Winter Storm Niko 2017: How Much Snow Will The Northeast Get?

A winter storm will bring considerable amounts of snow to the Northeast on Thursday with the Weather Channel reporting that a large part of the region will see high snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour at times.

Winter Storm Niko gets its name from the short form of the Greek name Nikolaos, which means victor of the people or people’s champion. This storm has moved to the Northeast with Albany, New York, reporting almost 4 inches of snow in one hour early Thursday.

This is the first significant snow for the I-95 corridor since early-mid January and has led to several flights being canceled or delayed. Most of the Northeast megalopolis is expecting heavy snow, creating difficulties to those looking to travel.

Starting from eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey, the winter storm will extend to central Maine. The Weather Channel reported that the region, including New York City, Boston and parts of Philadelphia, will receive over six inches of fresh snow Thursday.

Toward the evening, coastal parts of southeastern New England and eastern Long Island can expect to see blizzard conditions as the storm progresses.

Public schools in New York City are closed and commute may be tough as forecasters say that the city will be coated with eight to 12 inches of snow. A winter storm warning is in effect in New York City until 6 p.m., as authorities recommend that residents avoid travel unless necessary till the storm passes.

As for a significant increase in temperatures, the Northeast still has a long way to go as rain and snow are expected to fall through mid-March in most parts of the region, keeping the conditions chilly.

“As far as a significant warmup goes in the Northeast, I think you have to hold off until late April and May,” AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said.