The outer most edges of the storm started moving onshore at 5 a.m. The snow will move in after 8 a.m. Snow may fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
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This time, forecasters at the National Weather Service said we’re looking at the potential of only two inches at most from this storm. Snow totals of four to six inches are possible in Butler, Warren and Clinton counties where the snow has been steady.
Wednesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 9am.
Bursts of snow later today may quickly drop visibility, so drivers should be careful through Tuesday. Let’s go through some specifics – what has changed, what hasn’t, and how much snow you can expect.
South and east suburbs, from the New Jersey Shore up to Long Island and across the Long Island Sound into CT will see 3 to 5 inches with the possibility of 6 inches or more over the east end of Long Island again.
The winter storm that struck the Northeast has prompted every public school in Rhode Island to close down for the day, except one.
The Associated Press contributed to this article. Clouds will increase this evening into tonight with lows in the 20s and 30s overnight. We are caught in a northwest flow, which brings cold air and snow showers from time to time.
The storms spanning Sunday night to Tuesday and the upcoming new moon will also put coastal areas at risk for minor coastal flooding.
Pre-dawn snow coated roads early Wednesday, presenting a challenge for morning commuters and school officials trying to decide whether hold classes as scheduled.
“Kent County and the Grand Rapids metro area is not included in the warning or advisory, but occasional snow showers, slippery conditions, and accumulations there of about 2″ to 3” are likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain.
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Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
