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Snow Forecast Downgraded in New York City Snowstorm Blankets Northeast
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• The snow forecast for New York City has been downgraded to 4 to 8 inches by the National Weather Service.• The snow forecast for New York City has been downgraded to 4 to 8 inches by the National Weather Service.
• But up to two feet are still expected north and west of the city and in interior New England. • But far more snow is falling north and west of the city and in interior New England. Up to 30 inches are expected along the New York-Pennsylvania border.
• The New York City subway has suspended above-ground service but continues to run below ground.• The New York City subway has suspended above-ground service but continues to run below ground.
• Public schools in New York City and Boston are closed.• Public schools in New York City and Boston are closed.
• Looking for something to do while you’re snowed in? Here’s what to cook, listen to and watch.• Looking for something to do while you’re snowed in? Here’s what to cook, listen to and watch.
Snow and sleet are expected to continue through much of the day in New York City, accompanied by howling winds, but only 4 to 6 inches of snow are expected across most of the city, and 6 to 8 inches in northern Manhattan and the Bronx. Snow, sleet and ice are expected to continue through much of the day in New York City, accompanied by howling wind and occasional thunder. But only 4 to 6 inches of snow are expected across most of the city, and 6 to 8 inches in northern Manhattan and the Bronx. Rain has fallen on parts of Queens.
On Monday, forecasters had predicted up to 20 inches in the city.On Monday, forecasters had predicted up to 20 inches in the city.
“The storm is tracking closer to the coast and warmer air is being brought in,” said Joe Pollina, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Snow is changing over to sleet, or a wintry mix, which brings down the snow totals.”“The storm is tracking closer to the coast and warmer air is being brought in,” said Joe Pollina, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Snow is changing over to sleet, or a wintry mix, which brings down the snow totals.”
The blizzard warning has been canceled in New York City but remains in effect to the north and west.The blizzard warning has been canceled in New York City but remains in effect to the north and west.
On Broadway, the shows are going on as scheduled tonight. Here is the transit situation:
Here is what you need know for the morning commute: • Subways: Above-ground trains continue to be suspended, but underground trains are operating. Transit officials said at 10 a.m. that they did not have a timetable yet for restoring above-ground service. Express service has also been suspended. Check the latest status here, or sign up for M.T.A. alerts.
• Subways: Above-ground trains continue to be suspended, but underground trains are operating. Express service has also been suspended, but the trains that are running are running pretty smoothly. Check the latest status here, or sign up for M.T.A. alerts. • Trains: Metro-North is on a reduced schedule and will stop running at noon because of wind and heavy snow. Amtrak has suspended service between New York and Boston. The Long Island Rail Road and PATH are running with some delays. N.J. Transit is on a weekend schedule.
• Trains: Metro-North is on a reduced schedule and will stop running at noon because of wind and heavy snow. Amtrak has suspended service between New York and Boston. The Long Island Rail Road is running normally. N.J. Transit is on a weekend schedule. PATH is on a modified schedule.
• Buses: N.J. Transit has suspended all bus service today. City buses are running local.• Buses: N.J. Transit has suspended all bus service today. City buses are running local.
• Roads: Poor visibility and icy conditions on highways and roads. Bridges and tunnels will remain open. Track the progress of snow removal at PlowNYC. Alternate-side parking has been suspended today and Wednesday.• Roads: Poor visibility and icy conditions on highways and roads. Bridges and tunnels will remain open. Track the progress of snow removal at PlowNYC. Alternate-side parking has been suspended today and Wednesday.
• Ferries: The Staten Island Ferry is running about every half-hour. Seastreak and East River Ferry services are suspended.• Ferries: The Staten Island Ferry is running about every half-hour. Seastreak and East River Ferry services are suspended.
— ANDY NEWMAN, ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE and JONATHAN WOLFE— ANDY NEWMAN, ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE and JONATHAN WOLFE
Snowfall forecasts near the coast have been downgraded north of New York City. Boston and Providence are still expecting up to a foot.Snowfall forecasts near the coast have been downgraded north of New York City. Boston and Providence are still expecting up to a foot.
In the interior, forecasters are still calling for over a foot of snow: 22 inches in Albany; 12 to 18 inches in Worcester, Mass.; 20 inches in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and 18 to 24 inches in West Milford in northern New Jersey. In the interior, forecasters are still calling for over a foot of snow: 22 inches in Albany; 12 to 18 inches in Worcester, Mass.; 20 inches in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; 18 to 24 inches in West Milford in northern New Jersey; and a whopping 24 to 30 inches in Monticello, N.Y., and Honesdale, Pa.
The storm is expected to wreak coastal havoc, said Kim Buttrick of the National Weather Service in Taunton, Mass. Parts of upstate New York were under blizzard conditions, with sharply reduced visibility and high winds.
But even along the coast, the storm is expected to wreak havoc, said Kim Buttrick of the National Weather Service in Taunton, Mass.
“Sometimes when we talk about these nor’easters everyone gets hung up on the snow, but there’s other stuff going on, too,” Ms. Buttrick said.“Sometimes when we talk about these nor’easters everyone gets hung up on the snow, but there’s other stuff going on, too,” Ms. Buttrick said.
Wind, primarily: The eastern coast of Massachusetts could get wind over 50 miles per hour; Nantucket and outer Cape Cod could get gusts up to 65 m.p.h. “That’s hurricane-like conditions,” Ms. Buttrick said.Wind, primarily: The eastern coast of Massachusetts could get wind over 50 miles per hour; Nantucket and outer Cape Cod could get gusts up to 65 m.p.h. “That’s hurricane-like conditions,” Ms. Buttrick said.
At high tides later this morning and afternoon in New England, forecasters are expecting moderate coastal flooding.At high tides later this morning and afternoon in New England, forecasters are expecting moderate coastal flooding.
“You have waves building off shore,” Ms. Buttrick said. “This storm will pound the coast, especially for our northeast- and east-facing shore lines. There’ll be beach erosion, some flooding of roadways, possible damage to marinas, docks and piers.” — ANDY NEWMAN“You have waves building off shore,” Ms. Buttrick said. “This storm will pound the coast, especially for our northeast- and east-facing shore lines. There’ll be beach erosion, some flooding of roadways, possible damage to marinas, docks and piers.” — ANDY NEWMAN
Here are the most recent snow totals from the Northeast reported by the National Weather Service. See map.Here are the most recent snow totals from the Northeast reported by the National Weather Service. See map.
New York City:New York City:
Central Park: 4 inches as of 8 a.m.Central Park: 4 inches as of 8 a.m.
Bronx: 6 inches.Bronx: 6 inches.
Kennedy Airport: 4 inches.Kennedy Airport: 4 inches.
New York State:New York State:
Endwell: 18 inches.Endwell: 18 inches.
Binghamton: 12 inches.Binghamton: 12 inches.
Middletown: 10 inches.Middletown: 10 inches.
Catskill: 7.5 inches.Catskill: 7.5 inches.
Southold on Long Island: 0.5 inches.Southold on Long Island: 0.5 inches.
Connecticut:Connecticut:
Danbury: 10 inches.Danbury: 10 inches.
Ridgefield: 7.5 inches.Ridgefield: 7.5 inches.
Stamford: 5 inches.Stamford: 5 inches.
Bridgeport: 4.5 inches.Bridgeport: 4.5 inches.
New Jersey:New Jersey:
Ridgewood: 8 inches.Ridgewood: 8 inches.
Newark Liberty International Airport: 3.5 inches.Newark Liberty International Airport: 3.5 inches.
Pennsylvania:Pennsylvania:
Granville Center: 14 inches.Granville Center: 14 inches.
Wilkes-Barre: 13.5 inches.Wilkes-Barre: 13.5 inches.
Scranton: 10 inches.Scranton: 10 inches.
Massachusetts:Massachusetts:
Wilbraham: 4 inches.Wilbraham: 4 inches.
While the snowstorm was downgraded in New York City, it was still causing plenty of headaches in New Jersey.
More than 20,000 homes were left without power as strong wind gusts whipped through the area.
The areas hardest hit were in southern and western New Jersey. Atlantic City Electric and PSE&G were each reporting over 10,000 customers without power. – JONATHAN WOLFE
More than 5,000 flights scheduled for Tuesday within the United States have been canceled, according to flightaware.com, with hundreds of cancellations at New York’s airports, Logan International Airport in Boston and other airports in the Northeast.More than 5,000 flights scheduled for Tuesday within the United States have been canceled, according to flightaware.com, with hundreds of cancellations at New York’s airports, Logan International Airport in Boston and other airports in the Northeast.
About 85 percent of the flights at the three major airports in the New York City region have been canceled.About 85 percent of the flights at the three major airports in the New York City region have been canceled.
At Philadelphia International Airport, only Delta is operating as of 5:40 a.m.At Philadelphia International Airport, only Delta is operating as of 5:40 a.m.
American Airlines, United, JetBlue and other airlines issued travel advisories ahead of anticipated weather-related cancellations and delays.American Airlines, United, JetBlue and other airlines issued travel advisories ahead of anticipated weather-related cancellations and delays.
The line between snow, sleet and rain is a thin one along the coasts. New York City is seeing snow in some parts and sleet in others, as the temperature hovers in the high 20s. But in Asbury Park, N.J., snow that had blanketed the shore by 1 a.m. had turned to pounding rain by 5 a.m. In Freeport on Long Island, a wet mix of snow and freezing rain greeted the few commuters waiting for the train. — NATE SCHWEBER and RUTH BASHINSKYThe line between snow, sleet and rain is a thin one along the coasts. New York City is seeing snow in some parts and sleet in others, as the temperature hovers in the high 20s. But in Asbury Park, N.J., snow that had blanketed the shore by 1 a.m. had turned to pounding rain by 5 a.m. In Freeport on Long Island, a wet mix of snow and freezing rain greeted the few commuters waiting for the train. — NATE SCHWEBER and RUTH BASHINSKY
School was canceled for Tuesday in Providence, R.I., and a number of public schools around Massachusetts. Schools were also canceled in several Connecticut cities, including Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, and classes were canceled at the University of Connecticut.School was canceled for Tuesday in Providence, R.I., and a number of public schools around Massachusetts. Schools were also canceled in several Connecticut cities, including Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, and classes were canceled at the University of Connecticut.
Boston’s public transportation system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, planned to run a normal schedule on its subway lines, but made changes on its commuter rail and warned of possible changes to the buses and subways on Tuesday.Boston’s public transportation system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, planned to run a normal schedule on its subway lines, but made changes on its commuter rail and warned of possible changes to the buses and subways on Tuesday.
In Washington, the White House announced on Monday that President Trump and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany had postponed a visit planned for Tuesday. Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, said the visit would be rescheduled for Friday.In Washington, the White House announced on Monday that President Trump and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany had postponed a visit planned for Tuesday. Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, said the visit would be rescheduled for Friday.
The theater industry said that all Broadway shows would be performed as scheduled Tuesday night. Broadway rarely cancels performances, and generally does so only when the New York City subway system is fully shut down.
The last time Broadway canceled all shows was in January 2016, when a blizzard slammed the city.
Telecharge said that ticketholders for most shows Tuesday night could exchange their tickets for another performance if they can’t get to the theater; the exchanges must take place before the scheduled curtain time. Other ticket sellers are expected to offer similar options to those who need to exchange tickets.
The storm also creates an opportunity for bargain-hunters. Many shows are expected to discount tickets to Tuesday performances in an effort to resell cancelled tickets. — MICHAEL PAULSON
While there are, thankfully, no reports right now of trains stuck in the snow, our history-minded colleagues have compiled some grim highlights from a rich literary genre: the snowbound train story.
Take a stroll through the archives.