NYC Snowstorm: Record Snowfall, Cleanup Efforts, and Travel Disruptions

Historic Snowfall Totals

• ❄️ Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, placing it in the top 10 all-time snowfall events.
• 📈 Islip, Long Island, saw a record-breaking 29.1 inches, with Babylon, New York, reporting 29.5 inches.
• ⚠️ Blizzard warnings remained in effect for some areas due to high winds and low visibility, even as snow accumulation wound down.

Cleanup and Road Conditions

• 🧹 The Department of Sanitation deployed 2600 workers on 12-hour shifts, having plowed over 99.5% of city streets at least once.
• 🚗 Many secondary roads remain hazardous, with accumulated snow and refreezing making travel difficult and dangerous.
• 🚧 Alternate side parking is suspended in NYC through March 1st, and travel bans were lifted in various counties, though some remained extended.

Transportation Disruptions

• ✈️ Newark Liberty International Airport experienced hundreds of cancellations, with JFK and LaGuardia also seeing significant flight disruptions.
• 🚆 NJ Transit service is slowly resuming on limited light rail lines, but most bus and rail services remain suspended.
• 🚇 The MTA reported subway delays, and Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North services are suspended or running on reduced schedules.

Power Outages and Community Response

• ⚡ JCP&L reported nearly 58,500 power outages, with PSEG Long Island and Con Edison also experiencing significant outages.
• 🤝 Neighbors were seen helping each other dig out cars and clear sidewalks, highlighting community spirit amidst the storm's impact.
• 🥶 Overnight temperatures are expected to drop below freezing, causing slush to freeze solid, creating further hazardous conditions for the morning commute.