New York, NY – Snow whips sideways across Manhattan this morning, burying streets in white and cutting visibility to less than a quarter mile in bursts. Wind gusts push past 50 mph along the coast, rattling windows and snapping tree limbs. Travel is grinding down fast, and conditions will worsen through the afternoon commute.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. today. Additional snowfall between 9 and 12 inches is expected across New York City, Long Island, and southern Westchester County. Gusts up to 55 mph will continue to produce whiteout conditions and blowing snow.
Roads across the five boroughs are snow-covered and slick. I-95, the FDR Drive, and the Long Island Expressway report reduced visibility and drifting snow. Crews are plowing steadily, but snowfall rates earlier reached 2 to 3 inches per hour. Expect scattered power outages as heavy, wet snow weighs on lines.
Plan extra time if you must travel. Avoid non-essential trips. Keep phones charged and check on elderly neighbors. Coastal flooding remains a concern along low-lying areas of Brooklyn and Queens near high tide.
Snow tapers late today, but cold air lingers. Tuesday turns mostly sunny near 31 degrees. Another round of light snow may develop Tuesday night into Wednesday before rain mixes in. By late week, temperatures climb into the lower 40s. Early signs point to above-normal readings into next weekend, hinting at early spring vibes after this intense February blizzard.
Five Day Outlook for New York, NY
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 31°F.
Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, high 42°F.
Thursday: Chance of rain and snow, high 42°F.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 42°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F.
