Tri-State Area Grapples with Second Round of Sunday Snowfall

Snowfall Impact in New Jersey

• ❄️ Pamis, New Jersey, experienced significant snowfall, with temperatures dropping and the snow firming up, making it harder to shovel.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families in Bergen County took advantage of the lighter snow earlier in the day, but plow trucks and salters were active to keep roads clear.
• 🏞️ Parks like Garret Mountain Reservation in Passaic County were closed due to ongoing salting operations on hilly roadways.
• ⛷️ Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, New Jersey, saw its busiest MLK weekend, with snowy conditions driving visitors.

New York City Conditions

• 🏙️ Despite freezing temperatures and icy conditions on some roadways in Hell's Kitchen, New Yorkers continued their routines, heading to dinner and for walks.
• 🌨️ A fast-moving storm brought unexpected heavy snow to the city, impacting residents who were not anticipating such conditions.
• 🚶‍♀️ Central Park transformed into a winter wonderland, with some enjoying walks and jogs in the snow.
• 🐶 Residents like Richard Levy planned to stay indoors, focusing on staying warm and managing ice for their pets.

Transportation Disruptions

• ✈️ Air travel was significantly impacted, with widespread delays and cancellations reported at Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK airports.
• 🚗 Newark Airport experienced a ground delay due to the weather conditions.

Sanitation Department Response

• 🚨 The New York City Department of Sanitation issued a snow alert, indicating heightened awareness of potential snowfall.
• 🚛 Over 700 salt spreaders and more than a thousand collection trucks with plows were deployed to treat roadways and bike lanes.
• ❄️ The department activated full salt spreader operations to manage the heavier bands of snow and continued treatment throughout the night and into the next day.