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  • How much snow did we get? See totals from around the tri-state

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    The forecasts all promised big snow totals, and they didn’t disappoint.

    The snowstorm was the ninth biggest ever for Central Park, which saw 19.7 inches. Totals were piling up all day. Here are some of the biggest accumulations around the tri-state area.

    According to the National Weather Service, a handful of spots on Long Island and in New Jersey saw 30 inches or more. The Long Island town of Islip may have gotten the most of anywhere in the region, with 31 inches overall. That’s its biggest snowstorm since 1963.

    Use the map below to see updated totals from your area:

    Here are some of the highest totals from around the tri-state:

    • Central Islip, Long Island: 31 in.
    • Lyndhurst, New Jersey: 30.7 in.
    • Carlstadt, New Jersey: 30.2 in.
    • East Islip, Long Island: 30 in.
    • Patchogue, Long Island: 30 in.
    • Babylon, Long Island: 29.5 in.
    • Leonia, New Jersey: 29.7 in.
    • Grasmere, Staten Island: 29 in.
    • Holbrook, Long Island: 29 in.
    • Nesconset, Long Island: 28.8 in.
    • Todt Hill, Staten Island: 27.8 in.
    • Haworth, New Jersey: 27.6 in
    • Englewood, New Jersey: 27.5 in.
    • Newark Airport: 27.1 in.
    • Ridgefield, New Jersey: 27.1 in.
    • Dongan Hills, Staten Island: 27 in.
    • North Merrick, Long Island: 25.4 in.
    • Greenville, Westchester County: 24.1 in.
    • Hartsdale, Westchester County: 24 in.
    • Valhalla, Westchester County: 24 in.
    • Mott Haven, Bronx: 23.4 in.
    • Whitestone, Queens: 23 in.
    • Washington Heights, Manhattan: 22.8 in.
    • Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn: 22.5 in.

    Here’s a look at snow totals from around New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut (updated as of 3 p.m. Monday):

    New York City

    Suffolk County, Long Island

    Nassau County, Long Island

    North Jersey

    Central Jersey

    Ocean County, New Jersey

    Hudson Valley

    Fairfield County

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  • Blizzard ’26 among top 10 biggest snowstorms in Central Park history — could make top 5!

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    The tri-state area was pummeled with a massive blizzard the likes of which we haven’t seen in years!

    The total snowfall as of 1 p.m. Monday for Central Park is 19.7 inches — which puts the Blizzard of 2026 at 9th place among the biggest snowstorms in Central Park history!

    And, it is not out of the realm of possibility, as data continues to come in, that this storm cracks the top 5!

    The National Weather Service compiled the biggest snowstorms — which it describes as being 1 foot or more — registered in Central Park.

    The data was compiled from 1869 up to Jan. 1 of this year — with the exception of the data from the Blizzard of 2026.

    Among the biggest snowstorms registered is the Blizzard of 96, 30 years ago. That snowstorm, which took place Jan. 7 and 8 in 1996, wreaked havoc across the tri-state when it dumped more than 20 inches of snow, paralyzing transit systems and closing down schools for days.

    While the National Weather Service’s list includes the top 28 biggest snowstorms, here are the top 10 as of this afternoon.

    Amount (in inches) Date(s)
    1. 27.5 Jan. 22-24, 2016
    2. 26.9 Feb.11-12, 2006
    3 26.4 Dec.26-27, 1947
    4 21.0 March 12-14, 1888
    5 20.9 Feb. 25-26, 2010
    6 20.2 Jan. 7-8, 1996
    7 20.0 Dec. 26-27, 2010
    8 19.8 Feb. 16-17, 2003
    9 19.7 Feb. 22-23, 2026
    10 19.0 Jan. 26-27, 2011

    The last spot on the National Weather Service list is No. 28 — a tie between a snowstorm that fell Dec. 30, 2000 and one that took place on Feb. 9-10, 1926.

    So, will Blizzard of 2026 crack the top 5? Stay tuned for an updated list as the snow totals come in!

    For the complete list of biggest snowstorms registered in Central Park, click here.

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  • Live updates: Nor’easter looks to dump more than a foot of snow on NYC area

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    What to Know

    • A blizzard warning has been issued for all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and much of NJ, as a classic nor’easter threatens to dump heavy snow and strong winds on our area.
    • A blizzard warning is issued when snow accumulations are expected between 13 and 18 inches and winds are expected to gust as high as 55 mph. Whiteout conditions are expected.
    • Forecasts show 12-18 inches of snow expected for the five boroughs, along with central Jersey and Nassau County. Some on Long Island may get as much as two feet.
    • States of emergency are in effect for both New York and New Jersey
    • Major transit changes are likely. MTA and NJ Transit officials are expected to give an update on potential transit totals later today

    What was, as of Thursday, looking like a storm that would bring 1-3 inches of snow for much of the tri-state has escalated to up to 2 feet for some, triggering the first blizzard warnings in nearly a decade.

    The timing of the winter storm is expected to wreak havoc on roads and impact mass transit service, potentially shutting down school systems amid snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour. Travel may be life-threatening.

    Track all the latest developments here.

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  • Heard about a chance for a big snowstorm Sunday? We break down the models

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    Parts of the Northeast will contend with a coastal storm that could deliver some impressive snow totals to some areas this weekend. It’s just hard to poinpoint which parts.

    Through Friday morning, the forecast uncertainty remains high in terms of exactly how this storm will play out. Current long-range forecast models indicating very different narratives. 

    That said, there are a few things that are starting to become clearer. And we’re putting out our first potential snow map. It calls for a widespread 1 to 3 inches for the New York City area, with parts of the region, and Long Island, potentially getting up to 5 inches. Expect changes in the days to come.

    What we know:

    We know that an area of low pressure currently over California will traverse the country and move off the North Carolina coast on Sunday. As it moves into the Atlantic, the low will strengthen and the tri-state area will pick up light to moderate snow and gusty northeast winds beginning Sunday afternoon.

    The American and European forecast models – two of the long-range models we rely on heavily for extended outlooks – are pretty consistent up to that point, with the low pressure area setting just off the Carolina Coast by early Sunday afternoon.

    Snow will be light to moderate initially, with a dusting to no more than three inches of accumulation likely for the tri-state through Sunday afternoon.

    What we don’t know:

    How the storm plays out Sunday night into Monday becomes a much bigger question. The long-range models deviate at this point. 

    The American model solution keeps the initial low pressure system on a track well offshore. However, as that low pulls away from the coast it predicts a secondary low will develop just off the Jersey Shore.  That secondary low would produce a band of heavy snow Sunday night into Monday morning for the Delmarva Peninsula, South Jersey and possibly Long Island.  Under this scenario, hardest-hit areas could pick up a total of 6 to 12 inches.

    Conversely, the European forecast model keeps the main low moving on a track offshore but does not develop the same secondary low.  Without that, there’s very little snow for Sunday night into Monday. The European model also shows snow totals for most areas would likely stay under three inches.

    The bottom line:

    The forecast for Sunday and Monday continues to be very fluid. Do expect snow this weekend – light to moderate Sunday afternoon, with the possibility of additional heavy snow Sunday night into early Monday. 

    Areas most likely to see over six inches of snow would be South Jersey and Long Island, with lighter amounts to the north and farther inland. Also, expect gusty northeast winds, especially along the coast as this storm system moves by. Gusts could reach 40 mph at times.

    By Friday afternoon, our forecast confidence should improve considerably. Because the storm system is now onshore over the West Coast, we have a much better assessment of the current state of the atmosphere there, which translates to much more precise and accurate forecast modeling going forward.

    Stay with Storm Team 4 through the weekend as we fine-tune the forecast for you.

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  • Snow is in the forecast again for this weekend. How much depends on its track

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    This weekend’s incoming storm is coming more into focus.

    The very strong coastal system remains likely to develop this weekend off the Carolina coast. The biggest impacts appear to be eastern North Carolina on Saturday, with fringe impacts to the tri-state area on Sunday.

    This weekend’s storm is very different from last weekend’s storm. Last week’s storm started in the desert southwest and traversed the majority of the U.S. before slamming the Northeast with a foot or more of snow in many places.

    The storm delivered massive snowfall and crippling ice to millions of people from New Mexico to New England.

    This weekend’s storm, on the other hand, will develop offshore and stay offshore for the duration of its existence. That means its impacts will be confined to the immediate East Coast.

    What We Know

    We are confident that a storm will develop and strengthen quickly on Saturday somewhere off the coast of the Southeastern U.S. The storm will generate in response to a potent upper-atmospheric disturbance that digs into the Eastern U.S. from Canada late this week.

    The storm will lock in cold air up and down the East Coast this weekend – all the way to Florida, where temperatures in Orlando will drop well below Freezing Sunday morning. Back here in the tri-state, that frigid air ensures that whatever precipitation we get will come as snow. 

    Based on the general track of the storm, we also feel strongly that the coast will get the biggest impact from Sunday’s storm.

    Eastern Long Island and the south Jersey Shore could pick up moderate snow. Light snow is more likely in Nassau County, New York City, and Monmouth County. Inland areas will be much less likely to feel the effects of the storm.

    The storm will generate 40+ mile per hour northeast wind gusts along the coast, with high surf churning on south and east facing shores. The full snow moon comes on Sunday, too, which will bring higher high tides and will exacerbate any flooding from the storm.

    What We Don’t Know

    The biggest variable that would change our forecast drastically remains the storm’s track. Any deviation, either west or east, will change the amount of snow we pick up in the tri-state.

    A shift to the west, closer to the coast, would mean higher snow totals with the snow extending farther inland.  A shift to the east, away from the coast, would mean we could miss out on snow entirely.

    Each day our forecast confidence improves. There is certainly wiggle room between now and the weekend, so stay with Storm Team 4 each day – on air or on any of our digital platforms – to stay current on the forecast as we continue to tweak it.

    Stay safe and stay warm!

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  • With storm behind us, focus turns to bone-chilling cold across tri-state for days ahead

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    The snow is behind us (though there could be another storm on the way), so now the focus turns to the bitter, bone-chilling cold that has settled in — and won’t be moving on any time soon.

    After a comparatively pleasant Monday temperature-wise, gusty winds ushered Arctic air into the region Monday night. Those winds are going to make it truly miserable starting Tuesday morning.

    Heading to work or school in the morning will be almost painful, with lows in the single digits. It won’t get much better during the day, with highs only reaching the low 20s.

    It will be more of the same for the rest of the work week, with Thursday being particularly brutal, as highs may not even reach 20. Expect daytime wind chills in the teens, and overnight/morning wind chills in the single digits through much of the week.

    The cold eases a bit for the weekend, but temperatures will still be well below average and barely approaching the freezing mark. Turning the calendar to February on Sunday could bring temperatures back into the 30s — still frigid, but at least an improvement.

    The good news: There is not much in terms of precipitation coming down the pipeline near-term, just cold and dry for several days. But that could change, depending on the path of the next system coming up on forecasts.

    The large storm coming up on long-range forecasts could impact the tri-state Sunday evening, though there is still a lot to be determined to predict anything with confidence. There was already a slight southward trend away from us with Monday afternoon’s update, but even that would still cause some secondary impacts if the placement materialized.

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  • NYC sees biggest snow storm in years, NJ Transit service halted

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    A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic. 

    The ice and snowfall were expected to continue into Monday followed by very low temperatures which could cause “dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts” for days, the National Weather Service said.

    The storm totals were quite impressive, but performed exceptionally close to forecasts. Some light freezing rain will create a light glaze overnight in some areas, making driving even more difficult Monday morning. Roads and sidewalks will continue to be very slick, as well.

    New York City saw just over 10 inches, while higher totals could be found in the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and the northernmost areas of New Jersey. South of the city, totals were lower, as the snow changed over to sleet and freezing rain earlier in the day.

    On the Upper East Side, January Cotrel enjoyed the fresh snow on a block that always closes during snowstorms for residents to sled, throw snowballs and make snowmen.

    “I pray for two feet every time we get a snowstorm. I want as much as we can get,” she said. “Let the city just shut down for a day and it’s beautiful, and then we can get back to life.”

    Further upstate, New York communities near the Canadian border saw record-breaking subzero temperatures, with Watertown registering minus 34 degrees Fahrenheit and Copenhagen minus 49, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

    The dangerously cold weather was just as big of a concern as the snow.

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani said earlier on Sunday that at least five people who died were found outside as temperatures plunged the day before, though the cause of their deaths remained under investigation. He urged people to stay inside and off the roads: “We want every single New Yorker to make it through this storm.”

    Travel was, at best, heavily impacted, and at worst was brought to a standstill. More than 11,400 flights were canceled Sunday, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. Aviation analytics firm Cirium said that as of Sunday morning, the storm is the highest experienced cancellation event since the pandemic.

    At LaGuardia Airport, 91% of flights (436 flights) were canceled. John F. Kennedy International Airport had 466 flights canceled, about 80% of flights, according to FlightAware.

    Roads were treacherous, as vehicles all over the tri-state got stuck trying to navigate the slick conditions while plows could only do so much to keep up with all the snow. New York State Police said they responded to 250 crashes, but no deaths were reported.

    New Jersey Transit suspended all service on Sunday, and only light rail service looked to be up and running by Monday morning. The transit agency said it would work to gradually ramp up bus service Monday, but not until later in the morning. The same goes for Access Link service.

    When NJ Transit rail service would be back up and running, that start time was not clear, but it did not appear likely to be in the morning.

    On Monday, the focus will turn to cleanup for many. Scores of school districts will remain closed for the day, but NYC students will have a virtual learning day, much to their (and some parents’) chagrin.

    On Monday, we’ll see the “warmest” temperatures over the next several days: in the upper 20s. After Monday, another bitterly cold blast takes over for the remainder of the week.

    The cold will be the predominant headline going forward, with high temperatures not projected to rise above freezing in NYC until the middle of next week, meaning most of the snow and ice from Sunday will stick around for quite a while.

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  • What should you expect? These maps break out impact based on where you live

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    Temperatures could significantly affect how much snow falls, and where. Here’s what to look at by tri-state zone Sunday into Monday. Follow along with our live blog here.

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  • Bitter blast blankets tri-state area as dangerously cold temperatures lead to weather advisory

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    After a frigid and snowy weekend, the temperatures turn even more bitterly cold for the start of the week.

    Drier air is moving in as the departing coastal low pulls away, so while a few flurries may linger, the accumulating snow is done for the day. But, be careful! The low temperatures that stick around will result in some black ice and general icy patches.

    The big story now is the cold: several rounds of fronts will keep temperatures well below normal this week, with teens and single‑digit lows, highs only in the 20s, and wind chills dipping below zero at times.

    There is a cold weather advisory up for parts of New Jersey for late Monday night into Tuesday morning with below zero wind chills expected.

    The tri-state area will get a brief mid‑week bump into the 30s and lower 40s on Thursday before another push of arctic air arrives for the weekend, sending highs back into the teens and lows into the single digits.

    And looking ahead, there is the potential for a snowfall event next weekend.

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  • Light snow accumulation possible for parts of NJ, NY overnight; most get rain

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    Get ready for a chance of flakes — the frosty kind.

    A low-pressure system will swing south of the tri-state area and produce light rain overnight Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for parts of the region. 

    Northwestern New Jersey and Orange County in New York may even wake up Wednesday morning to a light accumulation of snow.

    A few flurries or sprinkles could fall before midnight, but the bulk of the precipitation will move through while most people are asleep. And it won’t add up to a lot.

    In the Metro NYC Area, where it will be all rain, expect about a tenth of an inch.  South of the city, where the rain will be steadier and last longer, up to about a quarter of an inch is more likely. In areas to the north, farther from the low, expect much less.

    Far inland areas will cool to near freezing overnight, so some of the precipitation will fall as snow.  It could accumulate, with under an inch possible in northwest New Jersey and into Orange County, New York. 

    If you live in those areas, don’t be surprised to find a light coating of snow when you wake up Wednesday morning.

    The snow won’t last long, as temperatures will climb above freezing Wednesday afternoon. That said, it will remain chilly, with highs only in the 40s.

    Hourly outlook

    Track any approaching precipitation using our interactive radar here.

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  • How bad were winds from the nor’easter throughout the tri-state? See the highest gusts

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    Up and down the East Coast, forecasters warned that major coastal flooding was likely Monday in the mid-Atlantic, particularly from Virginia to New Jersey, with strong onshore winds, high surf and high tides. Coastal flooding was expected to peak Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

    The nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast over the weekend, washing out roads and prompting air travel delays. There were 384 cancelations and 2,787 delays within, into, or out of the United States by midday Monday, with many of those disruptions affecting Boston Logan International and LaGuardia Airport in New York, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions.

    The Columbus Day Parade in New York City was also canceled.

    Dangerous surf conditions were expected to continue Monday, bringing strong rip currents and beach erosion along many East Coast beaches, the weather service said. Forecasters said more than 2 inches of rain could fall in some spots. The greatest threat for major flooding was expected to be in Long Island and southern New Jersey.

    The wind was felt in full force throughout the day on Monday, with gusts strong enough to bring down tree limbs and even knock down a solar panel that killed a 76-year-old woman on a Brooklyn sidewalk.

    Check out some of the highest wind speeds from gusts from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut:

    • Island Beach State Park, NJ – 62 mph
    • Robert Moses State Park, Long Island – 60 mph
    • Surf City, NJ – 60 mph
    • Harvey Cedars, NJ – 59 mph
    • Holgate, NJ – 59 mph
    • Eatons Neck, Long Island – 57 mph
    • Robbins Reef, NJ – 55 mph
    • Seaside Park, NJ – 55 mph
    • Stony Brook, Long Island – 55 mph
    • Sea Bright, NJ – 54 mph
    • Tuckerton, NJ – 54 mph
    • Seaside Heights, NJ – 53 mph
    • Bayville, Long Island – 52 mph
    • Napeague, Long Island – 52 mph
    • Norwalk, CT – 52 mph
    • Beach Haven, NJ – 51 mph
    • Great Gull Island, Long Island – 51 mph
    • Jersey City, NJ – 51 mph
    • Montauk Airport, Long Island – 51 mph
    • Orient, Long Island – 51 mph
    • Barnegat Light, NJ – 50 mph
    • Blue Point, Long Island – 50 mph
    • Seaside Park, NJ – 50 mph

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  • Live radar: Track incoming nor’easter

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    A nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast on Sunday, with New Jersey declaring a state of emergency and some airports posting delays and cancellations in advance of anticipated coastal flooding, and strong winds, as another storm system struck farther south with heavy rain and flooding.

    Parts of the state are forecast to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph, up to 5 inches of rain and high surf, potentially causing beach erosion. Some volunteers were putting sandbags at beaches.

    Track the system using our live radar above and get the latest forecast details from Storm Team 4 right here.

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  • Hurricane Humberto strengthens, but bigger potential threat is still forming

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    It’s well past the statistical peak of hurricane season, but we’re just now beginning to see the Atlantic basin wake up and get very active. 

    Two strengthening systems are drifting through the western Atlantic Ocean, and one of them will make a play for the Carolina Coast.

    Hurricane Humberto is now a major hurricane and should remain so for the next several days. The good news is that there is a high level of confidence it will get caught up between high pressure in the central Atlantic and low a low pressure trough to the north. The steering currents will pull Humberto east and take it out to sea with no direct impact the East Coast. 

    Indirectly, it will cause rough surf along Atlantic beaches.

    Of more concern is the less strong of the two systems – Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 – which is set to become Tropical Storm Imelda over the weekend.

    This storm will move toward South Carolina and has the potential to slow down or stall completely near the coast. Current modeling indicates a very uncertain track once the storm gets to the coast, thanks to very weak steering currents. Should it stall there, the Carolinas could be lashed with heavy rain for days.

    On its way to the US, it will drop heavy rain over eastern Cuba, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Bahamas this weekend. But it’s the Carolinas that appear most at risk.

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  • Inch-sized hail, damaging winds eye tri-state today as blazing heat fuels severe storm threat

    Inch-sized hail, damaging winds eye tri-state today as blazing heat fuels severe storm threat

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    Summer may be almost over, but it’s not done yet.

    Extreme heat takes over the area Wednesday and brings with it a threat of strong to severe storms later in the day.

    A heat advisory goes into effect at 11 a.m. for New York City and neighboring counties in all directions. Nearly all of New Jersey will be under at least a heat advisory, with temperatures topping 90 degrees and high humidity that translates to heat index readings as high as 103 during the hottest part of the day. 

    From Trenton to Philadelphia, an excessive heat warning will be in place for heat indices up to 105. Check the latest severe weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

    A code red alert was issued for the city of Newark, which advised at-risk residents (senior or those with chronic health issues) to take precautions and for everyone to check in on neighbors who may be on their own. The city also advised that air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. The same precautions apply in New York City.

    The heat advisory will remain in place until 8 p.m., after which temperatures should fall below the danger zone. By Thursday, temperatures will be significantly cooler, reaching only into the 70s.

    Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4

    When do the storms hit?

    Storms should fire up in the late afternoon or evening ahead of a cold front. They will not be widespread, but those that do develop could be strong to severe. Central and South Jersey are more likely to feel the punch.

    The primary threats are damaging straight-line winds and large hail. Wind gusts could exceed 50 mph, strong enough to blow limbs off trees and knock down power lines.

    Hail produced could be over an inch in diameter. At that size, hail could inflict minor property damage, like cracking a car windshield or denting its hood.

    Once the storms and the associated cold front move through, temperatures and humidity decrease significantly. We go from highs that are nearly 10 degrees above average to highs that are almost 10 degrees below average.

    Temperatures stay moderate for the rest of the 10-day weather forecast. We’ve got another chance for showers and storms on Saturday as the week’s second cold front pushes through the region. The rest of Labor Day weekend should be warm and mild (though it most certainly won’t be a pretty one for travelers).

    Looking ahead, days start to feel more autumn-like, and by next week morning lows will drop back into the 50s. Jacket weather!

    Track any approaching rain using our interactive radar below:

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  • Strong storms eye NYC area overnight; flooding possible

    Strong storms eye NYC area overnight; flooding possible

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    After a warm and summery start this week, showers and storms are back in the forecast Wednesday night into Thursday.

    No severe weather is expected.

    We stay rain-free through most of Wednesday. An isolated shower could come through during the evening commute, but most will be dry until the late-night hours.

    The heaviest rain falls overnight into early Thursday, sticking around for the morning commute.

    These showers will bring with them lightning and localized downpours, but we are not expecting any severe storms with this system. Be on guard for ponding on roadways and minor nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.

    And budget a little extra time for the morning drive.

    Most of the rain clears our area by late Thursday morning. We’ll continue to see scattered showers and storms through the afternoon and evening, but nothing widespread.

    In total, less than 1 inch of rain will come from this event for most of us. Isolated areas could get between 1 and 2 inches. Check the latest radar and interactive weather maps here.

    Once the showers are gone, skies clear and humidity drops. This sets us up for a gorgeous Friday and a comfortable start to the weekend, where we’ll stay (mostly) dry.

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  • Memorial Day weekend weather: mixed bag on tap for tri-state

    Memorial Day weekend weather: mixed bag on tap for tri-state

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    The unofficial start to summer is finally here. It’s that time of year to host backyard barbecues and head down the shore. As long as the weather cooperates.  And it should -– for MOST of the weekend.

    By “most,” think Saturday and Sunday. The first two days of the holiday weekend will be mainly dry with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.  Perfect t-shirt weather. There is no need for a sweatshirt, but you will need to wear the SPF. With a mix of sun and clouds, the UV index will be running high and you don’t want to start summer with a burn.

    Your outdoor plans for Saturday and Sunday should be problem-free. Any shower chances will be meager and will hold off until late Saturday evening and into the overnight. Don’t be surprised if you hear a rumble of thunder, especially if you live in the Hudson Valley or North Jersey.

    Saturday night’s showers will be out of our area by sunrise on Sunday. Expect Sunday’s weather to be similar to Saturday’s. It’s another great day for outdoor plans, with only the slightest chance for a brief, pop-up shower by early evening.

    If you encounter one, it shouldn’t last long.  Duck under an awning for a few minutes and wait for the rain to pass.  You’ll be able to resume your barbecue in short order.

    Of the three-day holiday weekend, Monday is the only day that could turn out to be a bummer. Look for clouds, showers and cooler temperatures on Memorial Day.  The wind will also be gusty.  Think of indoor plans to round out the weekend. If there’s a movie you’ve been wanting to go see, this would be a great day to go.

    If you’re thinking that Memorial Day weekends in recent years have not been very nice, it’s not your imagination. 

    Historically, it has been difficult for our area to get a perfectly dry Memorial Day weekend.  Even though this year follows that trend, look on the bright side.  We’ll have quite nice weather for the majority of the holiday weekend this year!

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  • NYC schools ‘experiencing issues’ early with online learning system in first true snow test

    NYC schools ‘experiencing issues’ early with online learning system in first true snow test

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    Let us know how your children’s remote learning day is going here.

    New York City public schools are operating virtually Tuesday, as a winter storm grips the five boroughs.

    It marks a sudden test of asynchronous learning for the nation’s largest public school district, with nearly a million NYC students set to learn online from home. The city had for all intents and purposes “done away” with snow days after the COVID-19 pandemic forced more innovative learning approaches.

    That said, the city hadn’t moved fully remote for a snow day before this point. And issues abounded early.

    Some parents struggled to log in to their kids’ classrooms. Others struggled to even get a connection. Most technological issues appeared to be fixed within a short timeframe, though there were still some complaints.

    “It is an absolute nightmare. I wasted my whole morning trying to login,” Jessica of Staten Island whose child attends first grade at PS32 said.

    Meanwhile, school officials said the department is working with IMB, the log-in system provider of the largest public school district system in the country, and has “added capacity and improvements” that are currently rolling out.

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    Christina, the parent of a third-grade student at PS11, praised teachers who she said tried their best and were prepared for the remote school day. However, she also had a “horrible time logging in” and only half of her child’s class was able to get into the DOE’s system.

    New York City officials are getting ready for a snow storm on Tuesday that is expected to bring at least 3 inches, and up to 8 inches, of snow to the immediate metro area.

    “Long gone are the days of just a snow day and everyone just has off,” Schools Chancellor David Banks said Monday. “It’s one of the good things that in fact emerged from the pandemic, was our preparedness to be ready for moments like this. And I think the school system is more than prepared.”

    Banks admitted there could be small technical hiccups, but they will try to “minimize those glitches,” saying technical issues shouldn’t be a major problem Tuesday since the city’s more than 1,800 schools have been drilling for this situation in recent months.

    “COVID took months if not years away from the education and the socialization of our children. We need to minimize how many days our children are just sitting at home making snowmen like I did and they need to catch up,” the mayor said, giving families a day to make alternate childcare plans.

    At a morning press conference with other city leaders outlining their plan for Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams defended the city’s call to implement remote learning instead of giving kids a snow day.

    “I did no internet or remote learning as a child, I wish we would have,” Adams added.

    Some parents seemed split, or even confused, on the matter. While it won’t be any different than pandemic learning, some parents noted, others said that it means they will have to change their work plans in order to make sure their kids will be attending class online.

    “It’s not a good use of anyone’s time. Adams should call it what it is: a snow day,” one parent shared in a group chat board, saying they wouldn’t be logging their child on because learning in that matter “doesn’t work.”

    Banks did say that thee should be time for snowy recreation for kids — but after class time.

    “By 3 p.m., we want them to have fun. I’m not a Grinch,” he said.

    The introduction of remote learning isn’t keeping snow days from all kids. By Monday afternoon, Yonkers Public Schools was among dozens of districts that announced its schools would be closed on Tuesday.

    In addition, New York City has suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday. Parking meters will remain in effect — and the city reminded New Yorkers of their responsibilities regarding clearing snow.

    Precipitation will begin late Monday. The storm will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow, and rain transitioning to a rain/snow mix and then snow down the coast.

    Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are possible with this system; parts of the Hudson Valley could see 8 to 12 inches. At this point, the New York City forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches, though much remains uncertain.



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    Andrew Siff

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  • NYC finally sees some sun — but how long will it last?

    NYC finally sees some sun — but how long will it last?

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    Recognize that big bright circle in the sky?

    The sun finally came out Saturday and broke a gloomy, downright dreary streak of cloudy January days for the Big Apple. It had been 11 days since the sun graced our concrete jungle.

    But as we know, sunshine doesn’t always equal warmer days. We got a second day of sun on Sunday with wind chills in the 20s for the morning.

    Temps hold near early February averages through Wednesday, then we start to warm up by the end of the week. We’re set to feel 10 to 15 degrees above average next weekend.

    Right now, there is only minor rain chances in the 10-day forecast. We’re looking at the potential for sprinkles, light rain maybe, on Friday night and a slightly better chance of rain the following Monday.

    Until then, enjoy the sun!

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    Matt Brickman

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