Bomb cyclone threatens East Coast with nor’easter bringing snow and ice
A bomb cyclone is forecast to barrel up the US East coast this weekend, bringing snow and ice along with powerful winds and risk of flooding.
The National Weather Service reported on Tuesday that the winter storm will likely impact portions of the Mid-Atlantic, especially near the coast, and areas in the northeast through New England late on Friday and into the weekend.
Forecasters said they were increasingly confident that the region would see significant winter impacts including the I-95 metro areas from New York City to Washington DC.
Heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding are all possible, the National Weather Service Prediction Center (NWS) stated.
New England is most likely to see heavy snow although major cities to the south could also have flurries.
Significant coastal impacts are possible in the Northeast including coastal flooding and beach erosion. Additionally, strong winds may cause damage along with blowing snow.
Forecasters warned that travel conditions could be hazardous.
Further west, winter weather was shifting from Colorado into Kansas on Tuesday amid reports of major road closures, including parts of Interstate 70, and several crashes.
