LIVE: Snow falling at 1-2 inches per hour as winter storm impacts Northeast

The National Weather Service says the accumulating snow will end in the Boston area between noon and 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. However, there might be lingering snow showers through the afternoon or early evening.

The first winter storm of 2022 is disrupting flight activity across the U.S. Friday and impacting commuters along the I-95 corridor.

Thousands of flights canceled as winter storm hits northeast

The first winter storm of 2022 is disrupting flight activity across the U.S. Friday and impacting commuters along the I-95 corridor.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for coastal Washington County in Downeast Maine until 1 a.m. Eastern time Saturday morning because of the combination of gusty winds and heavy snowfall.

This is the first Blizzard Warning anywhere in Maine since March 13, 2018, nearly four years ago.

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The sun shining off freshly fallen snow can be beautiful to see, but it can damage your eyes.

And if you’re starting to squint to see what’s ahead of you, that’s your eyes telling you that you need protection.

Sunglasses are designed to help protect our eyes from excessive sunlight. Our eyes are extremely light-sensitive and can be easily damaged by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.

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Snow falling on the tarmac in New York.

As of 9 a.m., more than 230 flights at Newark Liberty, 330 flights at LaGuardia and 227 flights at JFK have been canceled due to weather conditions, according to the airports.

Travelers should check with their airline before heading to the airport.

This footage was captured by Rhona Tarrant in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens on Friday morning.

The National Weather Service received reports of 12.8 inches of snow in Danielson, Connecticut, and 12 inches of snow in Hebron, Connecticut.

Medical experts warn shoveling snow can be dangerous to your health

Experts say removing snow can be harmful to your health.

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A study by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine found that more than 11,000 people seek medical attention for injuries associated with removing snow each year.

A winter storm that produced more than a half-foot of snow for areas of Kentucky and Tennessee is quickly moving through the Northeast on Friday

Some snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour has been reported in Rhode Island Friday morning.

Central Park is looking beautiful with all of the new snow.

Nearly 6 inches of snow has fallen and more is on the way.

Crews are busy clearing the snow from the streets of Boston Friday morning (Photo: Boston Public Works)

Crews are busy clearing the snow from West Broadway in Boston on Friday morning as heavy snow blankets the area.

For more information about the storm, click here.

Expect treacherous conditions on the roads Friday morning as snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are being reported in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Snow creating a travel nightmare along the I-95 corridor in Northeast

Snow will end by mid-morning Friday in New York City, but New England will continue to snowfall into Friday afternoon, and it may be heavy at times.

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Localized snow bands of heavier snow Friday morning were producing snowfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour from the New York City tri-state area to southeastern New England.

FOX Weather Multimedia Journalist Robert Ray is in Central Park where nearly a half-foot of snow has fallen.

Nearly a foot of snow has already fallen across parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island

The highest snow totals so far have been reported in parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Several inches of snow has fallen from Washington, D.C. to New York City

La Guardia has picked up 8.4 inches of snow so far, while Central Park has picked up nearly a half-foot.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is asking people to stay off the roads Friday morning while crews work to clear snow.

LaGuardia Airport has reported 8.4 inches of snow as of Friday morning.

The State Highway Administrator for Massachusetts says thousands of crews are working to clear snow from roads, but drivers can continue to expect slippery conditions.

Flights have been delays and canceled at airports in the Northeast

The delays and cancellations are increasing at airports across the Northeast as heavy snow continues to fall across the region.

Speeds have been reduced to 35 mph on both the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway Friday morning.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is warning drivers to use extreme caution on the roads Friday.

Fox Weather's Robert Ray is reporting from Times Square in New York City this morning.

Boston Logan is warning passengers of delays and cancellations due to the storm.

Passengers are advised to check with airlines before heading to the airport.

Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport because of the weather.

Passengers should check with airlines before heading to the airport.

It's looking like a winter wonderland in Plymouth, Massachusetts, as snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour continue.

Speeds on I-90 have been lowered to 40mph from the NY border to I-495 in Westborough.

FOX Weather 3D Radar as of 5:37 a.m. Eastern time Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.

The FOX Weather 3D Radar shows snow falling along the entire Interstate 95 corridor from Philadelphia to New York City to Boston to Portland, Maine. Many roads in the Northeast are snow-covered and treacherous, resulting in very difficult travel conditions Friday morning.

Click here for the latest forecast on this winter storm.

The National Weather Service said Doppler radar is estimating heavy snowfall rates between 1 and 3 inches per hour early Friday morning in the New York City tri-state area.

"Travel has become very treacherous with snow cover on all untreated roads," the NWS office in New York City said on Twitter.

Snow from the ongoing winter storm is triggering numerous flight delays and cancellations to and from Philadelphia International Airport. Flyers are advised to check with their airline for the latest flight updates.

Northeast snowfall forecast for Friday

Snow is falling along the I-95 corridor from northern Virginia into New England. The system is a quick mover and by Friday evening its effects will be minimal on the region.

Friday's weather forecast: CLICK HERE

DC Snowfall forecast

FOX Weather expects areas around the nation's capital to see between 1 and 3 inches of snow. Most of the snow will fall before sunrise.

Because of the winter weather, many groups and organizations have canceled activities on Friday including DC Public Schools.

Forecast snowfall for the NYC Metro

Most areas in and around New York City are expected to see 3 - 5 inches of snow. Forecast models show that the frozen precipitation will taper off around noon for the city.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the storm response team will meet at 4 a.m. to determine which areas will be hit hardest by the winter storm.

All New York City Public Schools will be closed on Friday because of the weather.

Kentucky state office buildings will be closed on Friday because of the winter storm. Single-digit temperatures are expected overnight for some part of the Bluegrass State.

Gov. Andy Beshear warns that some roadway surfaces will freeze and could be extremely dangerous.

Some of the heaviest snow associated with the system fell south of the Lexington area. Harrodsburg, Kentucky reported seeing 9 inches of snow.

The heaviest snowfall is expected to fall in New England.

As the winter storm pushes through the Northeast the FOX Weather team continues to examine model data and update expected snowfall amounts.

Forecast snow amounts may differ from actual snowfall amounts based on where bands of moisture set up and locally heavier amounts are possible.

Here is the latest FOX Weather forecast:

Washington, D.C.: 1-3 inches

Philadelphia: 1-3 inches

New York: 3-5 inches

Hartford: 3-5 inches

Providence: 5-8 inches

Boston: 5-8 inches

Lexington, Kentucky saw more than half a foot of snow, and resident David Byerman captured the picturesque winter wonderland on video.

Why do people buy all the milk and bread before snowstorms? Here's why: CLICK HERE

FOX Weather Radar

Snow is starting its final push into the big cities of the Northeast. Track the snow on the FOX Weather Radar.

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The University of Kentucky in Lexington reported more than 6 inches of snow as of Thursday afternoon.

The campus closed at 3 p.m. and has not posted when they will reopen: campus link

The Clark County Sheriff's Office reports I-64 was shut down near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky after a crash involving dozens of vehicles blocked the interstate. Since the crash, one lane of I-64 eastbound has reopened but all westbound lanes remain closed.

Crews are working to remove semi-trailer trucks involved in the crash. Authorities estimate it could be around 9 p.m. EST before additional parts of the highway reopen.

Boston hour-by-hour forecast

Snow is expected to start during the early morning hours of Friday for Boston and continue through the lunch hour.

Meteorologists expect the frozen precipitation to fall between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST.

Forecast models show accumulations of 6-8" of snow with locally higher amounts.

Travel along major interstates in parts of Kentucky was brought to a standstill at times due to the heavy snow. Authorities ask people not to travel on roadways in southern and central Kentucky unless necessary.

Snow made travel treacherous for drivers throughout Tennessee

Nashville reported breaking its daily snowfall record for January 6. As of 5 p.m. CDT, the city reported 6.3 inches of snow, and the city still had a chance of seeing additional light accumulations.

The old snowfall record for the date was 4.0 inches set back in 1977.

Winter weather alerts in effect

Millions of people from Tennessee to Maine are under some type of winter weather alert.

A Winter Storm Warning means: hazardous winter weather is occurring or is imminent. The National Weather Service definition of hazardous weather varies by office but the agency generally defines hazardous winter weather as: 5 inches or more of snow/sleet within a 12-hour period or 7 inches or more of snow/sleet within a 24-hour period.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear deployed National Guard members to help motorists stranded on roadways.

Parts of the state have seen more than half a foot of snow with additional accumulation on the way.

Snowfall forecast for Northeast

MassDOT expects to deploy 2,500 snow removal and treatment vehicles for the winter storm.

All non-emergency state employees have been asked to stay home on Friday to help keep roads clear for snow removal.

FOX Weather anticipates parts of Massachusetts could see more than half a foot of snow on Friday before the winter storm quickly moves offshore.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency starting at 10 p.m. for the entire state of New Jersey.

FOX Weather expects some areas of the state could see upwards of 8 inches of snow.

Latest forecast: CLICK HERE

Snows totals in Tennessee

Several locations to the north of Nashville have seen at least 6 inches of snow, and the frozen precipitation is still coming down in parts of the Volunteer State.

Send us your snowfall totals by using hashtag #FOXWeather on social media.

Heavier snow is accumulating along the Ohio River and in Southeast Ohio.

FOX 56 Lexington is reporting a crash involving multiple vehicles near Mount Sterling on Interstate 64.

Snow continues to fall across Kentucky making driving conditions hazardous. Gov. Andy Beshear says there have been hundreds of crashes reported throughout the day.

Kentucky snow totals as of 3 p.m.

Areas of west-central Kentucky have picked up more than 6 inches of snow by 3 p.m. with 8 inches in Tonieville. 

The American model shows a forecast minimum central pressure for a cyclone as it moves through the Canadian Maritimes on Jan. 8, 2022. (WeatherBell)

A low-pressure system that is forecast to dump several inches of snow from the mid-South to the Northeast will likely go on to become the year’s first “bomb cyclone” for North America as it moves through coastal Canada .

While the name sounds scary, the term “bomb cyclone” is simply used by meteorologists to describe a non-tropical low-pressure system that undergoes rapid strengthening. That process, which is called “bombogenesis.” In order for a system to be considered a “bomb cyclone,” the central atmospheric pressure has to drop 24 millibars within 24 hours.

With the storm bring snow across the eastern U.S. this week, computer models agree that it will undergo bombogenesis between Friday morning and Saturday morning. It will be moving through the Canadian Maritimes during this timeframe.

Forecasters have said there will be widespread areas of 3 to 5 inches of snow from the mid-South through the mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England through Friday. There will also be areas of 5 to 8 inches in the Appalachians and parts of New England. Isolated areas of nearly a foot of snow are possible in higher elevations. 

The weather is starting to have a significant role in flight delays. So far, the combination of Covid, logistics and weather has caused more than 2,500 delays. FlightAware reports nearly 1,900 flights were canceled as of 3 p.m. on Thursday.

Tennessee Highway Patrol and local agencies have been busy clearing crashes across the Nashville region.

A panda at the Memphis Zoo didn’t let the snow stop it from enjoying a tasty snack on Thursday. 

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is ready for the winter storm, but are asking people to avoid any unnecessary trips on Friday. 

A tractor-trailer crash has closed I-40 east at Stewarts Ferry Pike.

Avoid travel if possible

Roads in the Washington, D.C. area are being treated before Thursday night's winter storm.

A winter storm warning goes into effect at 3 p.m. until 10 a.m. Friday. Snowfall between 1 and 2 inches per hour is possible.

(Video Courtesy of WTTG)

Snow totals in Nashville

More than 4 inches of snow has fallen in Nashville by noon and it's still coming down. This marks the city's snowiest day since January 22, 2016 when Nashville received 8 inches.

Buffalo shatters daily snowfall record as lake-effect snow brings near-whiteout conditions to western New York

Buffalo already received more than a foot of snow as of midday Thursday.

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By noon, Buffalo had already broken its daily snowfall record for Jan. 6, with 13.1 inches so far at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The previous record for the date was 7.3 inches set in 1974.

First responders continue to respond to weather-related crashes in Tennessee. If you don't need to be out on the roads, law enforcement ask you to consider staying home.

Watch as Director of Emergency Management in Trousdale County, Tennessee, Matt Batey, discusses how his county is handling the heavy snow.

Schools in Nashville will be closed on Friday.

District offices will be closed, but staff will work remotely.

In Piggott, Arkansas the snow continues to fall with close to 2 inches already.

Snow totals could reach 5 inches by this evening, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis.

Crashes have been reported across Tennessee as heavy snow falls across the region.

Several inches of snow are expected to fall by the time the system moves out.

For more information about the winter storm, click here.

Amtrak has announced it will modify scheduled today and tomorrow due to the winter storm.

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Due to the impending winter storm, all Boston schools will be closed on Friday.

To read more about the storm, click here.

Instead of taking a snow day, all School District of Philadelphia schools will shift to virtual learning Friday due to the winter storm.

Dozens of flights have already been canceled at Nashville International Airport as the area deals with a winter storm.

Many of the flights are affecting Southwest and Delta airlines.

Passengers should contact their airlines before heading to the airport.

Read more about the winter storm by clicking here.

The New York State Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to give snowplows plenty of space on the road and to drive slow in winter weather.

Eight inches of snow is possible Western New York beginning Thursday night

NYSDOT says the plows are prepped and ready.

Highway signs in the Boston area are warning drivers of an impending winter storm.

Several inches of snow is expected to fall in New England.

Read more about the storm by clicking here.

Union County Schools in Georgia will be released early on Thursday due to the threat of winter weather conditions later in the day. All after-school activities have been canceled. Further decision for Friday will be announced at a later time.

The city of Quincy, Massachusetts, has declared a snow emergency in advance of a winter storm that could drop a half-foot of snow in the area overnight into Friday. 

For more information about the storm, click here.

While no one knows what this winter will bring, one thing is for certain – the bread and milk aisles are a barren wasteland when the snowstorm hits. But why do we turn to stockpile these perishables when there’s a winter storm on the horizon? 

Here's why.

Why do people buy all the milk and bread before snowstorms? Here's why

The bread and milk aisles are a barren wasteland when a snowstorm hits. But why do we turn to stockpile these perishables?

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Snow has spread across much of Middle Tennessee including the Nashville area, and road conditions are deteriorating.

For more information about the winter storm, click here.

Crews from the Virginia Department of Transportation are pre-treating roads Thursday morning in advance of the expected snowfall later Thursday and Thursday night.

Nearly 25 semi trucks have slid off the road on Interstate 55 in southeastern Missouri, especially in New Madrid County, according to the National Weather Service. The interstate is extremely treacherous due to snow, and many other accidents have been reported elsewhere across the area.

FOX Weather Correspondent Nicole Valdes shows us what conditions are like in the Nashville area as snow falls across the region.

Winter weather alerts have been issued as a storm gets underway.

Read more by clicking here.

The National Weather Service office in Nashville, Tennessee, said the snow could fall at the rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour Thursday morning in Middle Tennessee. Travel is deteriorating quickly across the area, according to traffic maps.

This FILE photo shows dew forming on the grass

Even though your FOX Weather app shows the relative humidity is high, it still feels cold outside during this winter storm.

You can learn why that is by knowing the difference between the relative humidity and the dew point. Click here to find out the difference between the two.

Snow forecast along the Interstate 95 corridor

Snow is likely to reach the Interstate 95 corridor by Thursday night. Light to moderate snow is expected to fall in some of the same regions that were just hit by a winter storm earlier this week.

Click here for the latest forecast on this winter storm.

Traffic cameras from the Tennessee Department of Transportation show a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 southbound near Harding Place in Nashville. Heavy snow is currently falling in the area.

A photo shared on Twitter by FOX Weather Multimedia Journalist Will Nunley shows traffic is at a standstill on Interstate 40 at mile marker 43 in Middle Tennessee.

Heavy snow has quickly developed in the Nashville, Tennessee, metro area. Slick road conditions are being reported in Middle Tennessee from this snowfall.

Because of the winter storm, students in Jefferson County, Kentucky, which includes the city of Louisville, will be released from school early.

The Nashville Department of Transportation says crews are salting and plowing primary roads in the city and are reminding people to “Don’t Crowd the Plow”

County officials say 14 trucks are positioned in 3 locations to begin clearing roads when they’re needed.

We're keeping an eye on a developing winter storm that's expected to drop several inches of snow along the East Coast.

Read more by clicking here.

The Knoxville Police Department is asking travelers to use caution on the roads and adjust plans as the city prepares for winter weather.

Airport officials are urging passengers to check with their airline before heading to the airport.

It's a winter wonderland in Jackson, Tennessee, Thursday morning. Video shared on Twitter by Eric Forsythe shows the snowy conditions just north of Interstate 40 in Jackson.

State offices in Tennessee will be closed Thursday due to anticipated hazardous weather and travel conditions.

Employees can read more here.

Large snowflakes are falling in Jackson, Tennessee.

Roads are also covered in snow and have become slick.

A road conditions map from the Missouri Department of Transportation showed roads were covered in snow in the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas early Thursday morning.

"If you must travel in those areas, leave early enough to take it slow," MoDOT said in a tweet.

Chris Luft posted this video Thursday morning on Twitter from Buffalo, New York. Local airport observations indicated it was snowing 2 inches per hour at the time the video was recorded.

A photo shared by FOX 13 meteorologist Joel Young showed roads were almost covered in sleet between Millington and Atoka, Tennessee, in the northern suburbs of Memphis. A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain is being reported in the area.

Elevated surfaces in Millington, Tennessee, a northern suburb of Memphis, are becoming coated in ice early Thursday morning. Freezing rain and sleet are falling in the area.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is busy treating roads across the state Thursday morning ahead of the expected snowfall. FOX Weather Multimedia Journalist Will Nunley shot the video above on Interstate 440 in Nashville.

The Department of Sanitation New York noted that open restaurants with roadway dining in New York City are permitted to operate as normal during the winter storm if the business owner deems it is safe to do so.

Restaurant owners can find additional information to prepare their spaces for snow at this website.

The Department of Sanitation New York has issued a Snow Alert for New York City beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern time Thursday evening, warning of up to 6 inches of snow overnight into Friday morning.

In a Snow Alert, DSNY coordinates with New York City Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the Snow Alert.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, road crews in the Fredericksburg area will begin pre-treating Interstate 95 with salt brine after 9 a.m. Eastern on Thursday morning. That will be followed by pre-treatment of the primary roads in the area.

FOX Weather 3D Radar as of 5:39 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.

Track the snow from the mid-South into the Northeast on the FOX Weather 3D Radar.

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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency on Wednesday ahead of the snowfall. The declaration activated emergency teams who will be ready to deal with impacts of the storm.