Nor’easter brings snow to NY/PA; NJ declares emergency in 5 counties; storm warnings issued
Snow was already falling across parts of New York and Pennsylvania Tuesday as a nor’easter moved up the coast, with NWS winter storm warnings from upstate New York to eastern Maine and expected totals of at least 6 inches in parts of ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY and VT (5–10 inches in some areas, more than a foot in higher elevations), the heaviest band inland and coastal cities likely to see rain. New Jersey declared a 5 a.m. state of emergency for Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties, and the storm prompted school and state office closures in multiple states while officials urged residents to avoid driving, stock up, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
📌 Key Facts
- The nor’easter arrived Tuesday morning with snow already falling in parts of New York and Pennsylvania.
- NWS winter storm warnings were set to take effect later Tuesday morning from upstate New York through eastern Maine.
- Forecast totals called for at least 6 inches of snow across parts of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont by Tuesday night, with 5–10 inches in some areas, more than a foot possible at higher elevations; the heaviest band was expected inland west of major metros while coastal cities were more likely to see rain.
- New Jersey declared a state of emergency effective 5 a.m. for Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties.
- Closures were reported, including at least two Philadelphia school districts and Liberty and Monticello schools in New York, with additional closures in New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
- Maine state offices were scheduled to close at noon Tuesday; Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to stock up and check on vulnerable neighbors.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul advised residents to avoid driving and to allow extra commuting time because of icy conditions.
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Snow Falls in New York State as Major Storm Approaches
New information:
- Snow was already falling Tuesday morning in parts of New York and Pennsylvania as the nor’easter arrived.
- NWS winter storm warnings were set to take effect later Tuesday morning from upstate New York to eastern Maine.
- Expected totals updated: at least 6 inches across parts of ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, and VT by Tuesday night; 5–10 inches in some areas; higher elevations could see more than a foot; heaviest band inland west of major metros; coastal cities likely see rain.
- New Jersey scheduled a 5 a.m. state of emergency for Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties.
- Closures: at least two Philadelphia districts closed; Liberty and Monticello (NY) closed; additional closures in NJ, MA, and NH.
- Maine state offices set to close at noon Tuesday; Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to stock up and check on vulnerable neighbors.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul advised New Yorkers to avoid driving and allow extra commuting time due to icy conditions.