That's according to the National Weather Service, which said.

The sweet spot of this long duration storm appears to be around New York City.

This is the real thing.

Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency, suspending in person classes for Monday and Tuesday, restricting non essential travel and putting Corona virus vaccination appointments on hold as the city deals with dangerously heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Blizzard conditions stay off the roads, stay off the streets and sidewalks at the most intense points.

You're going to see 2 to 4 inches of snow per hour.

That is extremely intense.

Snow that's blinding snow.

The National Weather Service advised that treacherous travel conditions are expected throughout the Northeast for a few days.

All flights from New York's LaGuardia Airport were suspended Monday due to the severe weather.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh told residents to heed warnings Boston could get between 12 to 18 inches of snow.

Wind gusts could be a SIAs 45 to 50 MPH.

I encourage everyone to stay off the roads if it all possible from pretty much right now until tomorrow.

Snow hit Washington, D.

C.

Sunday, with over two inches reported in several areas.

The giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo didn't seem to mind taking advantage Sunday by sliding backwards down a snow covered slope.

But while the pandas are apparently having a great time, East Coast residents are hunkering down.

Meteorologist expect the storm to slowly move into northern New England Tuesday night and dissipate on Wednesday.