New York City Braces for a Snowy Surprise

Late Friday Evening New York City found itself under a blanket of snow late Friday evening. This was the first significant snowfall in over three years.

Steady Snowfall Creates Hazardous Conditions

By 7 p.m., the city and nearby areas were hit with steady snowfall, making roads slippery and dangerous.

Forecast Predicts Heavy Accumulation

The forecast predicted a hefty 5 to 9 inches of snow over the weekend, with some spots possibly getting up to 11 inches. This amount of snow is a big deal, especially since some areas have seen very little snow over the past three winters.

Timeline of the Storm

• Afternoon: Snow began to fall.
• Overnight: Snowfall reached its peak.
• Early Saturday: Snowfall slowed down.

Impact on Travelers

The snowstorm hit right after Christmas, one of the busiest travel times of the year. To prepare, city and state agencies were busy treating streets and highways with liquid salt and getting snow plows ready. Airlines started canceling flights at New York's three major airports. New Jersey even declared a state of emergency.

Storm Warnings Issued

Storm warnings were issued for:

• Southeastern New York
• Northern New York
• Western Connecticut
• Eastern Pennsylvania