Storm to hit Northeast; blizzard watch for NYC, Boston

NEW YORK (AP) — Sunny days and T-shirt-wearing temperatures made it appear winter had made an early exit. But it's not finished with us yet — at least in the Northeast where a powerful storm with high winds and up to a foot of snow is expected.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said Saturday there's a blizzard watch for coastal regions including New York City and Boston for Monday night into Tuesday. There also is a winter storm watch for a larger area that includes much of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, upstate New York and New England.

The severe weather comes just a week after the region saw temperatures climb into the 60s in what looked like a sign of balmy spring. The chilly weather and snow some areas got on Friday was just a teaser.

"It's a noticeable difference. It's going to be a cold week," said Brian Hurley, a meteorologist at the weather service's Weather Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland.

NEW YORK (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo is getting New York ready for the snow blizzard expected to sweep the region starting Monday. He announced Sunday that the New York State Emergency Operations Center will be activated Monday evening, with stockpiles of sandbags, generators and pumps at the ready. The National Weather Service announced a blizzard watch for coastal regions including New York City and upstate New York. Forecasters say the first snow is expected in the city late Monday, with up to 4 inches falling by dawn. On Tuesday, anywhere between 10 and 16 inches could accumulate, with winds gusts of up to 40 mph.

spring wont be this week

Be safe everyone in the path of the storm....stay home if possible...be cautious .....Message fr Governor Cuomo - In response to the blizzard, I am declaring a state of emergency statewide, effective at midnight tonight.
-Above ground MTA service will be halted beginning at 4a.m.
-MTA express service will end at midnight
-MTA bus, LIRR & Metro North service may be suspended
-There will be extensive flight cancellations on Tuesday at LGA & JFK
-Non-essential state employees are asked to stay home ​Please avoid all unnecessary travel. We will continue to update you on the status.

Lots of snow