Summary
Meteorologists are watching a winter storm called Winter Storm Fern, which could drop more than 6 inches of snow on New York City starting Sunday. The storm is expected to impact a large part of the U.S. from the Southern Plains to Virginia with snow and ice. As of now, no official weather warnings have been issued, but people should keep an eye on forecasts as the weekend nears.
Key Facts
- A winter storm named Fern may bring over 6 inches of snow to New York City starting Sunday.
- The storm is expected to affect 19 states from the Southern Plains to Virginia.
- New York City currently has a 59% chance of seeing 6 inches or more of snow.
- No winter storm warnings have been issued yet since the storm is still several days away.
- A winter storm warning is issued when at least 6 inches of snow is expected in 12 hours.
- Possible effects include hazardous travel and very cold temperatures.
- Areas further south may see even more severe conditions, like heavy snow, ice, and power outages.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) is urging people to monitor local forecasts closely.
