NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Super Bowl Sunday could be super snowy for parts of the Tri-State area as another winter storm moves through.
A winter storm warning is in effect for New York City and Long Island, as well as Westchester, parts of New Jersey and coastal sections of Connecticut until 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Snow developed early Sunday and could be heavy at times throughout the day, with 3 to 6 inches of accumulation possible in and around New York City.
As of 1 p.m., 4.2 inches had fallen at Bridgeport Airport; 4 inches at Newark Airport; 3 inches at Central Park; 2.2 inches at LaGuardia and JFK airports; and 1.3 inches of Islip Airport.
There could be some mixing with sleet and rain at times, especially near the coast, according to the National Weather Service, which warns travel could be difficult during the storm.
Precipitation is expected to taper off from west to east in the late afternoon.
In addition to the snow, the freezing cold air is also a concern.
"Especially after the snow leaves this evening, everything that's worked on and plowed away and shoveled away is going to freeze solid so if you don't do it before then it's stuck there until the temperature tries to warm up a little bit during the week," Allen said.
Temperatures will be between 30 and 35. If it's 32 and not snowing heavily enough, the roads will probably stay wet and slushy and passable, but still slippery. As temperatures drop more rapidly overnight it will get very icy on untreated surfaces.
The storm comes just days after a powerful nor'easter dumped about 18 inches of snow in Central Park and more than 30 inches in parts of New Jersey.
Emergency Management Department Commissioner Deanne Criswell said Saturday over 6 inches of snow is possible.
Criswell said roadway dining and Open Streets would be suspended Sunday and that the Emergency Operations Center was activated.
A hazardous travel advisory was also issued.
So far there are no changes to mass transit or ferry schedules, but that could change depending on the impact of the storm, Criswell said.
The Sanitation Department issued a snow alert for Sunday. That means Sanitation will coordinate with NYC Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation on snow clearing.
Alternate side parking, previously suspended through Sunday, will now be suspended through next Saturday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio told WCBS 880 that vaccination centers will be open Sunday, but outdoor dining will be limited. He said he’s hopeful schools will be open for in-person learning on Monday.
“Vaccination centers are open tomorrow, Sunday, they’ll be open Monday based on all the information we have now,” the mayor said.
“Outdoor dining, the roadway dining, will not be open,” he added. “In other words, if the outdoor dining structure is literally in the street, that won’t be open, but if it’s on the sidewalk, that continues to be open.”
“And right now, schools looking good for Monday. Now we’ve got to get closer to confirm that, but right now we’re very hopeful about in-person school for Monday,” the mayor said.
De Blasio reaffirmed Sunday that school buildings would likely be open Monday, tweeting that students and staff should plan for in-person learning.
“Our plows and salt spreaders are doing a great job keeping the roads clear and ready for a safe commute tomorrow morning,” the mayor tweeted.
As blinding snow swept across Long Island on Sunday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone urged residents to stay home.
“For anybody who’s on the fence about maybe going to a Super Bowl gathering or a Super Bowl party in the middle of the pandemic, I hope this storm makes it clear it’s a good idea to stay home with the family, enjoy the game, do everything you can to prevent transmission of the virus,” Bellone said.
The salt truck drivers were out early in Suffolk, salting and sanding the roadways even as there were still knee-high piles of snow on the sides of the roads from the last storm.
“While this storm appears to be as though it’s going to be much less severe as the storm from last week, don’t get lulled into a false sense of security,” said Stuart Cameron, the Suffolk Police chief. “This is a fast-moving storm that’s going to put down a lot of snow very quickly.”
Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets for the storm, as well as another system expected to bring more than a foot of snow upstate.
“We are right in the thick of winter storm season with an active cycle of weather for the next week or so, which means plenty of opportunities for heavy snow, high winds, and potentially hazardous conditions that could impact travel and cause power outages,” Cuomo said in a press release.
After the storm passes, Monday is partly sunny but brisk and cold. The high will be 30 but winds will make it feel much colder.
More snow and rain is possible Tuesday, when it will be cloudy and not as cold. The high is 38.
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