More than a foot of snow fell in Central Park on Monday, in a snowstorm that reached the top 20 for New York City and one of the largest ever in parts of northern New Jersey.
The relentless storm sometimes piled up 3 inches of snow per hour while bad gusts of wind blew snow that limited visibility and drifted, burying parked cars to 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 Tuesday expects waves of light to moderate snow. It starts as an early morning mix and then meets colder air which turns into snow from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.
Blowing and drifting will continue as winds remain windy in the region of 30-35 km / h. Meteorologist Jeff Smith, ABC7, said the event could last well over 48 hours, making for a rare blizzard, as we see every five to ten years.
Before it passes, parts of New York can see 18 inches of snow, with even higher amounts in the north and west, as the heaviest snow moves in that direction.
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The winter storm warning continues Tuesday as the storm slowly recedes. It will still be dazzling and cool. Additional significant accumulation is probably not Tuesday during the day, but do not be surprised to see a few more inches before the storm finally leaves.
The snow itself is likely to remain fluffy throughout the event because it is so cold but can get wetter and heavier in blending coastal air.
Coastal areas will also have to deal with the risk of flooding due to the power storm, and flood warnings apply to Long Island until Tuesday at 3 p.m. These areas are at risk of moderate coastal flooding, but some areas may experience severe flooding.
There were also concerns that high tides could cause widespread moderate to isolated major flooding in vulnerable areas, such as Freeport and Lindenhurst on Long Island and the South Shore. The storm’s slow-moving nature will include several high-tide cycles, raising concerns.
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