New York City Superintendent Michelle Wu declared a Snow Emergency and urged residents to stay safe in the Light of the Mid-Atlantic nor’easter

A nor’easter is expected to hit the Mid- Atlantic and New England with high winds, coastal flooding, and up to a foot of snow.

In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul warned residents of the potential for “significant snowfall,” and urged people to stock up on essential items and avoid unnecessary travel. New York City public schools preemptively closed Tuesday and planned to hold classes remotely.

The National Weather Service says that some parts of central Pennsylvania and southern New England could get as much as 2 inches per hour.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency, ordering municipal buildings and public schools closed on Tuesday and instituting a parking ban on major roads.

“With the arrival of our first major snowstorm this winter, City teams are prepared to clear our roadways and respond to any emergencies during the storm,” Wu said in a statement.

“Please be aware of parking restrictions so that we can clear the roads as quickly as possible, and check on your neighbors, family, and friends to be sure everyone has a plan to stay inside and stay safe,” she added.

The wet and windy conditions could cause problems for people on the East Coast such as fell trees and damage power lines.

Forecasters also warned of the potential for moderate coastal flooding Tuesday night at high tide along the Jersey Shore and in parts of New York and New England.

The storm system moved through the southeast and Ohio Valley. In parts of the Ozarks, there were predicted up to 6 inches of snow, and showers and storms in the Southeast.

Several inches of snow fell overnight in the Oklahoma City metro area, while a small area in southwest Oklahoma received up to a foot of snow according to the NWS.

The new storm system, arriving Wednesday and Thursday, will bring heavy rainfall in the Pacific Northwest down into northern California. The heavy precipitation from the storm will manifest as heavy snow further inland over higher terrain, gradually making its way to the northern Rockies.

People should stay off of the roads as the melting and freezing snow could make driving dangerous on Wednesday morning.