After days of warmer-than-average temperatures, a cold front brought snow into New York State on Wednesday, and winter weather advice is in effect in the late afternoon.
Social media users documented large flakes and fresh powder as it covered city streets.
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Snow fell gradually in Buffalo, with the New York Post and the National Weather Service (NWS) expecting parts of the Empire State to see up to 6 inches.
“A strong storm will move through the Northeast tonight – Wednesday night. Areas to the left of the storm lane will see some spring snow. To the right of the storm lane a line of thunderstorms is expected to develop on Wednesday, some of which could potentially damaging gusts of wind. yields, ”the agency’s eastern region said on Twitter on Tuesday.
NWS’s New York Twitter accounts said Wednesday the front would move across the area late Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms, as well as damaging the wind and temperature drops.
“A cold front will move across the region with rain showers and thunderstorms expected later today. Some storms could produce heavy rain showers locally, as well as some damaging winds. Behind the front the temperature is dropping and it will be quite windy tonight and Thursday. , “reads a tweet. read from the agency’s New York, New York account, urging residents to “stay conscious!”
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement on Tuesday that he had instructed government agencies to “keep a close eye on the weather system” and ensure that they were prepared to support any requests from local governments.
“I encourage all New Yorkers to drive safely, especially if you are traveling tomorrow morning,” he added.
NWS said the intensifying low-pressure system by the Appalachians would move to New England on Wednesday night and that a quantity of wet snow is expected to extend a total of 6 to 10 centimeters or more until Friday morning from New York north.
Following the system, the cold and uncomfortable air in the Central and Eastern USA will rise, leading to large freezing clocks and warnings.
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The cold air mass is expected to moderate on Friday as it moves further east.