Posted 44 minutes ago – National Weather Service
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Heavy snow, strong winds and very cold wind chills expected tonight into Friday afternoon.
Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 1 pm EST Friday.
  • Locations: New York City, Northeast New Jersey and Southern Westchester County.
  • Hazard types: snow and blowing snow.
  • Accumulations: snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches.
  • Winds: north 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up to 35 mph.
  • Wind chills, zero to 10 below zero late tonight and Friday.
  • Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.
  • Temperatures: falling through the 20s tonight and into the teens late tonight into Friday.
  • Timing: occasional light snow, becoming a steady wind driven heavy snowfall tonight into Friday morning.
  • Impacts: heavy snowfall, and blowing and drifting of powdery snow tonight into Friday will create dangerous travel conditions and could impact Snow Plowing operations. Wind chills below zero could lead to frostbite or hypothermia for anyone exposed to the cold.

Recommended actions

A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only Travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food. And Water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Excerpted from ready.govBefore:
  • Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit:
    • Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete list of recommended products.
    • Sand to improve traction.
    • Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.
    • Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
    • Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm.
  • More about:
  • What to do before winter storms and extreme cold.
Excerpted from ready.gov During:
  • Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack - a major cause of death in the winter. If you must shovel snow, stretch before going outside.
  • Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly.
  • Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately.
  • Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your residence cooler than normal. Temporarily close off heat to some rooms.