to produce blizzard-like conditions in the tri-state area on Monday as the largest winter storm in years strikes the region.

The biggest is Monday with snowfall rates of 1 “-2” / hour and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The snow clears Tuesday, but the wind and drift continue as the winds remain gusty.

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The roads will become snowy and slippery as temperatures dip into the mid-1920s.

Sleet can occasionally mix, mainly on the coast, retaining accumulations south and east of New York.

In central and northern Jersey, residents can see 18 to 24 inches, depending on where the snow banding takes place.

The strongest winds will be along the coast and on Long Island.

Temperatures can rise to just above freezing point in the city.

The storm starts slowly on Tuesday, but it will still be windy and cool with lingering flurries and flurries.

Significant further build-up is not likely during the day on Tuesday, but flakes will still fly at times.

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