NYC Snowstorm Aftermath: Latest Totals, Travel Disruptions, and Cold Snap

Snowfall Totals and Records

• ❄️ Central Park recorded over 10.5 inches of snow, setting a new record for the date and marking the biggest snowfall since 2022.
• 📈 Other areas also saw significant accumulation, with Bridgeport receiving 14.5 inches and Smers reporting 17 inches.
• 🌨️ Airports received about a foot of snow, contributing to widespread travel disruptions.

Transportation and Commute Challenges

• ✈️ Over 12,000 flights were cancelled nationwide due to the storm, with airlines hoping to resume normal operations.
• 🚆 The MTA expects normal subway service, while New Jersey Transit will phase in service starting Monday morning.
• 🚗 Roads experienced icy conditions and heavy snow, making commutes difficult, with plows working to clear paths for Monday's commute.

Impact on Daily Life

• ⚠️ Six deaths in New York City are believed to be related to the cold weather.
• 🏫 New York City public schools will be closed, with students attending classes remotely.
• 🛵 DoorDash has suspended operations in New York City due to the severe weather.

Ongoing Conditions and Forecast

• 🥶 Temperatures are in the low 20s, feeling like the teens, with bitter cold expected to persist for the next 8 to 11 days.
• 🧊 Light snow and sleet continue in some areas, particularly on the south shore of Long Island and the east end, with additional light snow showers possible overnight and into Monday morning.
• ⚠️ A system sliding south on Thursday presents a potential, though questionable, chance of a few more flakes.

Community Response and Resilience

• 🚒 Firefighters were seen assisting stranded vehicles, shoveling out cars stuck in the snow.
• 🤝 Community members and news crews appreciated acts of kindness, such as a church offering a safe parking space and hot coffee.
• 📸 Viewers are encouraged to share their snow photos with ABC7NY.