China News Service, February 1, according to the US Chinese website, starting on the evening of January 31, local time, a long-lasting winter storm will hit the three states of the United States and last until the morning of February 2 local time. Sometime.
It is expected that in the New York City area, more than a foot of snow is likely to be seen.
Data map: The picture shows a stalled bus in Queens, New York after the snow, interrupting street traffic.
China News Agency issued Wei Xi photo
Newather meteorologist Bill Dege said that the snowfall will begin later on January 31, local time, and will continue until February 2.
There will be 6 to 12 inches of snow in parts of the three states. It is expected that more than one foot of snow will be seen in the New York City area.
At the same time, New York City will experience strong winds of 25 miles per hour, especially during the night from January 31 to February 1.
Although the wind speed has not reached the blizzard level, with the low temperature of less than 20 degrees Celsius accompanied by the strong wind, the real body feeling will be "cold to the bone".
Dege said: "This will make road commuting dangerous. Commuting on the morning of February 1 may be particularly messy." Dege also said that although several heavy snow warnings have been cancelled in New York City this winter, this snowfall The possibility is great.
According to reports, on February 1, local time, warmer weather will usher in, which means that some areas of New Jersey and Long Island can see snow turning into sleet.
But the Hudson Valley and inland areas of New Jersey may see several inches of snow.