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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for New York City for Monday, January 26, at 1 p.m., until Wednesday, January 28, at 12 a.m.
The current forecast calls for 20 to 30 inches of snow, with higher amounts possible locally, and snowfall rates of up to 2 to 4 inches per hour late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Northern winds of 30 to 40 MPH are forecast, with gusts of up to 65 MPH possible. Temperatures in the lower 20s are expected, with visibilities of one quarter mile or less at times.
The City strongly urges people to stay indoors to avoid powerful winds, low visibility and treacherous road conditions.
Severe weather conditions (example: Nor’easters; freezing rains; heavy snow and rain conditions) can destroy store front façades, building structures, roofs, awnings, shatter façade glass/windows etc. Additionally, severe weather conditions can also damage sidewalks, equipment, and merchandise.
Streets and highways will be closed to all but emergency vehicle travel at 11 p.m. Monday night. Only vehicles related to emergency services, vital City services and delivery of vital supplies will be permitted on streets until the order is lifted. New Yorkers are also urged not to walk or venture outside once the worst of the storm hits this evening.
Parking and Trash Collection– Alternate side parking and garbage/recycling collection are suspended Monday (1/26), Tuesday (1/27), and Wednesday (1/28) to facilitate snow removal. Parking meters remain in effect.
All winter weather information and information about the City’s response to the storm can be found by visiting the City’s Severe Weather website at nyc.gov/severeweather or by calling 311.
New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s free emergency notification system. Sign up online, call 311, or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter.
Severe weather conditions (example: Nor’easters; freezing rains; heavy snow and rain conditions) can destroy store front façades, building structures, roofs, awnings, shatter façade glass/windows etc. Additionally, severe weather conditions can also damage sidewalks, equipment, and merchandise.
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