Summary:
Powerful winter storm with snow, heavy rain, and strong winds threatens NYC and NJ.
Upstate NY could see 5-8 inches of snow; winter weather alerts issued.
NYC expecting heavy rain (2-3 inches) after 10 PM Thursday; desperately needed after record dry October.
NYC's winter snow forecast: around 20 inches, below the average.
Record-breaking Thanksgiving travel expected, potential for major delays due to the storm.
NYC Thanksgiving Travel Nightmare: Snow, Rain, and Wind Incoming!
Millions are gearing up for Thanksgiving travel, but a powerful winter storm is brewing, threatening to disrupt holiday plans across New York and New Jersey. The storm, packing snow, heavy rain, and strong winds, is expected to hit just as the busiest travel period begins.
Potential Winter Storm in Upstate NY
The FOX Forecast Center predicts significant snowfall in upstate New York, with some areas potentially seeing 5-8 inches or more. Several winter weather alerts have already been issued.
When's the snow coming? Some flurries might even reach the Tri-State area by Friday, according to FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods.
NYC: Heavy Rain Expected
While NYC is unlikely to see snow this week, heavy rain is expected, primarily after 10 PM Thursday. The city is anticipating 2-3 inches of rainfall. This is desperately needed, as October was the driest in over 150 years!
NYC Winter Snow Forecast
FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory predicts around 20 inches of snow for NYC this winter—below the typical 28-inch average. The lower Hudson Valley might see slightly more. Historically, the first measurable snowfall in NYC occurs around December 13th.
Thanksgiving Travel: Brace for Impact
AAA forecasts a record-breaking 80 million people traveling over 50 miles this Thanksgiving, and the TSA is preparing for the busiest holiday travel season ever. With the impending storm, significant travel delays are possible.
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