NYC Winter Storm: Snow, Sleet, and Ice
New York City experienced a winter storm bringing a mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet. Hazardous conditions impacted drivers and pedestrians on Thursday.
Winter Weather Advisory
A winter weather advisory covered the NYC metro area, extending to northeast New Jersey, Westchester, and southern Connecticut. Check for school closings and delays here.
NYC saw primarily sleet and some snow, while areas north and west received several inches of snow. Snow and sleet accumulations of up to 3 inches were possible. A glaze of ice was also possible in parts of the metro area.
Latest Weather Update
Thursday: Snow and sleet, transitioning to rain. High near 39°F. 100% chance of precipitation.
Warm air changed the snow to freezing rain or rain. The storm quickly exited Thursday, leaving dry conditions for Thursday night and Friday.
NYC Traffic and Airport Status
Check the live NYC traffic map here: <a href="https://511ny.org/Map/EmbeddedMap?region=NYC&layers=Closures,IncidentClosures,ConstructionClosures,SpecialEventClosures,FutureConstructionClosure,TrafficSpeeds,Incidents,SubIncidentClosures,WazeIncidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NYC Traffic Map</a>
Airport Status:
- JFK: FlightAware
- LaGuardia: FlightAware
- Newark: FlightAware
Weekend Storm?
Another winter storm is possible over the weekend, bringing more snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Saturday: 20% chance of snow. High near 36°F. Saturday Night: Snow likely, transitioning to snow and sleet, then rain and sleet. 100% chance of precipitation. Sunday: Chance of rain and snow. High near 40°F. 50% chance of precipitation.
Alternate side parking rules were suspended on February 6th.
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