Snow storm expected to dump up to 9 inches across NJ, NY, LI: See forecast timeline, totals

A major snowstorm is forecasted to hit the tri-state area tonight and tomorrow, dumping up to 9 inches of snow across New Jersey, New York, and Long Island. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire region, with heavy snowfall and strong winds expected.

The storm will move into the area around midnight tonight, bringing with it snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour by morning. Accumulations are expected to be heaviest in New York City, where up to 6 inches could fall before the storm moves out on Tuesday afternoon.

Forecast Timeline:

• 12am: Snow begins to move into the area
• 5am: Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour expected
• 10am: Accumulations reach up to 4 inches in NYC, 6 inches on LI and in northern NJ
• 3pm: Storm begins to move out of the area
• 6pm: Flurries continue, but accumulation totals should be near finished

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