Storm Track Promises Heavy Snow and Fierce Winds (Image Credits: Flickr)
New York City – A potent nor’easter barreled toward the Northeast coast on Sunday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue its first blizzard warning for the city in nearly a decade.[1][2]
Storm Track Promises Heavy Snow and Fierce Winds
The system strengthened offshore, drawing moisture from the Atlantic to fuel intense snowfall rates across the Tri-State area. Light precipitation began as rain or a wintry mix early Sunday morning before transitioning to snow around 1 p.m. in New York City. Conditions intensified rapidly after 7 p.m., with peak snowfall continuing through noon Monday.[1]
Blizzard warnings covered all five boroughs from 1 p.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday, extending to surrounding counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Winds gusted to 50-60 mph, creating whiteout visibility and blowing snow. The National Weather Service highlighted risks of downed trees and power outages from the heavy, wet accumulation combined with gusts.[3][2]
Snow Totals Vary Across the Northeast
Forecasters projected 16 to 24 inches for the New York City area, marking one of the most significant events since 2021. Rates reached 2-3 inches per hour in urban cores, leading to rapid buildup. Coastal zones faced additional coastal flooding threats during high tides Sunday night into Monday.[1]
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DSNY Ramps Up Operations for Second Storm
The Department of Sanitation issued a snow alert at 6 a.m. Sunday, deploying thousands of plows, 700 salt spreaders, and over 1,000 emergency snow shovelers. This marked the second heavy snowfall in less than a month, following Winter Storm Fern. Crews prioritized arterial streets, bus stops, crosswalks, and hydrants, with real-time tracking available via the plowNYC portal once accumulations hit 2 inches.[4]…