A major winter storm is expected to engulf the NYC area. FOX 5 NY has predicted the incoming Nor’easter will hit New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with 6 to 8+ inches of snow.

Snow came early in New Jersey and has already coated the Essex Country roads. Experts have warned drivers to stay off the roads as the winter storm warning stretches from Long Island all through northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley. Schools have been shut down and flights cancelled to prevent any unforeseen catastrophes. Further weather forecasts have warned people of thunderstorms during snowfall as well. As per the worst-case scenario gauged, NYC could also witness 13 inches of snow.