New York, New York — Patchy black ice is possible across portions of the New York City metro area and surrounding regions through tonight, creating the risk of slick travel conditions on untreated surfaces.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, water from afternoon snowmelt has been observed on roads and sidewalks across parts of New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, northern New Jersey, and much of southern Connecticut. As temperatures fall this evening, that standing water may refreeze, leading to areas of hard-to-detect black ice.
The Special Weather Statement, issued at 5:33 p.m. Tuesday, includes locations along major travel corridors such as Interstate 95, Interstate 287, Interstate 80, the Hutchinson River Parkway, Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, and Route 4 in New Jersey. Bridges, overpasses, sidewalks, parking lots, and secondary roads are expected to be the most vulnerable.
While no new precipitation is expected, the refreezing process can occur rapidly after sunset. Drivers may encounter slick spots with little warning, particularly in shaded areas and locations that did not fully dry during the day.
Commuters, students, and overnight workers traveling this evening or early Wednesday morning are urged to use caution, reduce speeds, and allow extra stopping distance. Pedestrians should also remain alert for icy sidewalks and steps, especially near curbs and drainage areas where meltwater collected earlier.
Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday morning as temperatures stabilize and treated roadways respond. However, untreated surfaces may remain slick until temperatures rise above freezing.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from weather.gov/nyc and local National Weather Service statements for any changes or additional advisories overnight.
