A significant winter storm is sweeping across the Midwest and Northeast, bringing heavy snow, icy roads and widespread travel disruptions. Millions remain under weather alerts as the nor’easter intensifies through Wednesday.
What to Know:
- Winter storm warnings stretch from upstate New York to eastern Maine until early Wednesday.
- Snowfall rates of more than an inch per hour are possible in Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.
- Six inches or more forecast across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont; higher elevations could see over a foot.
- Coastal cities, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York, are expected to see mostly rain.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged residents to avoid driving; icy conditions are expected on roads and bridges.
- New Jersey declared a state of emergency in five counties; schools across several states canceled classes.
- Maine state offices will close at noon Tuesday; Gov. Janet Mills advised residents to stock up on supplies and check on neighbors.
Stay with Newsweek for updates as heavy snow strikes multiple states.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:56 AM EST
Heavy snowfall hits Pittsburgh as winter storm moves through region
A winter storm system brought heavy snow to western Pennsylvania early Tuesday, with Pittsburgh seeing flakes begin around 3 a.m. The National Weather Service warned that the most intense snowfall would occur between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., with widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches expected across the region and up to 5 inches in northern areas and higher ridges.
PennDOT reduced speed limits to 45 miles per hour on several major highways, including Interstates 70, 79, 376 and 279, as well as Route 28, citing hazardous conditions. Road crews urged drivers to allow extra time, slow down and give plows space to operate.
More than 300 schools and organizations altered schedules ahead of the storm. Pittsburgh Public Schools initially announced a delay but shifted to a full closure by 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Officials reminded residents that Allegheny County maintains an online resource showing which agencies are responsible for clearing and plowing local roads.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:49 AM EST
Schools and offices close across Northeast
...Several school districts canceled classes Tuesday, including in Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
In Maine, state offices planned to close at noon, with Gov. Janet Mills urging residents to stock up on supplies and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:44 AM EST
States issue travel and safety warnings
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged residents to avoid driving as icy conditions threatened roads and bridges.
In New Jersey, a state of emergency took effect at 5 a.m. in five counties, where sleet and freezing rain were forecast.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:38 AM EST
Heavy snow forecast for New England states
By Tuesday night, six inches or more of snow is expected across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont.
Higher elevations could see totals surpassing a foot, forecasters said, while coastal cities will likely receive rain.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:33 AM EST
Forecasters warn of intense snowfall rates
Snowfall rates exceeding an inch per hour were expected Tuesday morning across central and southern Ohio, northern West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh was among the cities bracing for rapid accumulation, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:26 AM EST
Tens of millions under winter weather alerts
The National Weather Service placed tens of millions of residents across the Midwest and Northeast under winter weather advisories Tuesday.
A winter storm warning, signaling dangerous conditions, is in effect from upstate New York to eastern Maine through early Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:21 AM EST
Snowfall begins across New York and Pennsylvania
...Snow blanketed parts of New York and Pennsylvania early Tuesday as a powerful nor’easter moved into the Northeast.
Forecasters warned of hazardous travel conditions and several inches of accumulation, with commuters advised to prepare for delays.
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