New Jersey, New York, Long Island and Southeastern Massachusetts Face Extreme Winter Storm With 12+ Inches and Dangerous Winds Tonight

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — Extreme winter storm impacts are expected tonight into tomorrow across most of New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, and southeastern Massachusetts, including Boston, as a powerful Nor’easter intensifies offshore.

Forecasters are warning this will be a very dangerous winter storm, capable of producing 12 inches or more of fresh snowfall, along with high wind gusts that could create near-blizzard conditions in some areas.

Extreme Impact Zone Includes NJ, NYC and Boston

The highest-impact corridor includes:

Most of New Jersey
New York City and surrounding boroughs
Long Island, including Brookhaven and coastal communities
Southeastern Massachusetts, including Boston and Cape Cod

This region is highlighted for the most severe snowfall and wind combination overnight.

12+ Inches of Snow Likely in Hard-Hit Areas

Snowfall projections indicate:

Widespread double-digit totals
12 inches or more in parts of New Jersey and the NYC metro
Significant accumulation across Long Island
Heavy snowfall extending into southeastern Massachusetts

Localized totals could exceed forecasts where persistent snow bands develop.

High Wind Gusts Add to the Danger

Strong winds wrapping around the intensifying coastal low will:

Reduce visibility dramatically
Create blowing and drifting snow
Increase risk of power outages
Make travel extremely hazardous

Coastal sections of New Jersey, Long Island, and Massachusetts are especially vulnerable to stronger gusts.

Travel Conditions Expected to Deteriorate Rapidly

Major highways including:

I-95 corridor
Garden State Parkway
Long Island Expressway
Massachusetts Turnpike

could become snow-covered and dangerous overnight as snowfall rates increase.

Air travel disruptions are also likely at major hubs including Newark, LaGuardia, JFK, and Boston Logan.

Southeastern Massachusetts and Boston in the Crosshairs

Boston and surrounding southeastern Massachusetts communities are firmly within the heavy snow zone. With cold air in place, accumulation efficiency will be high, and strong coastal winds may intensify impacts along Cape Cod and nearby shoreline areas.

Final Preparations Urged

Officials are urging residents to:

Avoid unnecessary travel
Prepare for potential power outages
Secure outdoor objects
Complete storm preparations immediately

Conditions are expected to worsen quickly tonight and remain dangerous into tomorrow.

Bottom Line

New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, and southeastern Massachusetts — including Boston — are bracing for an extreme winter storm capable of delivering 12+ inches of snow and powerful wind gusts.

This is shaping up to be one of the most impactful winter events of the season for the Northeast.

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