NEW YORK - A major snowstorm hit the Northeast on Monday, expected to bring over a foot of snow in New York City and many other areas across the region — as well as blizzard-like conditions.The National Weather Service said "widespread heavy snow," bringing 1 to 2 feet in many areas, is forecast from Pennsylvania into New England through Tuesday — including cities like Philadelphia, New York City and Boston.
Snowfall rates could reach 2 inches per hour. In New York City, the storm is expected to bring 14-24 inches of snow. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph from the storm, creating near-blizzard conditions and drifting snow, the National Weather Service said.