New York City Faces Winter Storm Challenges

New York City is about to experience a significant snowfall, the largest in over three years.

Forecast Details

• Expected Snowfall: 5 to 7 inches
• Affected Areas: Broader metropolitan area, including parts of southern Connecticut, North Jersey, and southeast New York
• Timing:
• Start: Late Friday afternoon
• Peak Intensity: Overnight Friday into early Saturday morning
• End: Saturday morning

Travel Advisory

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams have advised residents to consider changing their travel plans for Friday and avoid driving if possible.

City Preparations

• Plow Trucks: Over 1,600 large plow trucks to be deployed
• Salt Spreaders: Hundreds of salt spreaders to pre-treat roads

Travel Impact

• Port Authority Expectations: Nearly 15 million travelers during the holiday season
• Peak Travel Day: Sunday
• Recommendations: Sign up for email alerts and check FlightAware for delays and cancellations

Local Reactions

• Arianna Wesby: 11-year-old from El Paso, unprepared for snow, playing in shorts at Hippo Playground
• Jessica Tisch: Former sanitation chief and current police commissioner jokes about her FOMO after reading the forecast

Final Challenge

This storm presents a final managerial challenge for outgoing Mayor Eric Adams.