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jpak

(41,758 posts)
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 07:16 AM Mar 2017

Storm to hit Northeast; blizzard watch for NYC, Boston

Source: ABC News

Sunny days and T-shirt-wearing temperatures made it appear winter had made an early exit. But it's not finished with us yet — at least in the Northeast where a powerful storm with high winds and up to a foot of snow is expected.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said Saturday there's a blizzard watch for coastal regions including New York City and Boston for Monday night into Tuesday. There also is a winter storm watch for a larger area that includes much of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, upstate New York and New England.

The severe weather comes just a week after the region saw temperatures climb into the 60s in what looked like a sign of balmy spring. The chilly weather and snow some areas got on Friday was just a teaser.

"It's a noticeable difference. It's going to be a cold week," said Brian Hurley, a meteorologist at the weather service's Weather Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland.

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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/storm-hit-northeast-blizzard-watch-nyc-boston-46075694

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Storm to hit Northeast; blizzard watch for NYC, Boston (Original Post) jpak Mar 2017 OP
We're in that mess here in Philly too. BumRushDaShow Mar 2017 #1
oh goddam annabanana Mar 2017 #2
Contrary to popular belief Soxfan58 Mar 2017 #3
I know what you mean Sherman A1 Mar 2017 #5
Funny you mention that. NutmegYankee Mar 2017 #16
20 inches wow? Here is Ohio,we are expecting 12 but we get snow effect so who knows. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #26
By the time this winter is over up here in Maine,... MarianJack Mar 2017 #4
Looks like we're in the 12"-18" with 20" + locally forecast EarthFirst Mar 2017 #6
Blackberry Winter Roland99 Mar 2017 #7
So what name did the idiots at the Weather Channel give this one?? Bengus81 Mar 2017 #8
"Stella" is what I heard on Weather Channel wishstar Mar 2017 #14
I'm so sick of winter!!!!! I want to see green leaves!!!!!!! Vinca Mar 2017 #9
At this point, I'll be happy when "feels like" gets above zero again. bunnies Mar 2017 #10
It was -2 at noon here yesterday and the wind succccccckkkked jpak Mar 2017 #11
Like that here too. Still windy as hell today. bunnies Mar 2017 #12
My snowblower broke too jpak Mar 2017 #27
Below 10 degrees yesterday and the whistler162 Mar 2017 #21
Ugh! smirkymonkey Mar 2017 #13
As someone who loves snow, I have felt cheated this winter and may be the only Squinch Mar 2017 #15
Are you lucky to not have to shovel the stuff? Or drive in it? FailureToCommunicate Mar 2017 #17
I have to drive in it, but for storms I park in a pay garage so I don't have to shovel. Squinch Mar 2017 #20
I am on board...I like snow too... Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #25
Heaven! Squinch Mar 2017 #31
Actually, of course, it's been a relatively mild winter snow wise. Especially compared to FailureToCommunicate Mar 2017 #18
These storms usually miss Pittsburgh FakeNoose Mar 2017 #19
Expecting 15" around here. Had to work during the last storm. This one's probably the same. briv1016 Mar 2017 #22
You risk your life to get to work. I assume no 'job' benefits like hazard pay, or double salary. Sunlei Mar 2017 #29
Link to NWS' weather warnings map nitpicker Mar 2017 #23
Here in Ohio, we are supposed to get a foot of snow...but Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #24
near houston we had couple humid, hot rain days. north wind dropped us to 40s/50s I love climate Sunlei Mar 2017 #28
NWS forecast for snow in DC area mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2017 #30
omg, 66 & beautiful near Houston. Usually its like a muggie swamp. We have California weather! Sunlei Mar 2017 #32

Soxfan58

(3,479 posts)
3. Contrary to popular belief
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 07:40 AM
Mar 2017

The US keep going north of Boston. There is a State called Maine, and we are getting 20"

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
5. I know what you mean
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 07:44 AM
Mar 2017

being from flyover country. If it ain't in NYC or LA, it just don't count in the media.

NutmegYankee

(16,199 posts)
16. Funny you mention that.
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 12:23 PM
Mar 2017

There are two entire states between New York City and Boston, not that people would ever know from the news media.

Demsrule86

(68,576 posts)
26. 20 inches wow? Here is Ohio,we are expecting 12 but we get snow effect so who knows.
Mon Mar 13, 2017, 08:35 AM
Mar 2017

My sis lived in New Hampshire...at the time we were living in Georgia...I remember a beautiful spring day...when sis called and said she was getting 6-8 inches...I said rain??? There will be floods...she said...no, it is going to snow. Thus, I looked it up...although Boston is often mentioned with big storms...Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire and of course my former state Connecticut also get wiped out with snow...

MarianJack

(10,237 posts)
4. By the time this winter is over up here in Maine,...
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 07:43 AM
Mar 2017

...the kids' Summer vacation may be a long Fourth of July weekend!

PEACE!

EarthFirst

(2,900 posts)
6. Looks like we're in the 12"-18" with 20" + locally forecast
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 08:04 AM
Mar 2017

Lovely!

We're just recovering, and some are still without power from a massive wind storm last week.

Cleanup efforts will certainly be hindered as a result of this forecasted storm.

Hopefully the weakened trees and infrastructure are not too heavily damaged by a heavy snowfall.

Grocery stores should be entertaining today!

Good luck, everyone!

 

bunnies

(15,859 posts)
10. At this point, I'll be happy when "feels like" gets above zero again.
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 08:21 AM
Mar 2017

Enough!! -14? In March? WTF?!

 

bunnies

(15,859 posts)
12. Like that here too. Still windy as hell today.
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 08:56 AM
Mar 2017

Just checked again. Up to -12! Woohoo! But last Wednesday, what was is, 60? How much snow are you in for? Looking like just over a foot for us. Damn snow blower broke last storm. We figured, oh... we'll be fine.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
13. Ugh!
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 09:28 AM
Mar 2017

After having a taste of spring, I just want it to be here already. I am so sick of winter!

It's nice here in Boston today, but it's freezing. Not looking forward to the snow.

Squinch

(50,949 posts)
15. As someone who loves snow, I have felt cheated this winter and may be the only
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 09:58 AM
Mar 2017

one happy to hear this news.

Cocoa and mystery books in a chair by the window!

Demsrule86

(68,576 posts)
25. I am on board...I like snow too...
Mon Mar 13, 2017, 08:32 AM
Mar 2017

I plan to lay in some fun food...light fires in the fireplaces...read some good books sip adult beverages (love fancy coffee and martinis),hot cocoa too with marshmallows...and watch the snow fall.

FailureToCommunicate

(14,014 posts)
18. Actually, of course, it's been a relatively mild winter snow wise. Especially compared to
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 01:47 PM
Mar 2017

two years ago, when Eastern Massachusetts got upwards of NINE FEET of snow.

They say one disadvantage of the lack of cold, snowy winter is a potential boom in the deer tick population.

FakeNoose

(32,639 posts)
19. These storms usually miss Pittsburgh
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 02:16 PM
Mar 2017

We're in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, closer to Ohio than the East Coast.

The storms usually come up the coastline and meet up with the cold front coming east from the Great Lakes.
We'll get an inch or two of snow, rarely more than that. Harrisburg and further east, they get wiped out.

Don't forget that Punxsutawney Phil did say we're getting 6 more weeks of winter!
It'll all be over in a few days.


briv1016

(1,570 posts)
22. Expecting 15" around here. Had to work during the last storm. This one's probably the same.
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 08:45 PM
Mar 2017

Gotta love part time retail with no benefits. At least I have 4-wheel drive.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
29. You risk your life to get to work. I assume no 'job' benefits like hazard pay, or double salary.
Mon Mar 13, 2017, 10:37 AM
Mar 2017

Demsrule86

(68,576 posts)
24. Here in Ohio, we are supposed to get a foot of snow...but
Mon Mar 13, 2017, 07:49 AM
Mar 2017

who knows...we get lake effect...12 degrees this morning.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
28. near houston we had couple humid, hot rain days. north wind dropped us to 40s/50s I love climate
Mon Mar 13, 2017, 10:27 AM
Mar 2017

change, love extreme weather as long as it's not to "extreme", floods, blizzards, sub-zero unsafe temps. I've lived in places the weather will kill you, it's not fun.

BE SAFE East Coasters! stay warm!

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,446 posts)
30. NWS forecast for snow in DC area
Mon Mar 13, 2017, 12:39 PM
Mar 2017
NWS forecast for snow in DC area similar to ours, but we all have low confidence in totals along & E of I-95. More: http://wapo.st/2mX58sk


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Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
32. omg, 66 & beautiful near Houston. Usually its like a muggie swamp. We have California weather!
Mon Mar 13, 2017, 04:32 PM
Mar 2017

I love climate change today.

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