By Jennifer Glickel
DNAinfo Reporter/Producer
MANHATTAN — New Yorkers won't be celebrating a white Christmas this year, but it seems Mother Nature may be kind enough to drop quite a bit of snow on the city Sunday as a belated gift.
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Sunday morning to Monday night, anticipating that New York could see 11 to 16 inches of snow accumulate to close out the holiday weekend.
The blizzard warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday, with the heaviest snow coming down late Sunday, the National Weather Service predicted.
The heavy snow and accompanying high winds could create a nightmare for holiday travelers, as whiteout conditions may make visibility on roads impossible, the Weather Service warned.
Northeast winds could gust at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour Sunday, with the strongest winds in the region hitting New York City and areas near the coast.
The National Weather service said the strongest part of the storm will hit the city late Sunday..
