Winter Storm Jonas Update: Wind Gusts, Possible Flurries

PORTSMOUTH, NH – While earlier this week there was a potential major snowstorm threat for New Hampshire, Winter Storm Jonas is not going to hit us. Expect possible flurries in the southern part of the state and wind gusts along the Seacoast.

However, if you’re traveling out of New Hampshire, here’s what you need to know: Emergency notices have been issued from Virginia up the East Coast to New York City and Long Island, with 12 to 24 inches expected in these states. Up to seven inches of snow is expected in southern Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

The storm could shut down roads and airports, cause power outages and knock down trees, and also cause some flooding in low areas and along the coast.

Several major airlines waived change fees for flights over the weekend through affected cities.

“Crews may not be able to keep up with the storm in parts of Virginia, West Virginia, southern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware and Maryland,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Henry Margusity said.

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In other words, if you’re traveling, plan ahead.

Manchester Regional Airport has already posted numerous departure and arrival cancellations, as well as delays, from the mid-Atlantic region New York City, according to the airport’s online flight tracker.

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NH Patch will update this post when more information becomes available.