Triple Threat of Winter Storms Targets New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

New York City, NY — A series of powerful winter storms is expected to bring significant snowfall and hazardous conditions to the New York City area, as well as parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, beginning next week.

The FOX Forecast Center has identified at least three separate storm systems that will move across the United States, potentially impacting tens of millions of Americans from coast to coast. The first storm is forecast to develop over the Plains early next week, with the potential to bring heavy snowfall to the Northeast by midweek.

‘We are seeing a significant shift in the jet stream pattern, which will lead to multiple chances for snow in the New York City area over the next week,’ said Audrey Puente, a meteorologist with FOX 5 NY. ‘The first storm system will pass to our south, but we could still see accumulating snowfall in the region.’

The National Weather Service has already issued a winter storm watch for parts of New Jersey, effective from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. The watch warns of potentially hazardous travel conditions due to heavy snow and ice.

The second storm is expected to develop over the Plains by Wednesday, with snow spreading into the Midwest by Thursday before moving into the Northeast. A third storm system is expected to form late in the week, bringing yet another round of winter weather to the region over the weekend.

While exact snowfall totals are still uncertain, forecast models suggest that areas north of New York City, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange Counties, could see double-digit snowfall totals. The National Weather Service is urging residents to prepare for slick roads and potential travel disruptions.

‘Persons should consider delaying all travel unless absolutely necessary,’ the NWS advised. ‘If travel is required, drivers should exercise extreme caution, especially on bridges and overpasses, which can become particularly hazardous during winter weather events.’

The active weather pattern is expected to continue throughout much of February, with no significant warm-up in sight for the East Coast. Residents in the Tri-State area are advised to stay tuned to the latest forecast updates as the storms approach.