Snowflakes start to fly in New York City, as Tri-State Area braces for 1st significant winter storm

NEW YORK — Snow is falling over New York City, as the season’s first significant winter storm from snow blows into the Tri-State Area. 

While the snow is not anticipated to collect a lot in town, portions of northwestern New Jersey may see up to 10 inches. Temperatures will have to stay heat sufficient, the snow turns over to rain in town, together with some wind.

Gov. Kathy Hochul posted on social media Saturday afternoon, reminding New Yorkers to keep up-to-date on the most recent emergency indicators and street stipulations. 

It has been 690 days since New York City won greater than an inch of snow, and the Department of Sanitation says it is extra in a position than ever to take on winter climate. 

The DSNY’s fleet of greater than 700 salt spreaders was once located to hit the roads as quickly as the primary flakes fell, and the dep. mentioned it is absolutely stocked with greater than 700 million kilos of salt. 

“Snow has (finally!) started in most of the City, and our Salt Spreaders are rolling to keep all streets open and safe,” it posted on social media Saturday afternoon. 

Officials around the Tri-State Area are urging folks to keep house. Crews in White Plains handled roads with brine Friday, pronouncing the primary precipitation will flip it to a salty liquid that is helping with plowing.  

Metro-North Railroad additionally has specialised apparatus in a position to stay tracks transparent. 

“We’re not planning on cancelling any service at this point in time,” mentioned Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi. 

Road crews say they are grateful the primary storm of the season is making its debut on a weekend — as an alternative of a weekday go back and forth. 

Stick with our First Alert Weather workforce for the newest storm observe and timing, as neatly as snow general projections and extra.