A WINTER STORM WARNING AND A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON, NY HAS ALSO ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FOR ALONG THE MID-ATLANTIC COAST UP THROUGH THE COAST OF NEW ENGLAND INCLUDING NYC AND LONG ISLAND. Currently in the Bronx, the temperature is 30°F with an overcast sky and snow. The snow developed around 1pm and is picking up in intensity. The storm system responsible for the snow is now churning up the coast and intensifying as time progresses. This storm has already been an over achiever producing 2 feet of snow in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. region. The minimal central pressure of this Nor'easter is deepening, we are dealing with a stronger storm than was anticipated. I now expect snow totals in the Five Boroughs and into Long Island to be between 1 to 2 feet by tomorrow. With the storm system intensifying we will also see the winds associated with this Nor'easter to be stronger especially across Long Island. Winds have the potential to gust over 60 MPH and perhaps approaching hurricane force as the peak of this storm. This Blizzard will likely rank in the top 10 in the record books. The storm quickly move out by noon tomorrow. Expect cold temperatures to linger as an arctic air mass continues its influence in the Northeast. The next chance of precipitation will come on Christmas Day. At the moment, NCEP forecast models are calling for a rain/snow scenario but we are still days away.
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