New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- A significant winter storm is set to impact New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and surrounding areas late Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. NWS NYC warns that significant snowfall and hazardous travel conditions are expected.

Winter storm warning areas:

Locations: New York City, Northeast New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, Nassau, Western Suffolk, Fairfield counties (4 PM Friday - 1 PM Saturday); Eastern Suffolk and New Haven counties (7 PM Friday - 1 PM Saturday)

Expected snowfall: 5-9 inches, with some areas exceeding 10 inches in heavy snow bands

Peak snowfall rates: 1-2 inches per hour, possibly higher in localized areas

Impacts: Hazardous travel, snow-covered roads, and reduced visibility

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