A look at the top 10 biggest snowstorms on record in NYC.
The storm with the highest total was back in February of 2006, when thunder snow and snowfall rates of up to 5 inches per hour brought NYC to a standstill. The previous record was held by the blizzard after Christmas in 1947��.
Snow, Slippery Travel to End the Week in the Northeast
According to AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologists Alex Sosnowski, Motorists along I-80, I-81, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the New York Thruway should be prepared for a quick burst of snow that can lower the visibility and rapidly cover roads into .
Have a Question About Weather Forecasts? Ask an Expert
. Do you have a question you’ve always wanted to ask about meteorology? Now is your chance. Mark W. Wysocki, the New York State climatologist, will answer a selection of readers’ questions.
De Blasio Defends Storm Preparations
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York stressed the importance of heeding warnings though a snowstorm affected the city much less than had been anticipated.
Major Blizzard Set to Dump Feet of Snow on New York City.
All signs point to a significant blizzard in the Northeast on Monday night and Tuesday, with major cities like New York and Boston probably measuring snow in feet by the time the storm clears out. If the forecast pans out, this��.
New York Today: Cloudy With a Chance of Uncertainty
When the National Weather Service took to Facebook to explain its botched prediction for snowfall in the city, it announced efforts to ���more easily communicate��� what it called ���forecast uncertainty.��� We checked in with the weather service last night to.
12 Numbers That Break Down What Happened In NYC During That Historic.
On Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned of a potentially historic snowstorm that could dump up to 3 feet of snow across the five boroughs. The city had 1,800 plows at the ready and 250,000 tons of salt to spread over the 6,000 miles of.
Afternoon Bulletin: $1.8 Million Worth of Snow, and More.
A new city comptroller analysis found the average cost to clear the snow off the streets of New York City averaged out at $1.8 million per inch.
Why the snow forecast for New York City was so bad, and what should be done
UPDATE, 3:20 p.m.: National Weather Service director Louis Uccellini, in a press call this afternoon, said his agency did not do enough to communicate the uncertainty in the forecast for New York City and Philadelphia, where snowfall predictions were.
The Blizzard of 1888
The storm dropped nearly 50 inches of snow in March, bringing New York City to a virtual standstill.
The Blizzard That Wasn’t
In New York City, roads and subways were nearly deserted Tuesday morning, as people woke up to a much lighter snowfall than had been predicted. Some were irritated; others just headed to the park.
13 Photos (And One Tweet) That Show How Underwhelming NYCs Snow Storm.
It was supposed to be very fast and very hard, worse than we have ever seen before, potentially historic, and generally terrifying. For the publics safety, New York City shut down schools, parks and public transit. Non-emergency vehicles were.
Instagram Photos From the Snowstorm
Readers share their images of the snow.
New York grinds to a halt as worst of snow storm still lies.
A state of emergency is in effect in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as the National Weather Service raised their snowfall estimates to 24-36 inches in parts of the tri-state area. The largest single-day snow fall in New��.
More snow headed toward NYC
Its not a warning of a snowmaggedon this time ��� just a weather advisory by the city for light snow and frigid temps until Saturday night. An approaching cold front is expected to spread snow beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday and continuing into Friday.
New York Braces for Blizzard Amid Warnings of Closings and Hazards
The storm is expected to begin with flurries late Monday morning and gather force as the day goes on, bringing high winds, low visibility and treacherous road conditions.. New York City is preparing for storm that could bring up to 50-mile-per-hour winds and one to three feet of snow, crippling transportation and causing power outages.
Met Opera Cancels Premiere; Broadway Shows Canceled
The snowstorm also led to cancellations of a Louis CK performance, dance workshops and music rehearsals.
We Dodged Icy Doom. Lets Gripe.
Whether they prepare for too little snow or too much, politicians can be assured of our unhappiness.. Frank Bruni Op-Ed column defends New York State Gov Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New Jersey Gov Chris Christie from unfair criticisms of way they handled preparation for regions snowstorm; asserts that overreaction on part of elected officials is better than being caught unprepared.
Snowed In? Heres What to Watch, Read or Listen To
. Streaming TV, movies, music and books to help you through a winter storm.
Not a Blizzard, But Still Pretty
Time-lapse videos of the January snowstorm in New York City.
New York Today: Snow, but Not Like Last Years - City Room
9 a.m.. ��� ���Pedestrians vs. Cars,��� a talk at the New York Society for Ethical Culture in Manhattan, features Jill Abramson, the former executive editor of The New York Times, who was hit by a delivery truck. 6 p.m. [Free, R.S.V.P.].
Snow Fell, but Food Deliverymen Got the Chicken Curry Through
Working, as ever, for minimum wage and tips, New York City deliverymen were plying the streets on Monday night in the storm, some ignoring the ban on traffic.. Food deliverymen continue working despite New York Citys subway shutdown and travel ban during predicted snow storm; have difficult and thankless job but still manage to make living.
Winter storm bringing up to 2 inches of snow to NYC
A winter storm was bearing down on the city Thursday ��� packing ���dangerously frigid temperatures��� and ���life-threatening wind chill,��� officials said. Light snow was expected to start falling about 9 p.m. and continue until Friday morning. But the.
New York area cleaning up snow, mass transit gets back to normal
Heavy snow and high winds pounded the New York area Monday night into Tuesday as the storm brought the entire region to a standstill. Snowfall totals varied across the area, with some areas seeing as little as 6 inches while other were blasted by more .
Snow Keeps Falling; Flooding Feared as New England.
The National Weather Service also reported about 20 inches of snow in Portland, Maine; more than 27 inches in Hudson, New Hampshire; and 28�� inches in Orient on New Yorks Long Island. On the northern edge of the��.
New York Blood Donations Are Sought After Storm Disrupts Giving
The New York Blood Center is seeking to make up about 3,000 scheduled donations that were canceled because of the snowstorm this week.. New York Blood Center calls on New Yorkers to donate in order to make up for some 3,000 scheduled donations in region that were cancelled amid winter storm.
Massive blizzard forecast for New York and Boston area.
From the how long will it take some alarmist to blame this on global warming department and old man winter comes this map and warning that shows what is likely to be a historic blizzard with crippling amounts of snow:��.
Winter Storm Kari to Bring More Snow to Snow-Weary New England | The.
Ocean-enhanced snow may persist in parts of Cape Cod through Saturday. Outside of those areas, this looks again like a nuisance snow on the order of 3 inches or less for most of southern New England, the Lower Hudson Valley (New York City metro) and .
Storm Shelves Home Games for the Knicks and the Nets
The Knicks’ game against Sacramento was rescheduled for March 3. The Nets’ game against Portland was postponed until April 6.. New York Knicks game against Sacramento Kings, and Brooklyn Nets game against Portland Trail Blazers, are postponed due to expected snowstorm; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant will undergo shoulder surgery, likely ending his season.
Lingering snow impacts transit systems and Citi Bike | New.
Snow piles are a reminder of the storm that visited New York City on Monday and Tuesday. The snow is still an issue for Citi Bike. Citi Bike, the bike sharing program in New York City, reported that 75 percent of its stations had��.
De Blasio Orders Indefinite Street Shutdown Tonight During.
The mayor asked that citizens not attempt to clear their cars in the next several days, and not shovel snow into the streets or bury fire hydrants. He also advised that New Yorkers remain indoors throughout the duration of the��.
Cuomo Tells New Yorkers to Stay Home
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday urged New Yorkers to stay indoors and avoid hazardous conditions during the snowstorm.
Removing Snow Costs $1.8 Million per Inch in New York City: Study
A new study says the cost of removing snow in New York City is about $1.8 million per inch. City Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report Wednesday that analyzed more than 10 years of snowstorms.
Politicians Can Never Win With Weather
The focus, in particular, seems to be about the decision to shut down New York City at 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night. All roads in the region (not just in the city, but in Connecticut and New Jersey, as well) were closed to non-emergency traffic, but.
Winter Storm Juno helps find dog, slows down criminals.
Snow wasnt the only thing Winter Storm Juno brought to New York City yesterday. The storm, which failed to match meteorologists forecasts, also helped find a dog. Burt, a 1-year-old Whippet, was found yesterday after going��.
Snow keeps falling; flooding hits as New England battles blizzard
As crews started surveying storm damage and clearing streets, officials warned that the potential for record-setting snowfall remains as stormy weather wallops New England. But Bruno and other residents of coastal areas faced another more menacing.
NYC comptroller: Removing snow costs $1.8 million per inch
NEW YORK (AP) ��� A new study says the cost of removing snow in New York City is about $1.8 million per inch. City Comptroller Scott Stringer report Wednesday that analyzed more than 10 years of snowstorms. It does not��.
Everybodys Making Fun Of New Yorks Freak Out Over Snow
The northeastern U.S. is awaiting Winter Storm Juno with baited breath and terrified tweets. New York City is expecting two feet of snow over the next two days, in what people have dubbed #snowpocalypse and #snowmageddon2015. Yes, two feet of snow .
Live blizzard updates - New Yorks PIX11 / WPIX-TV
NEW YORK (PIX11) ��� A powerful winter storm battered the tri-state area, dumping up to 2 feet of snow in the hardest hit places, including eastern Long Island. The city and points north and west were spared blizzard��.
Storm That Glanced at Region Hit Hard in New England
High winds and whiteout conditions swept across New England as the storm moved up the East Coast, leaving the island of Nantucket without power.. Massive snow storm mostly bypasses New York City but hits New England hard; is one of worst for Boston area, which gets 23 inches of snow; Nantucket loses all power and communication with mainland.
Slush in Bloom
. Over eight inches of snow was reported in parts of the region, though much less fell in New York City.
Shutting Down New York’s Subways Is Very Expensive
Some might argue that you can’t put a price tag on “better safe than sorry.” But you can, actually.
Hilarious Blizzard of 2015��� memes take over the Internet.
Coming to NYC areas. 2 feet of snow. #Blizzard2015 pic.twitter.com/tYGLW6Kx7e. ��� Cool Yid (@CoolYidFromBP) January 26, 2015. This approaching snowmageddon has New Yorkers like: pic.twitter.com/wjqNgb86BE.
There Is Basically No Snow In New York ��� But, Absurdly, The Entire.
Ive lived in New York for almost my whole life ��� 48 years and counting. I have seen the city weather many actually large snowstorms, including a 26-incher just a few years go. The city stayed open through all of them. The garbage-trucks-turned-snow.
New York Today: A Snow Day Expert
[New York Observer]. ��� Economists said that shutting down the city for the storm was costly but wouldnt have a lasting effect on the region. [New York Times]. ��� A dog that had been missing for months was captured as the snow storm arrived, and.
Pre-Blizzard Snow Creates Slick Travel Across Mid-Atlantic
Roads in this swath could be very slippery and snow-covered on Monday, stated AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski. This includes the heavily-traveled I-95 corridor from Baltimore to New York City.
Not a Blizzard, But Still Pretty
Time-lapse videos of the January snowstorm in New York City.
Mass transit running on modified schedules after snow.
NEW YORK (PIX11) ��� After an unprecedented closure, the New York City subway system has resumed service on a modified schedule. Trains began running at 9 a.m. Tuesday with the system operating on a Sunday��.
Blizzard Warnings
How New York Citys no-show snow turned into a story about the relationship between the governor and the mayor.. Editorial holds New York City is entitled to wonder why Mayor Bill de Blasio was not involved in Gov Andrew Cuomos decision to shut down subways ahead of the wrongly forecast blizzard; contends public can only benefit when leaders speak to, and with, each other.
How much snow has fallen in the tri-state area | New Yorks.
While several meteorologists took to social media to apologize the stark contrast between their forecasts and the snow levels, some areas did see significant snow. Parts of eastern Long Island saw upwards of two feet while��.
On Long Island, a Different Scene
. While New York City received relatively light snowfall during the storm this week, the eastern end of Long Island received much higher totals.
Of course, some Washingtonians have NEW YORK SNOW envy
The Washington area seems to have escaped the worst ��� most of it, really ��� of Mondays mega snowstorm, but thats not good enough for some Washingtonians. In the ultimate D.C. display of New York wanderlust, some residents took to Twitter to complain .