03 Mar 2019 | 11:27 AM UTC
US: Disruptions expected from large winter storm March 3-4
A large storm system moving across the US will bring snow to east coast and Appalachians March 3-4; transportation disruptions, including flight delays and cancelations, are possible
Event
A large winter storm system moving across the US is forecast to bring heavy snow to areas of the east coast, including coastal New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Appalachians from Sunday, March 3, to Monday, March 4. The US National Weather Service (NWS) issued winter storm warnings and advisories from West Virginia to Maine, including the Baltimore-Washington area, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. An estimated 10-20 cm (4-8 in) of snow is forecast for the affected areas. Transportation disruptions are possible, including dangerous driving conditions and flight delays and cancelations.
Advice
Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports and anticipate transportation disruptions, including flight delays and cancelations, dangerous driving conditions, and rail service interruptions.
