Weather Prediction Center/NOAA
Winter storms are expected to sweep through the Northeast through Valentine's Day.
Up to a foot of snow is expected to fall in parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, intense storms bring the risk of coastal flooding along New Jersey and Long Island.
The influence of northeast winds will begin Monday evening and continue until Tuesday morning. The storm is expected to reach the New England region by then.
Despite forecasts of snow and rain, forecasters say it will be relatively warm across the eastern United States compared to previous weeks, given the lack of cold air from Canada.
Up to a foot of snow and coastal flooding in Pennsylvania
Carbon and Monroe counties in eastern Pennsylvania are expected to see the heaviest snowfall in the state, up to 12 inches.
Meanwhile, more than half a foot of snow is expected to fall in central Pennsylvania, including State College. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. More than an inch of snow per hour is expected to fall during that time. The NWS said the heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday morning.
A winter storm is expected to move into the central region. #PAwx Monday night and lasts until Tuesday noon. Snowfall could exceed 6 inches, especially in the northern part of the state. The heaviest snow could fall during the commute Tuesday morning. pic.twitter.com/eybHMPWXuY
— NWS State College (@NWSStateCollege) February 11, 2024
Meanwhile, minor coastal flooding is possible Sunday through Tuesday in the southeast near Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey. NWS said prepare for partial or full road closures.
Coastal flooding is expected to be a greater threat from near Atlantic City to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, especially with intense storms expected to pass through on Tuesday.
A lot of snow fell in New York City and Long Island.
Areas of upstate New York, including Binghamton and Ithaca, are expected to receive more than 7 inches of snow over the next few days. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are expected to fall Monday.
In counties like Monticello, further south of Binghamton, the snow could be even heavier, with up to a foot of snow possible Monday evening. Meanwhile, light snowfall is expected north of Binghamton, as is Syracuse, with less than an inch of snow total.
Rain and wet snow are expected in New York City early this week. The borough and Long Island are expected to see less than 2 inches of snow Monday night into Tuesday.
Of greater concern is coastal flooding on Long Island's South Shore. The NWS said buildings with basements near parking lots, parks and the waterfront are particularly vulnerable.
Travel to New England to be suspended due to strong winds and heavy snow
Heavy snowfall of 4 to 8 inches and wind gusts reaching 40 mph are expected in northern Connecticut, northern Rhode Island and much of Massachusetts early this week.
Winter storm watches will be issued for cities such as Hartford and Putnam in Connecticut. Providence, Rhode Island; Boston and Amherst, Massachusetts. The NWS said to be especially careful while traveling given the harsh weather conditions.
The winter storm will also impact southwestern Maine and the small tip of southern New Hampshire. Places like Sanford and Dover in Maine and Concord and Manchester in New Hampshire could see more than 6 inches of snow.