Journey by subway on a snowy day in New York
Traveling by the Brooklyn-Manhattan subway on a snowy day (02-18-2021)
SNOW FALLING ACROSS NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, CONNECTICUT
The Tri-State region is getting hit with another round of winter weather, with a mix of snow and rain moving through the area Thursday into Friday.
NEW YORK – The Tri-State region is getting hit with another round of winter weather, with a mix of snow and rain moving through the area Thursday into Friday.
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The National Weather Service has issued watches and warnings for the region, with up to 9 inches of snow expected.
Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service
New York City
(February 18, 2021)
The New York City Department of Sanitation issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, which means Roadway Dining and Open Streets are suspended. Sidewalk dining can still continue.
Alternate Side Parking has also been suspended through Saturday, though meters will be in effect.
Officials warn the Thursday evening commute will be difficult, with the heaviest snow expected to fall between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
“If you don’t have to drive, please stay off the roads,” NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Deanne Criswell said.
The sanitation department says it has 2,000 plow vehicles, 715 salt spreaders, and over 200,000 tons of rock salt on hand, along with plenty of calcium chloride. Roads were pretreated Wednesday night with brine and pre-salting.
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Criswell said the city did not foresee any impacts to the vaccine or testing sites, which were operating normally.
Food sites that have the grab-and-go meals are open, but it is recommended to grab additional meals to stay off the roads on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the MTA was also urging customers to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.
The MTA said employees would spread salt and clear surfaces of snow and ice, keeping signals, switches, and third rail operating. They said any downed trees that may fall across tracks would be removed as quickly as possible, and they would attend to any weather-related challenges during the storm.
“The very practice of preparing for storms is a critical part of ensuring our customers and employees are safe, which is why we have undertaken extensive planning for winter storms,” said Patrick Warren, MTA Chief Safety and Security Officer and acting Chief Operating Officer of New York City Transit.
Area airports was reporting scores of canceled flights due to weather conditions, and customers were urged to check their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.
Long Island
The Long Island Expressway in Roslyn wasn’t too snow-covered, but the secondary roads like Jericho Turnpike and I.U. Willets Road in Nassau County had a coating.
The salt trucks and plows battered after last week’s storm are all fixed now and keeping up with the pace of the snowfall.
“This one is a little more mellow, there’s not much wind, we’re not expecting flooding along the coast, which is good news,” said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. “So we’re in as good shape as could possibly be.”
New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel Thursday, and NJDOT officials issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert.
Motorists are advised to work from home if possible, as road conditions may be challenging.
Officials say they will be deploying the necessary resources in advance of the storm, and the Transportation Department is coordinating with the NJ State Police, NJ Transit and the toll road authorities to ensure the most effective response to the storm.
Northern Suburbs
Road conditions are dangerous in Westchester and Rockland counties as well, including one car that slid out of control before flipping over in Yonkers.
The driver was not hurt and managed to free himself from the vehicle before firefighters arrived.
The snow was causing slippery conditions despite the best efforts of plows and salt trucks, and it didn’t take long for snow to accumulate on major highways like the Sprain Brook Parkway.
Still, crews were working to keep the streets passable, using a full arsenal of equipment
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