The weather in New York resembled a roller coaster: sunny weather gave way to heavy snowfall
'09.01.2020'
Source: nypost.com
On January 8, weather forecasters warned of a powerful snow flurry approaching New York with wild winds. This was reported by the publication. New York Post. Later, videos appeared on social networks that captured the weather anomaly.
A wave of snow dust can cover the city, similar to the one recorded last month. This will create poor visibility and dangerous travel conditions. This was announced on the eve of January 8 by representatives of the NYC Emergency Management officials.
“There is the potential for diffuse snow showers and gusty winds that can reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions throughout the day. Snow squalls are also possible, ”the statement said.
It was noted that the weather would not last long. However, authorities urged residents to be careful when driving, walking, and cycling along potentially slippery roads.
Later, one of the users Twitter Peter Bonilla posted a video that showed "a great example of rapidly changing conditions with the passage of snow squalls", when sunny weather is suddenly replaced by snowfall with gusty winds.
[INSERT HEAVY METAL SOUNDTRACK] pic.twitter.com/wpcgAaGlFs
- Peter Bonilla (@pebonilla) January 8, 2020
As ForumDaily New York wrote earlier:
- On December 18, 2019, a blizzard began to move rapidly toward New York. Many residents were taken by surprise when the city was suddenly covered with a cloud of snow.
- It is worth noting that the National Meteorological Service began to warn of snow flurries about a year ago. This is such a new practice for the city that the NWS New York office posted on Twitter an explanation for those who are not familiar with this term.
- Snow Flurry — the concept is relatively new. It appeared in November 2018, when the National Meteorological Service announced that it would start issuing warnings of snow flurries. Best of all, they should be called sudden, moderately heavy snowfalls, which are accompanied by strong surface winds, says the meteorologist NBC News Katherine Prochev. "Snow squalls - Is the winter equivalent of heavy thunderstorms, and they are quite common at this time of year, — explained Prochev. — They are moving fast. In one second there may be sun, in the next - snow. ” Meteorologists recommend staying indoors during a flurry and avoiding travel - squalls can make a difference on the roads, so accidents are possible.
