Maps Show Millions Bracing for Snow as Winter Storm Takes Aim

Maps from the National Weather Service (NWS) show winter storm Lorraine taking aim over the mid-Atlantic and New England on Tuesday as millions of people brace for snow.

The NWS issued a winter storm warning for parts of 11 states from southern New England to southeast New York, northern New Jersey and central and northeast Pennsylvania, as severe winter weather that includes heavy rain and strong winds is expected.

Winter storm Lorraine is moving across the mid-South on Monday and will transition into a nor’easter bringing a mix of rain and snow to parts of the Ozarks, Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley and Appalachians through Monday night as s​now is expected to arrive in the Northeast by early Tuesday.

“Many of these areas will see six to 12 inches of snow, with some areas especially over the higher elevations near the Poconos, Catskills, and adjacent areas of southern New England seeing in excess of 12 inches,” the NWS said.

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In a post on X, formerly Twitter, NWS Albany shared maps of the winter storm as it warns that snow totals will be the heaviest south of I-90.

“Their has been a slight shift further south with the storm track late tonight thru Tue across eastern NY & western New England. Snow totals have decreased from the Capital Region, northern Catskills, and southern VT northward. Heaviest totals are possible south of I-90,” NWS Albany wrote.

Meanwhile, New York City is under a winter weather watch, along with Long Island as snow totals could reach 6 to 12 inches north of the city, into northwestern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley.

Coastal flooding will also accompany the storm as it’s anticipated for the Jersey Shore and parts of Long Island, according to the agency.

In addition, NWS New York shared another map showing the total expected amount of snow for the northeast, as areas such as Connecticut could see between 8 and 12 inches of snow, while southeastern Connecticut could see slightly less.

“We’ve put a new snow forecast out this morning for a winter storm tonight and tomorrow. Winter Storm Watches now in effect for NYC, LI and NE NJ. A full briefing will be released soon,” NWS New York wrote on X.

A travel advisory has also been in place for areas expecting snow as forecasters warned it may make travel difficult. In addition to traffic conditions, forecasters have also warned that the powerful winds and heavy snow could damage trees and power lines.

“The nor’easter will bring strong winds to the region on Tuesday which coupled with the heavy snowfall could damage trees and power lines. The strong winds will also bring a threat for coastal flooding,” the NWS said.

The winter storm follows a severe thunderstorm that brought rain and hail to parts of Texas on Sunday, which is predicted to move across the mid-South and southeast at the start of this week.