Light snowflakes danced through the concrete canyons of New York City on Saturday afternoon, casting a temporary spell of winter wonderland over the urban jungle. While the snowfall was expected to be brief, lasting only until conditions clear later in the day, residents were left bracing for the worst as another storm system hurtles towards the city.
The National Weather Service is warning that this latest system could bring up to four inches of snow across the city, with temperatures plummeting to make the roads "rock solid frozen." As a result, the city's Winter Weather Emergency Plan has been activated, and a travel advisory will be in effect on Sunday. With residents advised to plan ahead and avoid travel if possible, New Yorkers are being urged to prepare for the worst.
Pre-treatment efforts are already underway, with 700 salt spreaders operating constantly through Sunday to pre-emptively treat roads and bridges. Meanwhile, outreach teams are gearing up to help homeless residents find shelter ahead of the storm, while also warning residents who spot someone in need to call 311 for assistance.
However, even as the latest system brings an initial respite from the cold, forecasters warn that temperatures will plunge further on Monday and Tuesday, bringing what they describe as "some of the coldest air of the season thus far." As a result, New Yorkers can expect the mercury to drop significantly in the coming days.
The National Weather Service is warning that this latest system could bring up to four inches of snow across the city, with temperatures plummeting to make the roads "rock solid frozen." As a result, the city's Winter Weather Emergency Plan has been activated, and a travel advisory will be in effect on Sunday. With residents advised to plan ahead and avoid travel if possible, New Yorkers are being urged to prepare for the worst.
Pre-treatment efforts are already underway, with 700 salt spreaders operating constantly through Sunday to pre-emptively treat roads and bridges. Meanwhile, outreach teams are gearing up to help homeless residents find shelter ahead of the storm, while also warning residents who spot someone in need to call 311 for assistance.
However, even as the latest system brings an initial respite from the cold, forecasters warn that temperatures will plunge further on Monday and Tuesday, bringing what they describe as "some of the coldest air of the season thus far." As a result, New Yorkers can expect the mercury to drop significantly in the coming days.
snow is cute & all but 4 inches of it in nyc? that's like a blizzard over here! but at the same time, can't we just appreciate the novelty of it all while also being super considerate of those less fortunate? i'm low-key hyped for the winter wonderland vibes tho 
let's hope the salt spreaders get their job done & that everyone stays safe & warm over the weekend! 
and I'm still trying to process everything. Like, it's one thing to see cute snowflakes on Twitter, but to think that there's actual snow falling on the city is another story altogether 
I feel bad for all the people who are going to have to deal with freezing temps and icy roads. And 4 inches of snow? That sounds like a lot! 
How's everyone preparing for this? Are you guys bracing yourselves for the worst or are you just gonna roll with it and hope for the best? 
! First snow of the season and already we're bracing for another one? Like, isn't there just enough cold air or something? And 700 salt spreaders? That's a lot of work for a brief snowy spell 
. I'm all for helping our homeless folks out, but can't they just get to shelter before the storm hits? Meanwhile, I'm over here like "can we have a warm winter for once?" 
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but i guess it's better than nothing, at least they're trying to pre-treat the roads. homeless folks are gonna be stuck out in this cold no matter what tho 
. and ugh, those temps dropping further on monday and tuesday? that's just cruel 
️ like can't we have a chill winter for once 
Meanwhile, I love that they're activating their Winter Weather Emergency Plan and making sure homeless residents have somewhere to go. It's about time we start taking care of our most vulnerable citizens. 
Still, I'm not exactly stoked for the cold snap to come - 20s temps on Monday and Tuesday? That's just brutal! 
Can't wait to see what the weekend brings... or rather, what it will freeze into 
. The 311 hotline is a good move, at least they'll be able to get help when they need it most.
That's not exactly reassuring. Fingers crossed that everyone stays safe and warm during this winter wonderland chaos 
, but I'm not loving the idea of this latest storm hitting just when things are starting to chill out a bit 
. on a more serious note, homeless residents need all the help they can get, so kudos to the outreach teams 
plus 700 salt spreaders? that's crazy! they should also consider getting those hot chocolate machines on the streets, that would be a game changer 
4 inches on Sunday? Are we kidding ourselves? City's prepared, I guess...700 salt spreaders and all, but still gonna be a mess out there. And don't even get me started on the homeless people who'll be stuck without shelter. 311 should be ringing off the hook 
. Monday and Tuesday, though? That's just cruel 
. Temperatures plummeting, roads freezing...can we just fast forward to spring already? 
. still, i think we'll all be cozy in our apartments with hot cocoa and blankets 
. Bring on the snow!