NEW YORK (WABC) — Saturday was the calm before the storm as temperatures reached nearly 50 degrees before a powerful storm is expected to deliver a blizzard to the Tri-State Area.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency ahead of the snow. Local officials are urging people to stay off the roads, especially as snow picks up in the afternoon.”
A Blizzard Warning goes into effect Sunday as heavy snow, strong winds and whiteout conditions are expected, with the worst impacts happening overnight into Monday.
Once again, New York State is in the crosshairs of a very dangerous, fast-moving, potentially life-threatening winter storm.
Winter Storm Live Updates: Please visit our winter storm blog for the very latest information.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city is ready.
“DSNY has already begun pre-snow operations, preparing equipment, mounting plows and chains and over 2200 vehicles and loading up more than 700 salt spreaders,” Mamdani said.
Starting Sunday, the city will also deploy more than 1,000 emergency snow shovelers.
In an unprecedented early activation, the city has brought in mechanical snow-clearing equipment ahead of the snowfall. It also teamed up with Lyft to expand snow-clearing crews to free Citi Bike stations after the storm.
“We are looking to utilize every tool that was successful last time around and then utilize new tools as well,” says Mamdani.
The city has activated a Code Blue, gearing its warming buses and warming spaces across the boroughs. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads, but if you must go out, expect delays on the roads and the rails.
In preparation for snow accumulations, the New York Department of Sanitation is hiring last-minute shovelers. You have to visit any DSNY garage Sunday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Mayor Mamdani says he will make the call on whether New York City schools will remain open on Sunday afternoon.
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