NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — New York City Emergency Management issued a winter weather alert ahead of snow Monday and cold conditions across the Tri-State area throughout the week.
The work week will kick off cold with some snow overspreading the area before tapering off by evening, AccuWeather said.
A coating to an inch is expected in NYC, Long Island and northern New Jersey, but total accumulation of 1-3 inches will fall in central parts of the Garden State, according to AccuWeather. The forecaster warns that roads and sidewalks can turn slippery, amid a daytime high of 32.
Monday night will be partly cloudy and brisk, with a low of 23.
Citing the National Weather Service, NYC Emergency Management said there could be “a reasonable worst-case scenario of 2 inches” of snow in the city on Monday, and city agencies are preparing for to manage the potential downfall.
“We urge New Yorkers to prepare for a challenging evening commute on Monday, as this winter weather system brings some snow accumulation early in the New Year. The snow will cause slippery road conditions that will impact drivers and pedestrians,” NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said. “We encourage all New Yorkers to use mass transit, allow for extra travel time, monitor the forecast, and exercise caution.”
NYC Sanitation has filled more than 700 salt spreaders and began pretreating the city’s roadways and bike lanes with liquid brine on Sunday. Staff and equipment are ready to deploy plows if needed due to snow accumulation Monday.
Tuesday will be quite windy and feel colder with a mix of sun and clouds. Despite a high of 32, RealFeel temperatures will remain in the teens and 20s, AccuWeather said.
Wednesday will push back the clouds for a sunny day, but AccuWeather forecasts that it will remain windy and cold, with a high of 31. The blustery conditions will continue on Thursday, with highs in the lower 30s.
As temperatures this week will be five to ten degrees below normal with daily wind chill, the city’s Department of Social Services has issued a Code Blue Weather Alert for unhoused individuals in NYC. Outreach teams will work to connect New Yorkers with rescues like shelter, drop-in center, safe havens and stabilization beds.
