New York City is emerging from a powerful winter storm Heavy snow and dangerous winds blanketed the area, causing travel disruptions and emergency measures.
City officials said public school It will reopen on Tuesday as conditions improve, although slippery roads and dangerous travel remain concerns.
Schools reopen amid travel advice
Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City public schools will open for in-person instruction on Tuesday following Monday’s snowfall. The city’s travel ban was lifted at noon on Monday, but a hazardous travel warning remains in effect, urging residents to avoid unnecessary driving and use public transport when possible.
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The mayor said road conditions remain icy and dangerous and encouraged New Yorkers to stay indoors as much as possible.
Snowfall totals and forecasts
The storm brought about 16 to 19 inches of snow to much of the city, including more than 24 inches in parts of eastern Staten Island, according to the mayor’s office.
Total snowfall amounts across the city are expected to be around 19 to 21 inches.
Citing earlier forecasts, NBC New York warned that a typical nor’easter could bring 12 to 18 inches of rain to New York City, with heavier amounts east of Long Island. A blizzard warning was issued as strong winds and blowing snow caused whiteout conditions and near-zero visibility.
Light snow may linger into Tuesday, but forecasters say the worst of the storm is behind us.
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Travel ‘almost impossible’
National agencies warned that travel conditions would be “virtually impossible” as the storm hits the Northeast, BBC News reported. A winter storm warning extends from North Carolina to Maine, where heavy snow is reported.
More than 5,600 flights were canceled across the country and more than 600,000 homes and businesses were without power, with New Jersey and Massachusetts among the hardest-hit areas.
Transportation systems in the region were disrupted: the Long Island Rail Road suspended night service, New Jersey Transit halted bus and light rail operations, and later rail service.
emergency response
New York City remains under local state jurisdiction emergency. Sanitation crews spread tens of millions of pounds of salt and swept nearly every city street while clearing crosswalks, bus stops and fire hydrants to restore traffic.
Heated buses and emergency shelters remain available as Code Blue protocols continue to protect vulnerable residents from the extreme cold.
While the snow has receded, commuters should expect icy streets, continued delays and slow travel.
