New York City Faces Ice and Snow in Fast-Moving Winter Storm
NEW YORK — A fast-moving winter storm blanketed New York City and the surrounding areas with snow on Saturday night, leading to treacherous road conditions and a travel advisory issued for the city.
The storm began bringing snowfall that varied across the region, with Central Park recording 3.1 inches and Sandy Hook, Connecticut, reporting the highest total at 6.1 inches. Areas in Long Island also experienced significant snowfall, including Muttontown with 5.1 inches and Commack and Hauppauge with 5 inches each.
In anticipation of the hazardous conditions, New York City Mayor Eric Adams assured residents, “Our city agencies are ready to answer the call and keep New Yorkers safe as we expect freezing temperatures and snowfall this weekend.” Over 700 salt spreaders were deployed ahead of the storm to treat roads.
Despite the weather, many residents were undeterred. Local shops worked to clear snow from awnings while city crews cleared sidewalks and popular locations such as the red stairs in Times Square. Jeff Coe, a Central Park dog owner, expressed joy while enjoying the snow with his pet, a rescue dog he adopted from Russia.
“I love it out here,” Coe said. “I got my dog out; we’re enjoying ourselves in the snow. He’s rolling around, bounding. He loves the cold weather.”
The storm is expected to lead into another winter weather event early next week, with forecasters predicting snow on Tuesday afternoon and transitioning to rain on Thursday. Meteorologists indicated that a winter storm system from the Ohio Valley might affect New Jersey, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and rain.
Forecasters are also keeping an eye on what they describe as a “storm parade,” suggesting potential heavy snowfall for the following week, with some models indicating accumulations exceeding 6 inches across parts of the northeastern U.S. However, meteorologists caution that it is too early to speculate on the specific impacts and precipitation types.
“While this will certainly bear watching as it gets closer in time, it is too early to speculate on any specifics,” a meteorologist stated, reflecting the uncertainty in forecasts for areas like New Jersey. He emphasized that temperature outcomes will play a significant role in determining the extent of snow accumulation.
AccuWeather senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg noted that a storm originating in Texas could travel along the mid-Atlantic coast between late Monday and Wednesday, potentially interacting with colder air in the northeast.
