A major winter storm is making post-Christmas travel extremely dangerous in parts of the Northeast, and the storm is expected to bring the most snow to New York City in years.
The storm is also affecting flights. More than 1,000 flights have been canceled so far Friday, with New York City’s three airports and Detroit Metro Airport hardest hit.
The storm first hit the Midwest. People in Wisconsin and Michigan are waking up to a layer of ice on the roads, so drivers should use extra caution.
On Friday morning, freezing rain moves east into Pennsylvania and will cover the entire state all day, making roads extremely dangerous. An ice storm warning is in effect for nearly 1 million people in parts of western Pennsylvania.
On the northern side of this storm, where temperatures are cold enough to create snow instead of ice, heavy snow is expected in parts of New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Children go sledding through Central Park on December 14, 2025 in New York City.
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Snow will begin in Western New York on Friday morning and reach New York City by 5 pm Friday.
The snow will be heavy at times and will greatly reduce visibility, making travel hazardous.
Snow and Ice Potential: Friday, 6 pm ET Map
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The snow will continue overnight and end in New York City around 9 am.
New York City is forecast to receive about 7 inches of snow, the most snow in nearly four years.
Snow and Ice Potential: Friday and Saturday Morning Map
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A winter storm warning is in effect for the tri-state region. Six to nine inches of snow is possible in upstate New York, and 10 inches of snow is possible in the Hudson Valley. Five to 8 inches are forecast for northern New Jersey, while Hartford, Connecticut, could receive around 4 inches.
Philadelphia can expect 1 to 3 inches of a sleet and snow mix, along with a coating of ice, making travel difficult Friday night. Baltimore can also expect icy roads.
