By Nina Mandell
DNAinfo Reporter/Producer
MANHATTAN — Don't look now, but another mammoth snowstorm is making a beeline for New York City, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and general winter misery with it.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for New York beginning Thursday morning at 6 a.m. The storm is expected to begin Wednesday night and could last until Friday, bringing up to 12 inches of snow to Manhattan.
"This is a storm – a nor'easter that's just not going anywhere fast," WCBS-TV meteorologist Lonnie Quinn said. "It just sits there and really pummels our area."
Manhattan will get a wintry mix of rain and sleet overnight Wednesday with temperatures hovering around freezing. As temperatures drop Thursday afternoon, the precipitation will turn over to snow. The city could get up 8 inches of snow on Thursday alone.
The heavy, wet snow won't be the only obstacle for Manhattanites. High winds with gusts into the 30 mph range are expected to wreak havoc on the city.
“The combination of wind, heavy rain and heavy snow will lead to extensive power outages and property damage,” according to AccuWeather.
“Impacts on travel in the region may be severe. The effects of the storm will lead to flight delays and cancellations. Some major roads may be blocked by snow, downed trees or flooding.”
By the time the storm passes, AccuWeather predicts New York could be blanketed by up to a foot of snow.
The Department of Education had no plans to shut schools down as of Wednesday evening. Alternate side parking rules are still in effect for Thursday.
