A powerful nor’easter is rapidly intensifying off the Mid-Atlantic coast and is expected to slam New York City and much of the Northeast.

NYC Snow storm: Forecasters have significantly increased their snowfall predictions for New York City and the surrounding mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions as a powerful winter storm comes into sharp focus this weekend.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Hazardous Travel Advisory is being issued as a blizzard is expected to hit New York City on Sunday, bringing heavy snow and strong winds. New York officials warned that the city and Long Island could see over 18 inches of snow between Sunday and Monday.

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