Millions of people along the East Coast are bracing for significant disruptions to travel this Sunday and Monday as a major winter storm—a potent nor’easter—approaches.
A Widespread Storm System
A significant storm is forecast to develop in the Mid-Atlantic to New England region, impacting major cities including New York City, Boston, and Halifax. The system is expected to intensify rapidly, potentially becoming a “weather bomb.”
Blizzard warnings and winter storm watches are in effect, covering a distance of over 1,700 kilometres. Winter storm watches have also been issued in Nova Scotia.
Impacts and Warnings
The approaching storm poses a threat to all modes of travel. We see the first time in four years that a blizzard warning has been issued for Long Island and New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are under a blizzard warning?
Blizzard warnings stretch along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard from Massachusetts to Delaware.
What is a “weather bomb”?
The low-pressure system is forecast to undergo rapid intensification, enough to classify the storm as a “weather bomb.”
Which cities are expected to be impacted?
Numerous major U.S. And Canadian cities, including New York City, Boston, and Halifax, are in the path of the storm.
Given the potential for widespread travel disruptions and hazardous conditions, what steps are you taking to prepare for the approaching storm?
