City warned to expect up to 12 inches of snow as winter storm arrives
People in New York have been urged to prepare for snow this week, with up to 12 inches expected to fall in some parts of the city.
Governor Kathy Hockul has warned that a storm system is expected to hit the state on Monday night, bringing with it snow, gusty winds and the potential of flooding in coastal parts.
It is expected that parts of the Mid-Hudson Region could see up to 6-8 inches of snow, with parts of the lower Mid-Hudson expected to receive up to 12 inches of snow, and areas in the Capital and Southern Tier regions potentially receiving 4-6 inches of snow.
The New York City and Long Island regions could see up to 1-3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph, as well as localized coastal flooding conditions, especially during high tides Monday night and Tuesday. Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to pay attention to the weather forecast for their area and be aware of changing conditions and impacts as the forecast is updated over the weekend, including potentially hazardous travel and potential power outages.
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“As New Yorkers are preparing to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, we are tracking a developing storm that will impact a substantial area of New York into the early part of the week,” Governor Hochul said. “I have directed State agencies to mobilize in preparation for this storm and urge everyone to watch for weather and travel updates as it develops.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has warned residents (Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)For the Capital, Mid-Hudson, Southern Tier, New York City and Long Island regions, precipitation is forecast to start as rain for some and then turn to snow by late Monday night with the heaviest snowfall on early Tuesday morning. It is believed that snowfall rates could reach up to one inch per hour at times. Snow is forecast to continue through Tuesday evening and wind gusts up 40 mph along the coast will start early Tuesday morning and continue into the afternoon.
Winter Storm Watches have been issued for parts of the State in advance of the storm and more may be issued as the forecast develops. New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at alert.ny.gov, a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.
A person walks during a snow storm in New York City's Central Park (AFP via Getty Images)The public are being asked not to travel or drive unnecessarily but for those who are, they are urged to be prepared. People are being asked to keep their cars stocked with survival gear like blankets, a shovel, flashlight and extra batteries, extra warm clothing, set of tire chains, battery booster cables, quick energy foods and brightly coloured cloth to use as a distress flag.
The public are being asked not to travel or drive unnecessarily (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)The governor said that New York City Transit will be watching the storm closely and activating storm desks as appropriate to have personnel in place. Workers will pre-salt and sand surfaces. Equipment and personnel will be in place to rapidly respond to snow and ice conditions, and to keep signals, switches and the third rail clear. Crews will also be on standby to remove any downed trees that fall across the tracks and other weather-related conditions.
The Department of Transportation for New York says it has 3,760 supervisors and operators ready to respond, with over 1,500 large plow trucks prepared, as well as other smaller equipment also ready to assist where needed.
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