Weather: Nor’easter could drop foot of snow on CT

- Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy signed an order activating a statewide travel ban that will begin at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday and remain in effect until further notice.

The storm could bring record-low temperatures late on Monday into Tuesday, as well as “blizzard conditions in places, hard travel and power outages”, The National Weather Service has warned.

A blizzard watch issued by the National Weather Service will go into effect Tuesday afternoon until later that evening.

New York City’s public schools are closed on Tuesday in anticipation of the blizzard.

A massive blizzard is expected to bury much of the East Coast in snow on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The next major snowstorm didn’t hit until March 8, 1941; however, conditions weren’t almost as brutal. Snow will be mixed in with sleet at times tonight, the advisory said.

Accumulations.in the Washington DC area - 4 to 6 inches. Temperatures are forecast for the low 20s Monday morning with wind gusts from the north between 10 and 15 miles per hour. In and around Philly, the forecast now calls for at least 7 inches of snow and a maximum of 21 inches.

“Snow totals should range from 1-2” for most of us. Winter storm warnings and watches were issued for the remainder of the Northeast. Light snow may appear Tuesday night into Wednesday as a low pressure trough collides with the storm. However, snow will begin to move in from the northwest during the evening.

Visibility at times during the storm could be near zero, so officials are advising residents to stay inside during the storm.

“The potential exists for a storm with strong winds and coastal flooding“, Buccola said.

“It’s going to be a very active next several days or so, definitely prepare”, says Tim. With a good mix of clouds and sun, highs will climb into the upper 30s for the afternoon. “We urge people to be safe on the roads, as the greatest impact from this storm is forecasted to be hazardous driving conditions from blowing and drifting snow, creating near whiteout conditions”. That will help define the line between who gets a half-foot of snow, who gets a foot, and who gets a foot-and-a-half.