NEW YORK — New York City has issued a travel warning and snow advisory ahead of what is forecast to be the first measurable snowfall of the season Monday night into Tuesday morning.
The city tells travelers to use caution “when driving, walking or bicycling, and to allow additional travel time, as roads and sidewalks may become slippery during the morning and evening commute.”
In fact, several schools in our area also issued an advisory warning of delays in school openings due to this system.
Check school delays and closures here.
The city is also warning of freezing precipitation between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
NYC public schools will remain open
New York City Public Schools posted on
sidewalk cleaning
The Department of Sanitation is responsible for cleaning streets and bike lanes, but homeowners must clean their sidewalks. Since this is the first accumulated snowfall of the season in New York City, sanitation officials remind homeowners to make sure the sides are passable within the required time period.
If the snow stops falling between:
- 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., property owners must clear sidewalks within 4 hours
- 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., property owners must clear sidewalks within 2 p.m.
- 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., property owners must clear sidewalks by 11 a.m.
Ricardo Villarini with the details from New York.
“When precipitation begins, our salt spreading operation will already be underway and we will not stop until the city is safe and clear. We ask all New Yorkers to exercise caution and give our plows and spreaders the space to do their work. critical work. It may have been 700 days since the last real snow hit the city, but we are more prepared than ever,” said Jessica Tisch, commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.
Suspended Alternate Side Parking
The New York City Department of Transportation said it has suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday, January 16.
Parking meter payments will still be required.
NYC Ferry encouraged passengers to use caution when traveling through Tuesday morning due to the possibility of icy conditions.
The ferry system also warned of potential travel disruptions.
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Passengers are advised to please use caution on all NYC Ferry landings and vessels and to be prepared for potential service disruptions.
Visit https://t.co/5rRBreK42M or the NYC Ferry app for full schedules and the latest service alerts.
— NYC Ferry (@NYCferry) January 15, 2024
2024-01-16 02:45:56
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