More than a foot of snow fell in Central Park on Monday in a blizzard that made it to the top 20 for New York City and one of the largest ever for parts of Northern New Jersey.
The relentless storm occasionally piled on three inches of snow per hour, while vicious gusts of wind created drifting snow that restricted visibility and drifts that buried parked cars in front of their windows.
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The same areas that were hit hard earlier Monday will get even more snow – including areas in North Jersey, Westchester and Rockland County.
Meteorologist Lee Goldberg says he expects waves of light to moderate snow on Tuesday. It starts off as an early morning mix and then is met by colder air turning to snow from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
Blowing and drifting will continue as the wind stays gusty in the 30-35 mph range. The event could run for as long as 48 hours, making it a rare blizzard like the one we see every five to 10 years, said ABC7 meteorologist Jeff Smith.
Before it’s over, parts of New York City could see 18 inches of snow, with even greater amounts to the north and west as the heaviest snow shifts in that direction.
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The winter storm warning continues on Tuesday as the storm slowly recedes. It will still be stormy and chilly. Extra significant accumulation isn’t likely during Tuesday’s day, but don’t be surprised if you see a few more inches before the storm finally sets sail.
The snow itself will likely remain fluffy throughout the event as it is so cold, but can get wetter and heavier in coastal air that mixes.
Coastal areas will also face the risk of flooding from the powerful storm, with flood warnings in effect on Long Island until 3am Tuesday. These areas are at risk of moderate coastal flooding, but major flooding can occur in some areas.
There were also concerns that high tides could cause widespread moderate to isolated major flooding in sensitive areas such as Freeport and Lindenhurst on Long Island and the back bays of South Shore. The slow moving nature of the storm will involve several high water cycles, adding to the concerns.
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