New York Metropolis officers have issued a journey advisory from Saturday night time by means of Sunday in preparation for a winter storm anticipated to drop as much as 5 inches of snow within the NYC space.
A winter storm watch has additionally been issued from New York Metropolis by means of northern New Jersey and Fairfield, Connecticut. The watch is in impact from 8 p.m. on Saturday to 1 p.m. on Sunday.
“This weekend’s winter weather will make getting around difficult, with snow and potentially freezing rain creating slippery and icy conditions,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol in a statement. “We wish everybody to be protected. For those who can, please keep off the roads and use mass transit. For those who should exit, give your self additional time and be very cautious whether or not you are strolling, biking, or driving.”
The company is encouraging New Yorkers to subscribe to the Notify NYC alert system to acquire updates and knowledge on climate emergency alerts. The emergency notification system is out there in 14 languages, together with American Signal Language.
Alternate facet parking laws have been suspended for Saturday to facilitate snow operations, the Division of Transportation mentioned.
Mayor Eric Adams mentioned metropolis companies are ready for the storm, which is the second affecting the tri-state space in every week. Town can be monitoring for the potential for extra snow on Tuesday night time into Wednesday morning.
“Our city agencies are ready to answer the call and keep New Yorkers safe as we expect freezing temperatures and snowfall this weekend,” mentioned Adams. “We’re prepared for what comes our way.”
With temperatures dipping under freezing, the Division of Social Providers issued a Code Blue alert, which triggers avenue homeless outreach groups to make sure unsheltered people are related to shelters through the emergency.
Temperatures are to go under freezing tonight. For those who see anybody in danger, particularly these residing on the road, please name 311. Throughout #CodeBlue, shelter is out there system-wide for anybody delivered to a shelter by outreach groups. Lodging are additionally obtainable for walk-ins. pic.twitter.com/bNfWhgCOIu
— Homeless Providers (@NYCDHS) February 7, 2025
Town additionally mentioned it would have a fleet of greater than 700 salt spreaders and sanitation employees working in 12-hour shifts.
The Nationwide Climate Service is forecasting accumulating snow, presumably mixing with sleet within the night time hours of Saturday into Sunday morning. The NWS says there’s a probability for freezing rain early Sunday morning.
