Blizzard Headed for NYC

A strong area of low-pressure will develop off the eastern seaboard and track north towards New York City Monday night and Tuesday. As a result, New York City is at risk for a major winter storm with 10-14 inches of snow (possibly more) and near-blizzard conditions from Monday night through Late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning.

Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are expected but could increase to 3-4 inches per hour if intense snow bands develop over the city. Ice accretion and significant coastal flooding are not expected with this system.

Precipitation/Timing

10-14 inches of snow (worst case scenario close to two feet)

Snow flurries are expected to begin Monday morning

Snowfall rates increase Monday Night and early Tuesday morning

Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour, higher if snow bands set-up

Visibility of ¼ mile or less during the storm during period of higher winds

No ice accumulation expected

Temperatures

Today (Sunday): 41/26, Wind chill values between 25 and 35

Tomorrow (Monday): 26/26, Wind chill values between 10 and 15

Tuesday: 28/19

Wednesday: 27/16

Winds

Today (Sunday): NW 11-15 MPH

Tonight: NE 9-13 MPH

Tomorrow (Monday): NE 15-20 MPH, Gusts 24 MPH possibly higher

Tuesday: North 20-24 MPH, Gusts 29 MPH possibly higher

4 Comments

  • Concerned parent

    City officials urged residents to plan to stay off roads beginning Monday night.

    What are the hanholas of the schools planning on?

    Is there ANY plan at all?

    No! I didn’t expect them to plan ahead. (Missing the “head” in “ahead”).

    • Ezra

      Are you concerned enough to contact the respective schools and ask? I can tell you (because I received such a notice) that Oholei Torah has indeed planned ahead. I don’t have children in the other local schools, so I don’t know what they’ve done.

    • Please Share

      What was the notice you received from OT? Hopefully it was a CLEAR decision on the safety of the students – although I doubt it. Please share and HOPEFULLY the other schools will follow their lead (or their non-leadership, depending on the “notice” given)..

    • Ezra

      Here’s the notice:

      Regardless of the weather, Yeshiva is always open. If there is a change in scheduling or transportation service, there will be a message on the yeshiva phone system. Recording will be made by 7:00 a.m.

      Kindly note the following general information regarding scheduling and bus transportation on days of a heavy snowfall.

       If New York City Public Schools are open then the Jofaz buses will be running along their regular routes. Yeshiva buses will also be running along their regular routes, with door-to-door transportation for preschool & Pre 1-A students only. Always be ready on time, but expect delays.

       If New York City Public Schools are closed then the Jofaz buses will not be running. Yeshiva will be open for grades 1-8 with davening & classes starting at 9:00 a.m. [preschool & Pre 1A will be closed]. The Yeshiva buses will do runs as per Sunday routes with stops in the middle right-hand side of the blocks. Talmidim of grades 1-4 will receive transportation and should be waiting outside [there will be no door-to-door pick-ups]. Bus runs begin at 8:10 a.m.; please have your son waiting at the scheduled times although delays can be expected.

       If streets have not been cleared thereby creating unsafe driving conditions then yeshiva buses will provide transportation with pick-ups on Avenue corners.

       If the city declares a ‘snow emergency’ [and only emergency vehicles can travel] then there will be no bus transportation. It will be the parents’ responsibility to bring the children to and from school.
      Dismissal schedule is as follows:

       If Jofaz Bus Service is provided then regular dismissal schedule remains in effect.

       If there is no Jofaz Bus Service then parents are requested to call for updated dismissal information which will be recorded by 11:00 a.m.

      If you have any questions regarding the schedule please call the yeshiva office.

      Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.