The high winds starting after 9 a.m. could cause scattered power outages in New Jersey, the weather service said.

Overnight snow made for a slippery morning commute in parts of Massachusetts. Dozens of Massachusetts school districts announced delayed openings to allow crews time to clear roads, and a few school closures were reported.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for southern New York, Connecticut, and northern New Jersey, with gusts expected to hit 45 or 50 mph throughout the day. “ The strongest winds are going to be expected in the afternoon,