NOR'EASTER COVERAGE: Reporters in Pennsylvania, New York update NewsNOW

A big snowstorm that hit parts of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut was making its way out of the region Thursday. Some parts of the tristate area could see nearly 2 feet of snow from the nor'easter when its all said and done. New York City was expected to get over a foot, but by Thursday morning Central Park had 6.5 inches of snow on the ground.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Winter Storm Watch for northeast New Jersey, southeast New York, and southern Connecticut.

"Snow amounts will be significant north and west of the I-95 corridor, though heavy snowfall has occurred across this corridor this evening. Snowfall rates could reach 3 inches per hour for a time tonight, causing significantly reduced visibility and potentially crippling travel impacts in places," the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, said in a Wednesday evening briefing. "Very strong winds expected near the coast and over the marine zones with gusts potentially reaching 45 to 60 mph. This could result in power outages. Inland, gusts could reach as high as 30 to 40 mph, exacerbating visibility restrictions in snow."

By Thursday morning, as much as 10 and a half inches of snow was being reported in parts of New Jersey, 5 and a half inches in parts of Connecticut and as much as 6.5 inches in parts of New York City.

New York City schools were closed on Thursday. However, all students were expected to attend classes remotely, the mayor said.

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