Five to 10 inches of snow is expected in New York City by Tuesday, with up to 18 inches piling up in northern and western suburbs. The National Weather Service predicted up to 20 inches of snow in Burrillville, R.I., by Tuesday. Forecasters said between 8 and 16 inches of snow was likely in Providence. Up to three feet of snow could fall in inland areas, including portions of Massachussets and southern sections of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Anyone who experienced that infamous storm knows that snow is not the only concern for the next couple of days.
Strong winds are likely to send accumulation whipping through the air, piling into hazardous drifts.
Gusts also threaten the coastline, where flooding and heavy surf could cause erosion, as well as building damage. It's the forecast of what's to come overnight and on Tuesday that has residents hoarding food and supplies. We've had lines all the way to the back of the store. Stocking-up wasn't limited to the grocery store. Hardware stores saw a run on things like shovels and salt, and video stores saw a run on, well, everything.