NYC Weather: Nor’easter drops with heavy snow, strong winds through NYC, NJ and the Tri-State area

NEW YORK (WABC) – A large nor’easter threatens to dump as much as two feet of snow on part of the Tri-State area for the next 2 days.

The one-two-hit of high winds and heavy snow has the potential to cause blizzard-like conditions in the Tri-State area on Monday as the largest winter storm in years engulfed the region.

The biggest blow is Monday with 1 “-2” / hour of snowfall and gusts of 40-50 mph. The snow will decrease on Tuesday, but it blows and drifts while the wind continues to blow.

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Roads fill with snow and become slippery as temperatures drop to the mid-1920s.

Sleet can sometimes mix, especially on the coast, holding back build-up south and east of New York City.

In the center and north of Jersey, residents can see 18-24 inches, depending on where snow tires form.

The strongest winds will be along the coast and over Long Island.

Temperatures can reach just above freezing in the city.

The storm will slowly recede on Tuesday, but it will still be windy and chilly with continued snow showers and gusts.

Additional significant accumulation is not likely during Tuesday’s day, but occasionally flakes still fly.

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