- A snow emergency has been declared in Boston.
- New York City Public Schools Announces Move to Distance Learning
- Hundreds of flights were canceled at airports in Boston and New York.
Schools were closed in major cities including Boston and New York, hundreds of flights were canceled and drivers warned of dangerous conditions as the winter storm battered the Northeast.
The system was named Winter Storm Lorraine by The Weather Channel. As it approached the East Coast it was on a nor'easter track, which occurs when winds blow from the Atlantic Ocean into a strong area of ​​low pressure from the northeast.
Get the full forecast here.
(11:05 am ET) 40/70 line, explained
Meteorologists refer to the 40/70 scale when talking about snowfall in the Northeast.
This line is a spot on the map at 40 degrees north latitude and 70 degrees west longitude, and is the “sweet spot” of a low snowfall event.
Click here to read more from Weather.com Lead Meteorologist Linda Lam.
(10:43 am ET) Photos show snowy scenes from Philadelphia, New Jersey
Northvale, New Jersey
A school bus is covered in snow at a school in Northvale, New Jersey on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
(KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)
Philadelphia
People clear sidewalks during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
(10:25 a.m. ET) More than a foot of snow in some places
Some snowfall updates from Weather.com Senior Meteorologist Jonathan Erdman:
LaGuardia and John F. Snow is still falling at a rate of 1 inch per hour at both Kennedy airports.
Fifteen inches of snow has now fallen in Shohola, Pennsylvania.
The north Philly suburb of Windmoor has a report of 3.2 inches of snow.
– Up to 11 inches fell in Hartford, Connecticut.
(10:12 a.m. ET) Power outages top 150,000
more than 140,000 According to PowerOutage.us, homes, businesses and other utility customers are without power in Pennsylvania. The outages are mainly in a band in the southeastern corner of the state, with the largest number in Schuylkill County.
West Virginia and New Jersey both reported 13,000 outages each.
Wet, heavy snow can bring down trees and power lines later in the day.
(9:45 am ET) Beware of 'Heart Attack' Snow
Senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman from weather.com:
As we mentioned during Winter Storm Jerry 4 weeks ago, even with only 2 or 3 inches of snow, it's not a good idea to try to shovel any of this, especially if you have a lot of sidewalks/driveways.
This is heavy, wet, “heart attack” snow. Great at making snowmen. Horrible for the spade.
Learn more about the dangers of this type of snow.
(9:15 am ET) I-81 Northbound is partially closed in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
From the weather.com editor Tim Harris:
Pennsylvania officials have announced the closure of a portion of Interstate 81. The closure affects the northbound lanes at mile marker 29 in Southampton Township.
The decision was taken after several vehicles crashed or got stranded Due to weather conditions, according to WHP-TV. The highway is an important artery for travelers heading to cities as far north as Harrisburg or Scranton.
We will update more details as soon as we have them.
(8:55 am ET) Here's the view from northern New Jersey
Heavy snow is seen in Gloucester, New Jersey on Tuesday morning, February 13, 2024.
(Carmen Molina Damasques for Weather.com)
The northeast corner of New Jersey was snowing heavily this morning. Weather.com editor Carmen Molina Damagas captured this image of snow outside her window in Gloucester, New Jersey. Nearby areas have received 2 to 5.5 inches of snow so far.
(8:35 a.m. ET) New York City under travel advisory; Parking rules are suspended
From the weather.com editor Tim Harris:
A travel advisory will be in effect at the start of the workday, according to NYC Emergency Management. New Yorkers are asked to stay off the roads if possible as road crews respond to evolving weather conditions. Rules for this Alternate side parking is closed All day though parking meters are active.
(8:20 a.m. ET) Snow has been the most interesting place for our experts so far
Senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman from weather.com:
In winter storms, we often see relatively narrow bands of heavy snow accumulation, usually with sharp frontal zones – what meteorologists call “frontogenesis.” Snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour can occur in these bands, sometimes with lightning.
Meanwhile, 6 to 10 inches of snow has already accumulated from central Pennsylvania to southwest of Hartford, Connecticut.
(8:10 am ET) Snow threatens to chill voter turnout in New York special election
From the weather.com editor Tim Harris:
A snowstorm could cast a shadow over the race to control a key congressional seat left vacant by the departure of Jorge Santos as New York City's suburbs prepare for a special election on Tuesday. With turnout projections already low due to the shortened race period, the added challenge of inclement weather could further hurt voter efforts.
(7:55 a.m. ET) The mild change means changes to the forecast for millions
Meteorologist Dominica Davies explains in this video that the low associated with Winter Storm Lorraine is a little farther south, and that means a change in higher expected snowfall totals. As a result, the snow forecast for Boston was downgraded, and parts of southern New England are expected to finish this storm with more snow.
Regardless, the nor'easter is still expected to bring powerful winds to many areas, and power outage concerns remain high. Already, more than 65,000 homes and businesses in Pennsylvania are in the dark. PowerOutage.us.
(Reporting directly from Lorraine, Dell
The Weather Channel braved the elements in several places this morning. Meteorologist Mike Seidel reported live from New York City's Central Park, where more than an inch of snow has fallen so far. If the spot is more than 3 inches, jan. 28-29, marking the first time since 2022 that a winter storm dumped 8.5 inches of snow on Kenan Park.
While reporting live in Hartford, Connecticut, Reynolds Wolf saw more snow than Seidel.
(7:30 a.m. ET) Drivers battle snow-covered roads in Virginia
Northwest of the nation's capital, snow covered roads in and around the town of Perryville, Virginia, leading to several documented wrecks. The Storm Chaser by Peter Forrester.
(7:15 a.m. ET) The snow is a test for New York City's new snowplow tracking technology
Senior Editor Niki Patnick from weather.com:
BladeRunner 2.0, a new way for New York City officials to clear streets after snowstorms Announced in December.
The technological improvement improved on New York City's old plowing system, which plowed only primary streets, then secondary and tertiary streets. Now, officials say every bike lane, street and highway will be salted and then plowed. Once the snow reaches 2 inches.
Mayor Eric Adams said in a press release, “We're never more ready for winter, thanks to our new BladeRunner 2.0 software, which will help us better track and support nearly 5,000 vehicles across all five boroughs.”
New Yorkers can use PlowNYC To monitor the progress of snowfall in their surroundings.
(7 a.m. ET) snowfall totals for this hour
Here are the heaviest snowfalls so far, according to the National Weather Service:
– Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania: 10.5 inches
– Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania: 9.7 inches
— Near Freeland, Pennsylvania: 9.5 inches
– Drums and Richfield, Pennsylvania: 9 inches each
John F. in New York. Workers clear a runway after snow fell at Kennedy International Airport, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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