New York City to be hit by massive 'Tennessee Valley' storm bringing ‘over a foot of snow’

The last winter storm to hit dropped 6 inches of snow and effectively paralyzed areas of the city

(Weather Channel screenshot)

New York City and other parts of the American northeast could be hit by a massive winter storm system this weekend, with meteorologists warning that the Big Apple itself could be hit by more than a foot of snow.

New Yorkers can expect a mix of snow, sleet, and rain when the storm hits, meaning residents should be ready with waterproof boots, coats, and even umbrellas.

The winter weather system is being called the “Tennessee Valley” storm, and meteorologists have warned that its huge size could mean it will bring a lot of moisture to the area.

“This is a pretty significant, juicy storm,” Acuweather meteorologist Dave Dombek told The New York Post. “It could be a 24-hour storm”.

The storm is making its way across the Pacific Ocean towards California, where it is expected to hit sometime Thursday. From there, the storm is expected to move through Texas, then Tennessee Valley, and then finally hit the East Coast.

New York has not been hit by a winter storm with significant snow since 15 November, when 6 inches of snow effectively paralyzed parts of the city after forecasters underestimated the amount of snow that would drop

Mayor Bill de Blasio, blamed “bad luck” for the travel choas that ensued.