Winter 2017 Snow Blizzard in New York and Northeast United States

ICMS, Inc. Reports

By: Tom Okure, Ph.D
March 14, 2017

2017 Snow Blizzard in Northeast United States

NYS Capitol

Expected to rank among Top 5 All-time Storm. Blizzard storm warnings are in effect throughout New York State and the Northeast U.S. Currently snowing about 2 to 3.5 inches per hour in many areas, very low visibility, and dry powdery snow with strong winds. In Central New York and a large portion of the Southern Tier, snow estimates range from 13 to 30 inches.

Tuesday night and into Wednesday, the snow is expected to become lighter. However the wind picks up with blowing, drifting snow becoming a major issue with very cold temperatures making driving and travel hazardous. Airlines have grounded and cancelled thousand of their flights and school and many businesses are closed. Eight Governors in the Northeast U.S. have declared a state of emergency in their states. Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York State declared a snow emergency in all 62 counties of New York State.

Harzadous driving conditions

In his briefing this morning, the governor declared a tractor trailer ban on the major highways in the state, including Route 17 and Interstate 84 and the New York State Thruway.

The Governor noted that the blizzard warnings was being lifted in New York City and on the island, since the storm is not as severe as originally expected. However, he noted that the storm is more severe in upstate New York. Consequently, Cuomo said the state's response focus for the winter storm has shifted to the mid-Hudson Valley, the Capital District and the Southern Tier from New York City and Long Island.

The major statewide storm is creating serious hazardous driving conditions. The state and city snow plow vehicles are out clearing snow through the duration of the storm. Drivers out in the storm are warned to watch out for the snow plow vehicles on the highways and city streets and giving them plenty of room to do their work.

NYS department of transporation (DOT) snow plows on the highways

It is very dangerous to drive too closely to snow plows for many obvious reasons. Unless it is absolutely necessary to be out there, everyone is advised to stay off the roads if you can and stay warm while the storm passing through. Forecast show temperatures returning back closer to normal by Thursday and early Friday even though another smaller weather system is supposed to bring some wet snow with rain in the weekend.

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