A powerful snowstorm is set to impact the Northeast, particularly New York City, with significant snowfall and ice conditions expected. According to the New York Post, over 60 million Americans are under winter weather alerts, with the National Weather Service issuing Winter Storm Warnings across the region. Snowfall rates could reach an inch or more per hour at the storm's peak overnight Friday. The FOX Forecast Center predicts widespread snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts of 5 to 8 inches or more possible in New York City, northern New Jersey, and western Long Island. The storm is expected to mix with sleet or freezing rain before ending early Saturday.