NYC Blizzard Warning: Up to 6 Inches of Snow Expected This Weekend!

New York City is bracing for its first major snowstorm in years, with up to 6 inches of snow possible this weekend. The National Weather Service predicts snow is likely after 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Snow Timeline:

• Sunday Morning (6 a.m.): Wintry mix begins.
• Sunday Afternoon (3-4 p.m.): Wintry mix changes to snow.
• Sunday Night (10 p.m. - 1 a.m.): Snow continues, then the storm exits.

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Snow Accumulation:

The National Weather Service forecasts 2-4 inches of snow, with the potential for up to 6 inches. Heaviest snowfall is expected between Washington D.C. and Boston.

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Polar Vortex Incoming:

Following the snow, a polar vortex will bring dangerously cold temperatures next week, with highs near 18°F. NYC Emergency Management has issued a Cold Weather Alert and the city's Department of Public Health has declared a Cold Blue.

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