Travel advisories issued ahead of winter storms, ice warnings across Northeast, Midwest

New York City officials have issued a travel advisory in anticipation of a winter storm expected to bring up to five inches of snow from Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Mayor Eric Adams announced that city agencies are prepared, with over 700 salt spreaders deployed and a Code Blue alert activated to assist the homeless during freezing temperatures. In Southern New England, 4-8 inches of snow is forecasted, leading to treacherous travel conditions overnight, particularly between 11 PM and 5 AM. Meanwhile, areas in Pennsylvania are under winter weather advisories for a mix of snow and freezing rain, with expected ice accumulations around 1/10th of an inch. As temperatures warm up, there are concerns about black ice forming after the initial snowfall. Motorists across all affected regions are advised to adjust travel plans and exercise caution due to hazardous road conditions.