Reports: New York City prepares for Sunday night snowstorm, state of emergency declared for New Jersey
Traffic was slow due to a heavy round of snowfall in St. Charles, Missouri on March 3. Roads remain treacherous.
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A swift-moving storm has already produced 3-6 inches of snow in the central US and is now dumping snow across the Northeast.
"This storm will snarl both ground and air travel across a large stretch of the nation from the central Plains to the Northeast," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alyson Hoegg said.
Additionally, "there will be a risk for power outages in the Northeast from this storm, mainly due to the heavy and wet nature of the snow," Hoegg added.
"If anyone has to be out during the storm, it is advisable to heed all travel restrictions and guidelines on area roads. People should also make sure they have an emergency kit in their car with food, water and blankets in case they become stranded during the major storm," Hoegg said.
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4:40 a.m. EST Monday:
A trained weather spotter reported to the National Weather Service that 6.2 inches of snow had fallen in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, as of 4:07 a.m. EST. A little over 400 customers are currently without power in the state, according to poweroutage.us.
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2:30 a.m. EST Monday:
Over 6 inches of snow has fallen in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as snow begins to wind down in eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey.
The heaviest snow into Monday morning will continue to shift northeastward into eastern New England, with the highest additional snowfall totals expected in far eastern Maine.
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1:00 a.m. EST Monday:
All Boston, Massachusetts, public schools will be closed on Monday, March 4, due to heavy snow. By the time snow stops falling in Boston, 4-8 inches of accumulation is expected.
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11:30 p.m. EST Sunday:
Heavy snow will continue to bury areas from New York City to Boston over the next several hours, with snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour in spots. Anybody with travel plans should proceed with caution and be prepared for slippery and treacherous roadway conditions.
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9:45 p.m. EST Sunday:
Officials urge motorists to plan for extra travel time tomorrow morning due to slippery conditions.
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7:50 p.m. EST Sunday:
The New York City Emergency Management Department issued a hazardous travel advisory through Monday, March 4. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New York City in effect through 7 a.m. Monday, March 4.
According to the latest NWS forecast, a wintry mix of rain and snow will change over to snow Sunday evening. Snow will become steady throughout the evening into the overnight. The heaviest snowfall may occur between 9 p.m. Sunday and 4 a.m.
"We’re expecting the biggest snow accumulation of the season, and temperatures will drop tonight, Monday night and into Tuesday. Please check on your vulnerable neighbors and contact 311 if you have no heat or hot water," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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6:00 p.m. EST Sunday:
All New York City, New York public schools will be closed on Monday, March 4 due to severe weather.
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5:00 p.m. EST Sunday:
A shelter is available for anyone brought to a shelter by outreach teams and for walk-ins. The City of New York said if you see anyone at risk, especially those living on the street, please call 311.
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3:30 p.m. EST Sunday:
Newark Liberty Airport is monitoring and preparing for the winter storm to pass through the region tonight into Monday.
Due to snow and ice, there is a Traffic Management Program in effect for traffic arriving Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ (EWR). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 1 hour and 59 minutes.
Travelers should confirm flight status with their airline prior to arriving.
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2:30 p.m. EST Sunday:
Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for New Jersey due to the winter storm.
It goes into effect at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.
"The safety of our residents is our top priority, and we urge everyone to be informed of weather conditions and to stay off the roads so that we are able to deploy available resources to clean the snow," Gov. Murphy said in a statement.
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2 p.m. EST Sunday:
Major cities across the northeastern United States are making their final preparations for the impending snowstorm.
New York City's Department of Sanitation is planning to have nearly 700 salt spreaders and 1500 plows in operation during the snowstorm.
Snow has already started falling in Baltimore and some of the western suburbs of Philadelphia.
(Photo/@NYCSaniation)
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All reports listed below are in Central Standard Time.
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12:20 p.m. CST Sunday:
Snow is tapering off in St. Louis, but people should still allow for extra time to reach their destinations due to lingering impacts from the winter storm.
(Photo/Missouri Department of Transportation)
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11:30 a.m. CST Sunday:
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted that the city will suspend alternate side parking rules on March 4 to allow the city's sanitation department to respond to predicted snowfall Sunday night.
Meanwhile, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has announced delays and gate holds impacting some airlines.
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9:30 a.m. CST Sunday:
The National Weather Service office in St. Louis reported 1.3 inches of snowfall just before 9 a.m. local time.
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8:20 a.m. CST Sunday:
The Missouri Department of Transportation reported via Twitter that a crash involving a tractor trailer blocked off westbound traffic on I-44 at the intersection of Route 50 in Franklin County, not far to the west of St. Louis. As of 9:47 a.m. CST, the route is clear, officials tweeted.
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7:50 a.m. CST Sunday:
As the winter storm moves across Missouri, almost all of the state's roads are covered in snow, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Officials are urging people to avoid travel if possible, as blowing snow may limit visibility on the roads.
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4:45 a.m. CST Sunday:
Winter weather has begun impacting major population centers across the Plains. While heavy snow is falling in Kansas City, a band of icy precipitation is creating slick road conditions in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Anyone heading out the door during the morning hours should pad their travel plans with plenty of extra time and be wary of slippery roads and sidewalks.
Meanwhile, winds are picking up across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Along with dropping temperatures, the AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures Sunday morning are dangerously low.
In Des Moines, it currently feels like minus 25 F, while in Dodge City, Kansas, it feels like minus 22.
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3:00 a.m. CST Sunday:
As snow picks up across Kansas overnight, roads are quickly becoming slick and snow covered with periods of whiteout conditions.
As of 2 a.m. local time, areas around Great Bend, Kansas, reportedly had already received 3 to 5 inches of fresh snow. Local law enforcement reported that strong wind gusts were blowing and drifting snow, making travel extremely difficult.
Farther west across Colorado where the snow ended earlier in the evening, temperatures have already plummeted to below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
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