Winter storm could drop 10 inches of snow on NYC
A winter storm could bring as much as 10 inches of snow to New York City on Tuesday, in the first major winter storm in over two years.
NEW YORK – A major storm is set to hit the NYC area on Tuesday with several inches of snow possible, making for a messy morning commute and possibly causing flight delays/cancelations at NYC area airports.
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New York City has issued a travel advisory through Tuesday, and officials are urging New Yorkers to stay off the roads.
“If you do not have to be on the roads tomorrow, please stay home, and, if you’re a property owner, remember to clear your sidewalks. As a reminder, New Yorkers should sign up for Notify NYC to keep up to date on winter weather,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.
As of Monday evening, 18% of flights scheduled to travel in our out of LaGuardia Airport were canceled in anticipation of the storm.
New York City has also announced alternate side parking rules are canceled Tuesday.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday morning’s commute, whether you’re traveling on the ground or by air.
The incoming winter storm is expected to disrupt travel along the Interstate 95 corridor.
Orange and Rockland counties prepare for snow
Diane Rainey from the Orange and Rockland utilities has the latest on the upcoming storm.
The bulk of the heavy snow will occur just as the Tuesday morning commute gets underway, making for treacherous travel on major roads and highways in the region.
“It really dumps out the snow during the commute for you tomorrow, so it’s the Tuesday morning, trying to get around thing that’s going to be difficult, if not impossible. This heavy snow does come together,” FOX 5 NY’s Mike Woods said.
The FOX Forecast Center said snowfall rates could approach 1 to 3 inches per hour during that time. With snowfall rates that high, it will quickly accumulate on roads, only adding to the dangerous driving conditions.
Visibility will also be limited to under a half-mile in the heaviest snow bands.
Snow will continue throughout the day Tuesday and will likely begin to pull away from the region during the evening commute.
New York City alternate side parking will be suspended Tuesday due to “winter storm operations,” according to the NYC Mayor’s Office.
Meanwhile, parking meters will remain in effect.
For updates, click HERE.
MTA update on winter storm preparations
MTA officials provided an update on winter storm preparations for Tuesday.
The MTA announced normal service on bus, subways and the Long Island Railroad for Tuesday, but a slightly modified schedule for Metro-North.
Check the status of each airport below:
LaGuardia Airport status
- For more information from the FAA, click HERE.
Newark Airport status
- For more information from the FAA, click HERE.
JFK Airport status
- For more information from the FAA, click HERE.
Track road closures
NY roads closed
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NJ roads closed
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CT roads closed
