New York, New York – Snowfall from a New Year’s overnight system left a wide range of accumulations across the New York City metro and Long Island by early Thursday, with the highest totals focused east of the city. While most locations avoided major disruption, some areas picked up enough snow to create slick travel conditions during the morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, snowfall totals from Tuesday evening through early New Year’s Day ranged from a light coating in parts of the city to more than 3 inches in eastern Suffolk County. Southeastern Connecticut also saw widespread snowfall of 2 to 3 inches as the system tracked east.
Across New York City, snowfall amounts were generally lighter, with most neighborhoods reporting around a half inch to 1 inch. Portions of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx saw slightly higher totals than Manhattan, where some areas reported only a coating. Road crews treated major routes overnight, limiting impacts on primary roadways.
Snowfall increased farther east across Long Island. Central Suffolk County generally received 1 to 2 inches, while eastern Suffolk saw the highest totals in the region, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches. Snow also accumulated along the North Shore and across eastern Nassau County, though totals tapered closer to the city.
While the storm lacked heavy snowfall rates, cold overnight temperatures allowed snow to accumulate efficiently on untreated surfaces. Side streets, parking lots, bridges, and sidewalks were most affected, particularly during the early morning hours.
Visibility remained mostly manageable, though brief reductions were reported during periods of steadier snow overnight. No significant power outages were reported, and airport operations experienced only minor delays.
Snow tapered off by early morning as the system moved offshore, allowing conditions to gradually improve through New Year’s Day. Temperatures remained cold enough to keep some slick spots in place through midday, especially in shaded areas.
No additional accumulation is expected today, and quiet winter weather settles in as the region begins 2026. Officials continue to remind drivers and pedestrians to use caution early today, especially in eastern Long Island and areas that received higher snowfall totals overnight.
