A winter storm is bringing at least 6 inches of snow to the Northeast

A powerful winter storm is expected to dump snow across the Northeast on Sunday, with half a foot expected from Maryland to Maine, National Weather Service forecasters said. Weather Service on Saturday.

The heaviest snow is likely to fall north and west of Interstate 95, with eight inches possible, according to the Weather Service, which has placed much of the Northeast under a snow warning. winter storms or winter weather advisories.

The New York metropolitan area, which could receive up to five inches, will be under a winter weather advisory beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday and continuing through the morning. ‘on Monday morning, said the service.

Central New York will be under a blizzard warning during this time and may receive seven to eight inches of snow.

It’s been years since New York City saw this much snow, according to the forecast this weekend. Two inches of snow fell in the city this time last year, breaking a nearly two-year streak without significant accumulation. The city saw less than eight inches of snow last year and less than three inches between now and 2022.

Some areas can see snowfall rates of an inch per hour at times.

Heavy lake-effect snow is also expected along the eastern shores of the Great Lakes.

Forecasters say snow will begin in the Appalachian Mountains on Sunday morning, move northeast across the region during the day and clear by Monday morning.

Behind the storm is a strong arctic air that is expected to bring cold temperatures for several days to most of the country, starting on Monday.

The forecast prompted organizers of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on Monday to move the event indoors. Washington will be under a winter weather advisory starting Sunday, the Weather Service said, and parts of Northern Virginia will be under a hurricane warning.

States along the southern coast from east Texas to North Carolina are also expecting snow and freezing rain as forecasters predict winter weather from the northeast will move south along the coast. Expect travel disruptions on roads and in the air.