Outdoor furniture and trash bins were blowing around in some New Jersey towns Wednesday afternoon, with powerful winds gusting as high as 50 mph in several different counties and up to 61 mph in one location.

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,