New York is bracing for what could be its biggest snowfall in years, with winter storms causing widespread delays expected to last into Saturday morning.
State of Emergency Declared
New York and New Jersey have been placed under states of emergency as snowfall begins. Airports in the region are already experiencing delays and cancellations.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated, “That white stuff is coming, NYC! We’re ready for however much we get”. He shared images of salt spreaders and snowploughs treating city streets.
The last significant snowfall in New York City occurred in 2022, when Central Park received 8 inches of snow.
Snowfall Predictions
The National Weather Service forecasts between two and five inches of snow for the New York City area, with some northern areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches. Upstate New York and Long Island are predicted to receive 6 to 11 inches, with a possibility of 12 inches in some locations.
New York’s Department of Sanitation has prepared 700 million pounds of salt for road treatment.
The impact of the storm is being felt across New York City’s three major airports, as well as Philadelphia International Airport.
NBC News reporter Sam Brock reported more than 6,000 delays and over 15,000 cancellations nationwide, with the majority occurring at airports in the New York City area. Delays are also being reported in San Francisco and Orlando, with snow falling at Newark Liberty International Airport. Florida airports are also experiencing hundreds of delays.
Avalanche and Travel Concerns
At Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in California, two ski patrollers were injured Friday morning in an avalanche and transported to a hospital. The resort has received over 5 feet of snow since Tuesday.
The Sierra Nevada region is expected to receive up to two inches of snowfall per hour, creating hazardous mountain pass travel conditions. Local officials rescued a backcountry skier buried in an avalanche Thursday near the Mount Rose ski resort near Reno.
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