Blizzard threatens NYC and NJ with 20 inches of snow - Mamdani to make schools call Sunday
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- A nor’easter is expected to bring blizzard conditions and up to 20 inches of snow to New York and North Jersey starting Sunday, with whiteouts and wind gusts over 60 mph predicted Sunday night into Monday morning.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned of dangerously icy conditions due to fluctuating temperatures and announced early activation of snow clearing equipment, expanded tracking of pedestrian areas, and a decision on school closures by Sunday noon.
- A Code Blue will be in effect from Saturday evening to support homeless outreach with warming centers and buses, and encampment sweeps will be paused to focus on getting vulnerable residents indoors.
- The storm follows a recent historic cold snap that caused multiple deaths, and officials emphasize preparedness, urging residents to avoid
