MORECAST meteorologists continue tracking a major winter storm, having significant impacts from the Lower Mississippi Valley, northeastward through the mid-Atlantic, including the major metro areas of Memphis, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City.
A major winter storm with blizzard conditions, significant ice accumulation as well as coastal flooding and beach erosion is well underway through the Mid-Atlantic region. Major cities along the East Coast have already recorded close to or over a foot of snow with more on the way throughout the day Saturday. A state of emergency has been declared for Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, West Virginia and Delaware.
Snow totals as of 1pm EST Saturday
New York City: 16″
Washington D.C.: 16″
Baltimore: 21.9″
Philadelphia: 17.1″
Looking Ahead:
For the D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia region, snow will continue through most of the day Saturday. Strong wind gusts will accompany this snow, creating blizzard conditions which have already made travel impassable and will likely lead to more road closures. Additionally, the combination of heavy snow and strong winds will lead to the risk of increased power outages along the urban corridor from Washington DC northward to Philadelphia. Look for snow accumulations of 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) across these areas, with locally over 2 feet (60 cm) to the west of Washington, DC.
New York City will see 1-2 feet (30-60 cm), locally up to 30 inches (75 cm), of snow Saturday into early Sunday, with extreme southern New England receiving under 6 inches (15 cm). High tides and strong winds have caused coastal flooding along the coast of New Jersey down into Delmarva.
Through the Southern Appalachians region, a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has fallen, with portions of North Carolina receiving high accumulations of ice. Hundreds of thousands of residents are without power in North Carolina due to the high ice accumulations on power lines and trees.
Travel and logistical delays have been widespread with thousands of flights canceled. Transit systems in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and New Jersey have shut down due to the snow. Treacherous roads have caused thousands of accidents and have lead to 9 reported fatalities. Dangerous travel conditions will continue for the Mid-Atlantic region. Stay safe by avoiding travel at all costs and use your MORECAST app to keep up with the latest forecasts.
2:05pm EST Saturday – Time lapse of the blizzard in Washington DC
All white on the night: This time-lapse video shows streets in Washington DC getting buried under a blanket of snow https://t.co/RYL5QiqZJS
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) January 23, 2016
2:00pm EST Saturday – Flooding in Sea Isle City, New Jersey
The water has reached the parking meters in Sea Isle City, NJ. More amazing storm video https://t.co/ER8tx9edI1 https://t.co/Q1109DGhsA
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) January 23, 2016
1:42pm EST Saturday – Philadelphia residents having fun in the snow
More sledding video #blizzard2016 @KYWNewsradio @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/FJsMSUqK5E
— Hadas Kuznits (@hadaskuznits) January 23, 2016
12:40pm EST Saturday – NYC issues travel ban
#BREAKING: Gov. Cuomo announces NYC travel ban on roads; Metro-North, LIRR and some subway lines to be closed https://t.co/JlCUUEPBy4
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) January 23, 2016
11:45am EST Saturday – New York MTA will shutdown bus service
An orderly shutdown of all local, limited and express bus service is planned to begin at noon. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly.
— NYCT Buses (@NYCTBus) January 23, 2016
11:29am EST Saturday – NYC Mayor De Blasio considers travel ban
NYC Mayor @BilldeBlasio: "We are seriously considering a full travel ban" #Blizzard2016 https://t.co/JgK8rR6zdk https://t.co/0WmJxkoZoC
— CNN (@CNN) January 23, 2016
11:25am EST Saturday – Panda at the National Zoo enjoys the snow in D.C.
Tian Tian woke up this morning to a lot of snow, and he was pretty excited about it. ?? #blizzard2016 pic.twitter.com/GrhI9t1u7j
— National Zoo (@NationalZoo) January 23, 2016
11:00am EST Saturday – Secret Service Agent outside the White House
Outside the White House. More storm photos: https://t.co/5wg9vTj1ep pic.twitter.com/iTMDIif3UO
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 23, 2016
9:43 am EST Saturday – Coastal flooding in North Wildwood, New Jersey
Officer Kopetsky pushing a stranded motorist stuck in the water. Stay off of the roads and don't drive through water pic.twitter.com/RFKbONXJMT
— North Wildwood PD (@NorthWildwoodPD) January 23, 2016
9:37am EST Saturday – North Carolina reports 147,980 without power
9 am power outage #s: estimated 147,980. Hardest hit: Wake Co at more than 62,000, followed by Johnston/Harnett/Nash/Cumberland cos #ncwx
— NC Emergency Managem (@NCEmergency) January 23, 2016
09:05am EST Saturday – MORECAST User musterait from Manheim, Pennsylvania.
09:00am EST Saturday – Westport
Conditions rapidly deteriorating on the shoreline. 95 in Westport pic.twitter.com/NtKvNeb9fn
— Eweather (@Eweather13) 23. Januar 2016
08:03am EST Saturday
Ein von Mike (@ballzgotw8) gepostetes Foto am 23. Jan 2016 um 4:50 Uhr
06:51am EST Saturday
Virginia State Police respond to 841 traffic crashes in storm, 607 disabled vehicles. https://t.co/XbVfAJ736R pic.twitter.com/wcPsxG0zJh
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) 23. Januar 2016
7:50pm EST Friday Virginia State Police report over 800 Crashes
VSP responded to 800+ Traffic Crashes & 600+ disabled vehicles Friday #vasnow #winterstormjonas #stayhomeifyoucan pic.twitter.com/lTmATtbl0z
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) January 23, 2016
7:15pm EST Friday I-75 closes in Kentucky
I-75 in Kentucky closed due to large number of accidents, state patrol says https://t.co/Bk6iHHnj11 #blizzard2016 pic.twitter.com/VSuvvfMzad
— CNN (@CNN) January 22, 2016
4:30pm EST Friday Dangerous road conditions in Virgina
Hundreds of accidents reported in Virginia, drivers warned to stay home. https://t.co/84X8OnT9EN pic.twitter.com/f5DH2Fxlvv
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) January 22, 2016
3:00pm EST Friday Snow coming down in Virginia
10:25am EST Friday National Guard getting ready for blizzard
West Virginia gov mobilizes National Guard for winter storm: https://t.co/c6VRkxZ1qT #winterstormjonas
— NGAUS (@NGAUS1878) January 22, 2016
08:30am EST Friday
Metro (Washington area) to suspend service during blizzard
RT @wmata Metro to suspend service during blizzard: https://t.co/d9lllSPiHW #wmata pic.twitter.com/G8OpjtypOy
— Maryland.gov (@StateMaryland) 22. January 2016
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