Winter Storm Warning issued for NYC, much of the Tri-State

NEW YORK (WABC) — A coastal storm began to hit the New York City and the Tri-State area on Tuesday morning, packing high winds and was expected to dump heavy snow in some areas, leading to school closures, warnings against traveling by road, and the disruption of flights.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the New York City public school system would utilize their remote learning setup due to the expected snow.

Eyewitness News Reporter Phil Taitt reports on conditions in New York City

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No matter how much snow or slush is on the ground Tuesday morning, the commute is shaping up to be a hazardous one.

Rain arrived late Monday evening and began to turn to snow from northwest to southeast overnight with slippery travel during the morning commute.

Eyewitness News Reporter Anthony Carlo reports on conditions in New Jersey

The brunt of the storm will be during the morning with heavy snow and gusty winds before tapering off after midday.

1-3″/hour snowfall rates can develop with whiteout conditions.

Heavy wet snow combined with 30-40 mph gusts can cause power outages. Minor to moderate coastal flooding in New Jersey is possible during high tide.

The city hasn’t seen much snow this winter so far with Central Park clocking in at 2.3 inches, matching last year’s paltry amount. So, any amount of snow will be significant in this regard.

The good news is that the storm will move away by midday, leaving behind blustery conditions and a noticeable chill for Valentine’s Day.

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NYC Transit and trains

The MTA plans to run as much subway, bus and commuter rail service as possible today.

Metro-North will operate on a modified schedule with some changes to morning and evening peak and branch line service.

All NJ Transit services will be operating for as long as possible. NJ TRANSIT is cross honoring systemwide for rail, light rail, bus, and private carriers due to expected inclement weather conditions.

Flight cancellations

More than 300 flights in New York City have been canceled Tuesday.

Ground stops are not yet in effect but are expected at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports.

Connecticut issues ban on all tandem tractor trailers

Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to the severe winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut, he has signed an order banning all tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers from traveling on all limited access highways statewide effective Tuesday at 12 a.m. and remaining in effect until further notice.

NJ Public Schools closing Tuesday

Hoboken, Paterson, South Orange and Maplewood Public School Districts will be closed Tuesday due to the predicted snow in the inclement weather forecast.

New Jersey prepares for storm

Gov. Phil Murphy is asking New Jersey residents to work from home Tuesday if they can and stay off the roads.

A commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways in New Jersey will be in effect on Tuesday.

The impacted highways:

I-78 (entire length)

I-80 (entire length)

I-280 (entire length)

I-287 (entire length)

Route 440 (between I-287 to the Outer Bridge Crossing)

I-195 (entire length)

I-295 (Pennsylvania border/Scudder Falls Bridge to Exit 60 at I-195)

The commercial vehicle travel restriction applies to:

All tractor trailers (exceptions as listed in the Administrative Order)

Empty straight CDL-weighted trucks

Passenger vehicles pulling trailers

Recreational vehicles

Motorcycles

Toni Yates has more on New Jersey snow preps from Pompton Lakes:

NYC Libraries closed Tuesday

Due to the expected snowstorm, all branches of Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library (which covers the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island), and Queens Public Library will be closed on Tuesday.

Yonkers Public Schools closing Tuesday

Yonkers Public Schools will be closed Tuesday for the snow and additionally all afterschool programs, including afterschool child care programming, will also be canceled.

Catholic Elementary Schools in Archdiocese of New York closing Tuesday

All Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of New York will be closed Tuesday due to the forecasted snowstorm. The day will be a “traditional snow day” with no remote instruction. This includes Catholic schools in New York City and the upper suburban counties.

Archdiocesan High Schools operate independently, so high school families need to follow instructions from their individual schools.

Catholic schools in the Brooklyn Diocese, which encompasses Brooklyn and Queens, will have a remote instruction day.

NYC Schools go remote

New York City schools will be remote on Tuesday due to the storm.

The decision to make it a snow day when it snows or not make it a snow day is always controversial. Either way, there are families unhappy with the city’s decision. But the reality is that there is no such thing as snow days anymore — there are remote days.

Lucy Yang has more, including reaction from some NYC students:

Alternate Side Parking rules suspended

Alternate Side Parking rules are suspended for Tuesday.

As the city prepares for snow, gusty wind and minor coastal flooding, officials say travel could be difficult, especially during the morning commute.

“NYC Emergency Management has issued a Travel Advisory due to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region,” said New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. “We have mobilized a comprehensive response with our city agencies and utility partners, but while we are preparing for any eventuality, I urge New Yorkers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary for their safety and to allow our Sanitation Department (DSNY) crews and first responders to navigate the storm and reach those in need more quickly.

Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch talks about NYC’s snow removal efforts:

City of Newburgh Declares Snow Emergency

A Snow Emergency has been declared in Newburgh effective Monday, February 12th at 6pm. Snow Emergency parking regulations will be in effect until the Snow Emergency is lifted.

Cars parked illegally during a snow emergency will be towed

During a snow emergency, alternate side of the street parking regulations are in effect as follows:

On North-South Streets, parking is permitted on the East side of the street for 24 hours, from 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Parking is permitted on the West side of the street for 24 hours from 6pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

On East-West Streets, parking is permitted on the North side of the street for 24 hours from 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Parking is permitted on the South side of the street for 24 hours from 6pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

EXCEPTION: BROADWAY – No parking both sides from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m. daily

On all other City streets, the Police Department will designate the side of the street on which parking is permitted, allowing parking on one side of the street on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and then on the other side, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Permitted parking on each side of the street will be from 6pm at the time the Emergency is declared until 24 hours thereafter.

Parking is not permitted on designated snow emergency routes. Parking is permitted in City Municipal Parking Lots on Ann Street, VanNess Street, (between Fullerton and Prospect Streets) and on Chambers Street.

Stay with Eyewitness News and AccuWeather for continuing updates on the storm track and the potential snow totals.

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