Brace for Heavy Snow: East Coast Weekend Blizzard Threat
Brace for Heavy Snow in the East This Weekend
A powerful nor'easter is set to unleash inches—or even feet—of snow across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast starting Sunday, potentially rivaling historic storms with blizzard conditions threatening major cities[1][2].
Storm Timeline and Snow Projections
Snow will begin pushing into areas like Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City by early Sunday afternoon, intensifying overnight as the system undergoes bombogenesis off the coast[2]. AccuWeather predicts 6 to 12 inches along the I-95 corridor, escalating to 12 to 18 inches near Long Island and southeastern New England, with isolated spots reaching 26 inches amid rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour[1]. Winds gusting 40 to 70 mph could spark widespread power outages and coastal flooding from New Jersey to Massachusetts[1][2].
Impacts and Preparation Tips
Blizzard warnings cover tens of millions, including New York City for the first time in years, with New Jersey's governor declaring a state of emergency[1]. Expect travel chaos, beach erosion, and slushy roads; stock essentials, avoid driving, and monitor updates to stay safe through Monday[1][3].
About the Organizations Mentioned
AccuWeather
**AccuWeather**, a family-owned global leader in commercial weather forecasting, delivers superior accuracy to save lives, protect property, and aid businesses worldwide, reaching 1.5 billion people via media, apps, and enterprise services.[1][3][6] Founded in 1962 by Dr. Joel N. Myers—a Penn State meteorology graduate student dubbed the "father of modern commercial meteorology"—the company began with a $150 contract for a local gas company's winter forecast.[1][2][3][7] Initially focused on seasonal predictions for utilities, highways, and resorts, it renamed to AccuWeather in 1964 (or 1971 per some records) and expanded to year-round services by 1971.[1][4] Headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, it now employs about 500, including over 100 meteorologists, with Joel Myers as CEO and brother Evan as COO.[1] Key innovations define its legacy: the first TV seven-day forecast (1975), electronic newspaper weather pages and broadcast graphics (1986), worldwide services (1983), and pioneering extended forecasts like 45-day outlooks (2013).[1][2][5] Milestones include official forecaster for the 1980 Winter Olympics, a 2005 ESRI GIS award, early Katrina warnings (2006), and a 2017 ForecastWatch ranking as the world's most accurate forecaster.[2][5] Strategic moves encompass AccuWeather.com (2016), TV Network (2015), China partnerships (2015), and tools like StoryTeller+ for newsrooms.[1][2][5] Today, over 1,000 firms like Amazon and Starbucks rely on its data, drawn from sources including the National Weather Service, powering apps, radar maps, and analytics amid digital growth.[1][3] Celebrating 60 years in 2022, AccuWeather thrives as a tech innovator, blending meteorology wit
