Light snow in NYC expected to usher in much more on Sunday
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- Light snow fell in New York City Saturday afternoon, with up to an inch expected in northern and northwestern neighborhoods before conditions clear later in the day.
- A more significant snowstorm is forecast for Sunday afternoon into the evening, potentially dropping up to 4 inches of snow and causing temperatures to plummet, leading to icy conditions.
- The city has activated its Winter Weather Emergency Plan and issued a travel advisory for Sunday, urging residents to plan ahead and avoid travel if possible.
- New York City is pre-treating roads and bridges with 700 salt spreaders and has plows ready to respond if snowfall exceeds two inches.
- A Code Blue weather alert is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, with outreach teams
