Winter Storm Causes Black Ice, Flight Delays, and Heavy Snowfall

Snowfall and Cleanup Efforts

• ❄️ Central Park experienced its heaviest snowfall in four years, providing opportunities for sledding and winter activities.
• ⚠️ The soft snow is expected to turn into ice within hours, making cleanup harder and roads more dangerous.
• 🚗 Residents are advised to clear cars and walkways promptly due to the impending icy conditions.

Airport Disruptions

• ✈️ Major New York area airports experienced significant disruptions, with hundreds of flights delayed and cancelled.
• 📉 JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty airports reported hundreds of delays and over 100 cancellations each.
• 😥 Travelers faced long delays and rebooking challenges during the busy New Year's rush, with domestic flights averaging nearly $900.

Long Island Snowfall

• 🌨️ Suffolk County, particularly North Patchogue, received close to 7 inches of snow, burying driveways and cars.
• 🚧 Snowblowers and shovels were in use across neighborhoods as residents dug out from the heavy snowfall.
• 🗓️ Some residents expressed a wish for the storm to have occurred earlier in the week, rather than close to the New Year.

Road Conditions and Forecast

• 🧊 The National Weather Service issued a special notice warning of potential black ice on Saturday night as temperatures are expected to drop.
• 🛣️ While crews worked to clear main streets, roads were slow overnight, but mostly clear by late morning.
• 🥶 Cold temperatures are expected to persist, with residents keeping shovels handy and hoping for no further major storms.