Snowstorm in the US: States affected, how long it will last and its trajectory
The alert for a snow storm in the U.S. continues. Info on the affected states, how long the storm will last, snow accumulation and the storm’s trajectory.
Bad weather continues to batter the United States just days before the arrival of spring.
The National Weather Service has placed northeastern parts of the country under alert due to a strong snow storm that will hit mainly the states of New York and New Jersey. The alert will last until Wednesday, March 15.
“Rain mixes with and changes to wet snow today as low pressure deepens offshore. A light accumulation down to the coast on grassy surfaces remains possible. Wind gusts up to 40-50 mph through tonight”, according to the NWS in New York.
Snowstorm in the USA: States affected, inches and how long it will last
New York and New Jersey are expecting up to a foot of snow. However, due to the presence of high winds, snow drifts could reach up to three feet.
“The most likely area of heavy snowfall is in parts of western and northern New England through upstate and central New York,” says a report from The Weather Channel.
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The regions of New Jersey and New York are the most affected, but 12 more states are under alert: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Ohio, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont.
The storm is expected to come to an end on Wednesday. However, authorities warn that the forecast may still change depending on how the storm develops.
Storm trajectory in real time
Here is an interactive map of Windy which tracks the storm in real time.
Due to bad weather, power outages are expected in much of the northeast. Authorities are asking people to avoid taking road trips, unless they are absolutely necessary.