New York City is preparing for its first major snowstorm in nearly four years as a rare, fast-moving winter system targets the region. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued, with forecasters expecting 3–8 inches of snow, heavy bursts exceeding one inch per hour, and the potential for sleet and freezing rain to follow. Mayor Eric Adams has warned residents to prepare for hazardous travel, urging people to avoid driving and allow extra time as the storm hits during a busy post-holiday travel period. Major highways, rail lines, and airports across the New York metro area are expected to feel significant impacts.
00:00New York City is bracing for something it hasn't seen in nearly four years.
00:24A rare, fast-moving winter storm is bearing down on the region, and it's expected to blanket the city in snow.
00:35While much of the Northeast missed out on a white holiday, this powerful post-holiday system is arriving right as millions of people are traveling.
00:47For the first time in almost four years, a winter storm warning has been issued for New York City.
00:54Mayor Eric Adams has urged New Yorkers to prepare for hazardous travel from Friday into Saturday, asking people to avoid driving if possible, allow extra time, and stay alert to changing conditions.
01:10So, what exactly is coming, and who will be hit the hardest?
01:21Forecasts show the storm will deliver a quick but intense burst of snow, followed by sleet and freezing rain in some areas.
01:29Snowfall totals are expected to reach 3 to 5 inches across much of the region, with some places seeing 5 to 8 inches or more.
01:42At the peak of the storm, snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour.
01:47That means roads can become snow-covered very quickly, creating dangerous travel conditions for drivers, commuters, and airport travelers.
02:00The New York metropolitan area sits right near the center of the storm's impact zone.
02:06Winter storm warnings now cover the city, northern New Jersey, Weston Long Island, and parts of upstate New York.
02:14Major highways, commuter rail lines, and airports are all expected to feel the effects, especially overnight and into the early morning.
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02:28Snow began Friday, intensified overnight, and is continuing into early Saturday before tapering off into scattered snow showers.
02:38The winter storm warning remains in effect until 1 p.m.
02:46So, what's driving this system?
02:51Meteorologists say it's the result of warm air pushing north from the south, colliding with cold air dropping down from Canada.
02:58That clash of temperatures is producing heavy snow at first, but as the storm evolves, some areas could see snow changing to sleet or freezing rain, particularly between New York City and Philadelphia.
03:12That mix can make roads slicker than snow alone and far more dangerous.
03:21The National Weather Service warns that visibility may drop quickly and untreated surfaces will become icy.
03:30Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, check transit updates, and give road crews time to work.
03:37This storm also lands during the busy post-Christmas travel period, meaning airports and highways may experience delays and cancellations.
03:52Despite the disruption, city agencies say they are ready.
03:56Snow plows, salt spreaders, emergency responders, and transit teams are already in position to respond as conditions change.
04:04For now, New Yorkers are being asked to slow down, stay informed, and prepare for winter's return after years without a major snowfall.
04:17This rare winter storm is expected to pass through quickly, but for several hours, it could transform the city into a snow-covered landscape.
04:27We'll continue to follow the storm and bring you updates as conditions evolve.
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