NYC Suburbs Hit by Slippery Roads After Winter Storm Mix

Winter Storm Impacts in Northern Suburbs

• 🌧️ The Tri-State Area experienced a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, leading to hazardous driving conditions, particularly in northern and western suburbs.
• 🚗 In Vernon, New Jersey, roads were wet but not excessively slick at the time of reporting, with some slush visible.
• 🌨️ An initial inch of snow transformed areas like Weii Yanda State Park into a winter scene, which later turned into a messy mix.

Driving Hazards and Observations

• ⚠️ Drivers encountered a combination of clear and partly covered roads as they traveled through Sussex County, New Jersey.
• 🧊 Refreezing was a concern overnight in Sussex County as temperatures dropped into the 20s, increasing the possibility of icy conditions.
• 🚗 Accidents were reported on I-684, including a vehicle hitting a guardrail and another sliding onto the shoulder, attributed to the snow and slick conditions.

Community Reactions to the Storm

• 😊 Some families, like the Chamberlains in Brewster, celebrated the storm as a memorable event for their children, such as baby Dean's first experience in the snow.
• ☃️ Children in Brewster took advantage of the snow, building snowmen and having snowball fights after school.
• ❄️ While some residents enjoyed the winter weather, others, like Lee Orman, expressed a desire for it to arrive later in the season.