"The storm will start with light snow at first but the squall will "worsen rapidly," with the severe weather hitting about 9 p.m. Sunday and persisting until 9 a.m. Monday, city Office of Emergency Management officials said Sunday. "Snowfall rates could reach 2 to 3 inches per hour, with total accumulations of 18 to 22 inches and higher totals possible in heavy snow bands," Emergency Management officials posted on X. "Wind gusts up to 55 mph will create blowing and drifting snow, whiteout conditions, and severe travel hazards. Moderate coastal flooding is also expected during high tide in vulnerable areas.""
"As of 9 p.m. Sunday, all streets, highways and bridges will be closed until noon Monday, Mamdani announced. Only essential and emergecy vehicles will be allowed to travel city streets. The state of emergency also prompted the first full public school snow day in years for Monday, with no remote learning. Nearly 2,200 outgoing and incoming flights had been cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports by late Sunday morning, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.com."
Mayor Mamdani declared a state of emergency and ordered all streets, highways and bridges closed from 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday, allowing only essential and emergency vehicles. Residents were urged to stay inside and to call 311 to report anyone in need, while homeless outreach teams will work around the clock. The city announced a full public school snow day on Monday with no remote learning. Forecasts predicted 18 to 22 inches of snow with rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour and winds gusting up to 55 mph, creating whiteout conditions and severe travel hazards. Nearly 2,200 flights at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark were cancelled, and moderate coastal flooding is expected at high tide in vulnerable areas.
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