<p>A possibly "historic" storm took aim at New England with heavy snow and blizzard conditions forecast for New York and along the densely populated northeast coast.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The National Weather Service predicted a "major winter storm" for today to tomorrow and said New York City was in the mix for blizzard conditions, which combine sustained strong winds and snowfall.<br /><br />"Two weather systems from the polar and subtropical jet streams will combine to produce a major and potentially historic winter storm," the NWS said.<br /><br />The storm was expected to pound Boston particularly hard, but forecasters said the system should blow through later tomorrow, with milder temperatures to follow.<br /><br />"The storm should reach its peak intensity early tomorrow morning just east of Cape Cod," the weather service said, forecasting between one and two feet of snow across the region.<br /><br />Strong winds of 25-35 miles per hour, with hurricane-strength gusts of up to 75 miles per hour, were expected, creating deep drifts.<br /><br />Forecasters said New York would see accumulations of more than a foot of snow, while Boston, where schools were ordered closed, was due to be buried under as much as two feet, with far more in the drifts.<br /><br />New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said city schools would remain open, but the famous Staten Island ferry would operate on a reduced schedule, and residents were advised to prepare for worse.<br /><br />"Due to potential power outages and transportation difficulties, New Yorkers are advised to stock up on potential supplies, including medicine," Bloomberg said.<br /><br />The commute and air travel in the region were expected to see snarl-ups, while wet, freezing snow on power lines was likely to knock out electricity in some areas.<br /><br />"Many people could be caught offguard Friday evening," commercial weather service AccuWeather said, warning of "potentially dangerous" conditions.<br /><br />"Strong winds will not only cause whiteout conditions and massive drifts, but also coastal flooding and power outages. Gusts can approach hurricane force in coastal areas."</p>
<p>A possibly "historic" storm took aim at New England with heavy snow and blizzard conditions forecast for New York and along the densely populated northeast coast.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The National Weather Service predicted a "major winter storm" for today to tomorrow and said New York City was in the mix for blizzard conditions, which combine sustained strong winds and snowfall.<br /><br />"Two weather systems from the polar and subtropical jet streams will combine to produce a major and potentially historic winter storm," the NWS said.<br /><br />The storm was expected to pound Boston particularly hard, but forecasters said the system should blow through later tomorrow, with milder temperatures to follow.<br /><br />"The storm should reach its peak intensity early tomorrow morning just east of Cape Cod," the weather service said, forecasting between one and two feet of snow across the region.<br /><br />Strong winds of 25-35 miles per hour, with hurricane-strength gusts of up to 75 miles per hour, were expected, creating deep drifts.<br /><br />Forecasters said New York would see accumulations of more than a foot of snow, while Boston, where schools were ordered closed, was due to be buried under as much as two feet, with far more in the drifts.<br /><br />New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said city schools would remain open, but the famous Staten Island ferry would operate on a reduced schedule, and residents were advised to prepare for worse.<br /><br />"Due to potential power outages and transportation difficulties, New Yorkers are advised to stock up on potential supplies, including medicine," Bloomberg said.<br /><br />The commute and air travel in the region were expected to see snarl-ups, while wet, freezing snow on power lines was likely to knock out electricity in some areas.<br /><br />"Many people could be caught offguard Friday evening," commercial weather service AccuWeather said, warning of "potentially dangerous" conditions.<br /><br />"Strong winds will not only cause whiteout conditions and massive drifts, but also coastal flooding and power outages. Gusts can approach hurricane force in coastal areas."</p>