Travel Advisory Issued For Sunday Over Snow Storm

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has issued a Travel Advisory for Sunday, January 18.

In coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS), NYCEM is tracking a fast-moving system expected to bring the year’s first accumulating snow to the city. NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Today, some parts of the city could see between 1 to 2 inches of snow. Snow is expected to move out by mid to late afternoon. Relatively warm temperatures will limit accumulation on roads and other warm surfaces, with snow mainly sticking to grass and shaded areas.

On Sunday, snow is expected to begin as early as 5 a.m. and will continue through the day, tapering off by the evening. The heaviest accumulation is expected to occur between 8 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Current forecasts call for 1 to 3 inches across the city, with a low chance of 2 to 4 inches in eastern Queens and southeast Brooklyn. Snow accumulation on Sunday is expected to stick as temperatures continue to drop. These conditions may cause significant travel disruptions.

A Code Blue is in effect. Outreach teams will canvass all five boroughs to connect our most vulnerable New Yorkers to shelters. No one who is homeless and seeking shelter in New York City during a Code Blue will be denied. New Yorkers who see individuals they believe to be experiencing homelessness and in need should contact 311 via phone or mobile app and request outreach assistance.