NYC Blizzard Winding Down: Snowfall Totals and Forecast

Blizzard Conditions Easing in NYC

• ❄️ Heavy snow and low visibility persist in some areas, with snowfall totals already exceeding two feet in several locations.
• 💨 Winds are gusting significantly, with peak gusts over 50-60 mph earlier and sustained winds around 7 mph in the city.
• ⚠️ The official criteria for a blizzard (sustained winds of 35+ mph, heavy/blowing snow reducing visibility to a quarter-mile for three consecutive hours) were met in several Tri-State area locations.

Snowfall Totals and Impact

• 📊 Nassau and Suffolk Counties reported the most impressive totals, with some areas exceeding 27 inches of snow.
• 📈 New Jersey also saw significant accumulation, with areas like Monmouth Junction and Freehold reporting over two feet.
• 🏞️ The Hudson Valley and Fairfield County experienced substantial snowfall, with totals reaching up to 1.5 feet in some parts.
• 🏙️ New York City boroughs saw considerable accumulation, with Staten Island reporting over two feet and other areas nearing 20 inches.

Forecast and Future Conditions

• 📉 Snow is expected to taper off for the rest of the afternoon, clearing from northwest to southeast by sunset.
• 🌬️ Blowing snow remains a concern due to gusty winds that will persist into the evening and overnight, gradually tapering off by tomorrow.
• 🥶 Temperatures will drop below freezing tonight and remain so on Tuesday, with a chance of a light rain/snow mixture late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
• 📈 Warmer temperatures are expected later in the week, with highs climbing above freezing by Wednesday and reaching the mid-40s by the weekend.