![]() And spring begins next week with a quiet start. J/ 10:45 AM / CBS Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Our Tuesday is already off to a gorgeous start with highs near 80 this afternoon after a messy Monday. The chance for rain returns late Friday into Saturday morning. Temperatures tick back up through the rest of the week, with highs expected in the 50s Thursday through Saturday and a cloudy but dry forecast for New York City's annual St. Thursday gets off to a cold start with wind chills in the 20s, but then we warm nicely into the afternoon. The gusty winds continue this evening, then settle overnight. What's Next? Check Out the 10-Day Forecast However, New York State Police and the state's Department of Transportation lifted all previous restrictions on tandem and empty tractor-trailers that began Monday. Hochul's emergency order remains in effect for impacted counties, as additional snow and especially the wind will produce hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday morning. ![]() Phil Murphy also declared a state of emergency for a number of New Jersey counties. She also activated the National Guard to assist as needed. Kathy Hochul, whose hometown of Buffalo was ravaged by its deadliest snowstorm in decades late last year, declared a New York state of emergency ahead of the storm. Though the snowfall totals didn't set records even in the hardest-hit areas, it was so heavy a foot and a half felt more like 3 feet. But temperatures plunged, meaning roads could be icy in spots Wednesday, especially in areas that got more snow. While the gusts lingered well into the late morning and early afternoon, any lingering snow had turned to sporadic flakes overnight, following Tuesday's steady, consistent snowfall. The Jersey Shore, entirely bereft of snow from the latest storm, saw some of the most intense gusts Tuesday, topping 50 mph. It comes after gusts of 40-50 mph pummeled coastal areas in New Jersey, Connecticut and on Long Island overnight. Wednesday began very windy and struggled to push temperatures out of the low 40s, though it will be sunny. The strongest nor'easter of the season besieged the tri-state with wave after wave of snow and/or rain (depending on your location) over the course of a roughly 36-hour period that only began to wrap up early Wednesday after dumping nearly a foot and a half of snow on parts of New York - and a scrape of slush, or less, in others. The snow tapered off overnight, but we're looking at strong winds Wednesday the weather improves after that in a serious way (if you don't believe us, look at the 10-day projected highs below).The governors of New York and New Jersey issued states of emergency ahead of the storm, implementing commercial vehicle restrictions on highways and mobilizing emergency personnel.A tricky nor'easter dumped as much as 17 inches of snow in parts of the Hudson Valley, to just trace amounts in NYC the Hudson Valley saw the heaviest snow, along with northern New Jersey.New Jersey Transit has temporarily suspended all bus, River LINE and Access Link services for the remainder of Saturday and is expected to resume Sunday, while Newark Light Rail and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail remain on regular weekend schedules for as long as conditions allow safe operation.Ĭustomers may see the possibility of delays, detours and potential service cancellations as a result of the storm's impacts.ĬLICK HERE for the latest on mass transit impacts in the Tri-State area. NJ Transit will communicate the resumption of these services following an evaluation of the storm's impacts. Service is expected to resume at the start of the service day on Sunday. For more information, visit /life.ĭue to severe winter weather, New Jersey Transit has suspended all bus, River LINE and Access Link services for the remainder of Saturday. If you are on life-sustaining medical equipment, ensure that you alert PSE&G in advance and notify your local police and fire departments. ![]() Murphy talks with Eyewitness News about the latest storm developments: The three criteria for a blizzard are blowing or falling snow, winds of at least 35 miles per hour, and visibility of a quarter mile or less for at least three hours. The National Weather Service confirmed a blizzard along the coast. "It's a statewide event, but the shore is getting clobbered.Please stay home. "The shore is getting clobbered," Murphy said. They urged that if you must travel, extra precautions must be taken amid potentially life-threatening conditions. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, and the big message from officials was to stay home. NEW JERSEY (WABC) - Snow from the winter nor'easter was blew sideways across New Jersey Saturday as high winds combined with the snow to create dangerous conditions, particularly along the coastal areas. Snow from the arriving nor'easter was blowing sideways Saturday as high winds combined with the snow to create dangerous conditions.
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