After days of warmer-than-average temperatures, a cold front on Wednesday brought snow to New York State, and winter weather advisories are in effect until late afternoon.
Social media users documented large flakes and fresh powder as it lined city streets.
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Snow was steadily falling in Buffalo, with the New York Post and the National Weather Service (NWS) expecting parts of the Empire State to be able to see up to 6 inches (15 centimeters).
“A strong storm will sweep through the northeast tonight – Wednesday evening. Areas to the left of the storm track will see some spring snow. To the right of the storm track, a series of thunderstorms are expected to occur Wednesday, some of which could produce damaging gusts,” said the eastern region of the agency Tuesday on Twitter.
New York’s NWS Twitter accounts said Wednesday that the front would move across the area late Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms, as well as damaging winds and drops in temperature.
“A cold front will move through the region with showers and thunderstorms expected later in the day. Some storms can cause heavy downpours locally, as well as some damaging winds. Behind the front, temperatures are dropping and it gets quite gusty tonight and Thursday”, a tweet from the office in New York, New York, read account, advising residents to “stay aware of the weather!”
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement Tuesday that he had instructed government agencies to “keep a close eye on the weather system” and ensure that they are prepared to support any requests from local governments.
“I encourage all New Yorkers to drive safely, especially if you are traveling tomorrow morning,” he added.
NWS said the intensifying low-pressure system will cross the Appalachians into New England Wednesday night and that “a strip of wet snow” totaling 6 to 10 inches or more will spread north from New York through Friday morning.
According to the system, unusual and record cold air in the Central and Eastern US will rise, leading to widespread freeze guards and warnings.
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On Friday, the cold air mass is expected to decrease as it moves further east.