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Expect snow, sleet, slippery streets into Sunday morning
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Rosemary Misdary
Published Feb 8, 2025
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An urgent winter storm warning is in effect for the New York City area from 5 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday.
New Yorkers can expect 3 to 5 inches of snow to hit the Big Apple, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy snow mixed with sleet and ice could cause slippery streets. The agency recommended slowing down and using caution when driving as well as packing vehicles with flashlights, food and water in case of any emergencies.
“This weekend's winter weather will make getting around difficult, with snow and potentially freezing rain creating slippery and icy conditions,” New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said in a statement. “If you can, please stay off the roads and use mass transit. If you must go out, give yourself extra time and be very careful whether you're walking, biking, or driving.”
The NYC Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory that begins Saturday evening and extends through Sunday. The agency warned the city could be hit with an inch of freezing rain per hour on Sunday morning. Slushy and slick roads could lead to ponding.
The city sanitation department said it is prepared to clear snow with a fleet of more than 700 salt spreaders and thousands of sanitation workers. Plows will begin moving snow when it approaches the 2-inch mark.
The forecasts call for temperatures below freezing. Outreach efforts will encourage New Yorkers living on the street to connect with shelter.
In an appearance on NY1, Iscol also said New Yorkers can prepare by salting their sidewalks and making sure phones or other electronics are charged before a storm arrives. He said New Yorkers can also help by shoveling their sidewalks once snow arrives and checking in on their neighbors.
New Jersey’s Department of Transportation issued vehicle travel restrictions for most major highways, including Routes 80 and 78, beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday and continuing further notice. Restrictions extend to all tractor trailers, motorcycles and passenger vehicles pulling trailers. It advised commercial vehicles already on the road to pull off to truck stops, rather than road shoulders, to wait out the storm.
Snow is also possible again on Tuesday through Wednesday.
Rosemary Misdary
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