Northeast Blizzard
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Winter storms are seen over Canada and the northeastern United States in this February 7, 2013 GOES satellite image courtesy of NOAA. New England braced on Thursday for a possibly record-setting winter storm, with forecasts of up to two feet (60 cm) of snow prompting local officials to urge residents to prepare. REUTERS/NOAA/Handout
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The northeastern United States braced on Friday morning for a blizzard that could drop up to three feet (nearly one meter) of snow through Saturday and bring travel to a halt.
Blizzard warnings were in effect from New Jersey through southern Maine, with Boston expected to bear the brunt of the massive storm that could set records. The day began with light snow and winds that were due to pick up with much heavier snowfall by afternoon.
Officials urged residents to stay home, rather than risk getting stuck in deep drifts or whiteout conditions.
Read more from Scott Malone of Reuters -
NYC Sanitation sends this "snow alert"
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a ‘snow alert’ for Friday, February 8, 2013 starting at 4 AM.
A snow alert indicates the possibility of a snow event. In preparation for a snow event, DSNY personnel begin initial equipment readiness, including loading of our 365 salt spreaders, attaching plows when necessary, preparing tire chains and notifying supplementary personnel as needed. DSNY is coordinating with the Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the snow alert. DSNY will continue to monitor forecasts and will provide updates as the snow event approaches.
All winter weather information and information about the City’s response to the storm can be found by visiting the City’s Severe Weather Website at www.nyc.gov/severeweather or by calling 311. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for the Notify NYC, the City’s free emergency notification system. Through Notify NYC, New Yorkers can sign up for receive phone calls, text messages, and emails alerts about severe weather events and emergencies. To sign up for Notify NYC, call 311, visit www.nyc.gov, or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter. -
What exactly is a nor'easter? This video from Weather Underground may shed some light.
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Our latest snow forecast map for #Nemo...24-30" in Boston, 16-24" in Hartford, 10-15" in NYC. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BClvOEiCEAACKZE.jpg
by TWC Breaking via twitter 2/8/2013 2:56:59 PM -
Cars are seen lined up outside a gas station in Queens borough of New York February 8, 2013. The northeastern United States braced on Friday morning for a blizzard that could drop up to three feet (nearly one meter) of snow through Saturday and bring travel to a halt. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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My Reuters colleague Anders Fritz sends this image from Rowayton, CT, taken at 10am ET this morning
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A sign is seen on a fuel pump at a fueling station in Manhasset, New York February 8, 2013. The northeastern United States braced on Friday morning for a blizzard that could drop up to three feet (nearly one meter) of snow through Saturday and bring travel to a halt. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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NASA sends this image of the nor'easter as seen from space
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Areas receiving rain today will lose 6-12" of potential snow. That makes tracking rain/snow line most impt game in town. Right now: midtown.by Eric Holthaus via twitter 2/8/2013 4:10:52 PM -
In midtown Manhattan we've got a mix of snow and rain, with very little to no accumulation. Here's a view from outside my window..
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The Reuters Jersey City "bureau." So far, a dusting. I'll send more if the landscape changes.
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Winds at 925 MB have started to back from the SE to the E and NE. The phasing is starting to take shape people. http://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/new/viewsector.php?sector=16&parm=925mb&underlay=0#by Steven DiMartino via twitter 2/8/2013 4:28:18 PM -
New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg will hold a press conference addressing the winter storm at 1pm ET, we'll stream it live here.
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Oops. Toronto suburb of Vaughan had to shut down its Twitter account after someone posted a complaint about the f#%$@%@s who hadn't moved their cars off the street to let the snowplows through. Lots of mutterings in the Canadian twittosphere on that one. - Janet Guttsman
Reuters Bureau Chief, Canada -
Hey all Live video from Manahawkin, NJ for this storm at ustre.am/2uWG
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Some of the better people to follow for storm coverage on Twitter: @nynjpaweather / @jimcantore
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Just in: Connecticut Governor Malloy to declare state of emergency beginning at noonby NBC Nightly News via twitter 2/8/2013 4:43:44 PM -
#Nemo #NBCNewsPics Boston Common http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmEG5jCEAAD-UJ.jpg
by alroker via twitter 2/8/2013 4:44:06 PM -
RT @MichaelBarczak: @msbrega @alroker the view now here in Southie #nemo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmFmhICUAANKzp.jpg
by alroker via twitter 2/8/2013 4:44:12 PM -
Two inches so far, snow mixing with rain now in Montclair, NJ.
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Keep in mind...these are simply #snow totals. High winds will produce higher snow drifts tonight into Saturday: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmL24JCEAA0GkF.jpg
by Jonathan Erdman via twitter 2/8/2013 5:00:28 PM -
A traveler takes a photo of a flight schedule board at LaGuardia Airport in New York February 8, 2013. The northeastern United States braced on Friday morning for a blizzard that could drop up to three feet (nearly one meter) of snow through Saturday and bring travel to a halt. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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BOSTON: For weather-related questions call the Mayor's @mayortommenino Hotline 617-635-4500 or @NotifyBoston. #nemoby MarnieLevy via twitter edited by anthony.derosa 2/8/2013 5:09:05 PM -
This is cool: a collection of northeast storm related Vines on RebelMouse
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Winds increasing along Northeast coast as low pressure approaches/intensifies. Several gusts to 30 mph now. #nemo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmQfGfCMAAjSmO.jpg
by TWC Breaking via twitter 2/8/2013 5:20:33 PM -
Massive lines at the Stop and Shop in the Rockaways in preparation for tonight's storm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmPb3SCMAAqbGP.jpg
by RDevro via twitter 2/8/2013 5:20:57 PM -
Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts have declared states of emergency in anticipation of the winter storm.
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Nice collection of winter storm webcams from The Weather Channel
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#nemo watch #boston #blizzard http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmQM1bCEAAvF6i.jpg
by inthekisser via twitter 2/8/2013 5:26:13 PM -
Massachusetts municipal bulletin:
Governor Deval Patrick has advised that by 12pm Noon today, Friday, all vehicles should be off the roads for the safety of drivers and to allow emergency and road crews to do their jobs. Visit Mass.Gov to view winter storm resources.
MassDOT Secretary Richard Davey says all MBTA service will be ended at 3:30pm today.
MassDOT crews are beginning winter storm response, as seen at the Hanover Depot, left.
More than 4,000 pieces of equipment are available upon call to treat and clear state roads. -
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19-car pileup on I-295 outside Portland, ME. Photo via @iWitnessWeather user David Dixon. #nemo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmO-cGCAAE9BQz.jpg
by TWC Breaking via twitter 2/8/2013 5:33:02 PM -
Latest updates, snow removal info, parking details & more at our snow center: http://ow.ly/hy8Cy #bosnowby City of Boston via twitter 2/8/2013 5:36:59 PM -
Blizzard warning in effect til 1p Saturday; Snow Emergency & Parking Ban now in effect until further notice. #bosnowby City of Boston via twitter 2/8/2013 5:37:08 PM
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Quincy, MA before/after image. RT @n1dom: #Quincy at 9.30am and 12.30pm #nemo #snow http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmUMGbCIAASNKP.jpg
by TWC Breaking via twitter 2/8/2013 5:37:37 PM -
We're opening 3 shelters on #CapeCod at 3 p.m. http://ow.ly/hy7YVby RedCrossEasternMA via twitter 2/8/2013 5:38:08 PM -
Keep in mind that impacts from #Nemo are just starting. Conditions will get much worse later this aftn. and eve. from New England to #NYC.by TWC Breaking via twitter 2/8/2013 5:42:52 PM
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There are reports of sustained winds of up to 30mph in New Jersey, according to Weather Underground
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MASSACHUSETTS: Governor Patrick has banned cars from roads after 4pm ET, except emergency vehicles
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Ted Moore sends us this photo a couple of miles north of the New York Quebec border
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