New York Winter Storm: The Photos You Need to See

Some places will get hit with more than a foot of snow.

There will be different stages of the storm.

Forecast models predict a fast-moving disturbance tracking into the Northeast on Sunday will explosively intensify on Monday once its reaches the Atlantic ocean east of Long Island.

Due to the rapid intensification and expected strength of this system, winds will increase substantially on Monday.

Once that snow moves out, a major storm system moves in midday Sunday, with periods of light to moderate snow. The winter storm warning for the area will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday night. This typically happens when there is a large temperature gradient, usually between a cold continental air mass and warm sea-surface temperatures. Even away from the storm, airline disruptions can occur as flight crews are displaced.

The heaviest snows were expected to begin Sunday.

Near whiteout conditions are predicted for some areas, and at the height of the storm, snow could fall at a rate of two to four inches per hour. Blizzard conditions will be possible in southeastern New Hampshire.

Temperatures, which were so mild yesterday, will continue to drop throughout the day. Boston has 125 public schools with about 56,000 students.

New Yorkers woke up to near-blizzard conditions as wind-driven snow reduced visibility, made streets almost impassible and morning commutes a challenge at best.

In Westbrook, Maine, workers hustled to clear about a foot of snow from a restaurant parking lot. The steady snow will taper to snow showers from northwest to southeast during the morning, but the snow may linger into the early afternoon near the seacoast.

Parts of the Commonwealth that lie north of the CT and Rhode Island borders could see accumulation between 8 and 12 inches, while the northeastern section of the state is expected to get between 12 and 16 inches, according to the weather service. East and south of Concord, 16 to 24 inches of snow are likely. But the winter chill was expected to stick around and the region braced for more snow. Vorheesville and Feura Bush, both in Albany County, had 18 inches of wet snow – the most in the state. However, strong wind gusts, perhaps topping 40 miles per hour, will sweep across the corridor.

Expected high winds could cause power outages. High tide at noon time tomorrow will be the most impact. Strong gusty winds as well beginning late tonight.