NYCEM Issues Travel Warning Forward of Snow

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December 24, 2025

New York — New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has issued a journey advisory for Friday night, December 26 into Saturday, December 27. A winter climate system is anticipated to convey accumulating snow this weekend, probably creating hazardous journey circumstances throughout a busy vacation journey interval. The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted 3 to 7 inches of snow with regionally greater quantities potential.

“As New Yorkers continue to celebrate the holidays and prepare to celebrate the new year, they should also prepare for hazardous travel conditions Friday into Saturday,” stated New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “New York City agencies have been coordinating and are prepared for the winter weather system, and we continue to monitor conditions closely. New Yorkers should all prepare — avoid driving if possible and give yourself extra travel time with public transit if you do need to travel, stay alert to changing conditions, and sign up for Notify NYC for real-time information updates. Thank you to the tireless public servants who are keeping us safe.”

“Many New Yorkers will be traveling or spending time with friends and family this holiday weekend,” stated NYCEM Commissioner Zach Iscol. “I want to thank the sanitation crews, emergency managers, and city workers who will be out in the cold, through Christmas and this holiday weekend, preparing for and responding to these conditions. Snow Friday night into Saturday may make travel hazardous, so we’re asking New Yorkers to plan ahead, limit travel when possible, and give our crews room to operate.”

“This forecast calls for snow during what is already a heavy travel weekend. DSNY began our operations well in advance of this storm, and we are ready for whatever comes our way – but please stay off the roads, and know that collection delays are possible as we work to get roads safe and clear,” stated Javier Lojan, Acting Commissioner, NYC Sanitation.

Snow is anticipated to develop Friday afternoon and intensify into regular, accumulating snow Friday evening, with a number of inches of snowfall anticipated citywide. Snow is prone to taper off Saturday morning, although lingering flurries might persist. Cold temperatures by means of Friday evening and Saturday will restrict snowmelt, growing the danger of slippery and unsafe street circumstances.

In response to the forecasted circumstances, NYCEM has activated the City’s Winter Weather Emergency Plan, coordinating carefully with NWS, metropolis and state companies, and utility companions.

As a part of the Winter Weather Emergency Plan, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will problem a Snow Alert and is pre-deploying a whole bunch of salt spreaders to pretreat roadways forward of snowfall, with plows able to deploy citywide as circumstances warrant. During a Snow Alert, DSNY coordinates carefully with NYCEM and the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to hold out snow-clearing operations.

While DSNY clears streets and bike lanes, property house owners are chargeable for clearing sidewalks. Snow will not be pushed into the road or bike lanes, as that is unlawful and interferes with snow operations. Snow must be positioned towards the constructing, on the curb line, or on personal property. Sidewalks should be saved satisfactory for all pedestrians, with a transparent path the place potential. While property house owners will not be required to clear bus stops, they’re inspired to clear a path from the sidewalk to the curb. Failure to clear sidewalks might end in fines.

Have a Plan

Before Winter Weather

• Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. NYC regulation requires them.
• Check your snow tools. Keep rock salt and shovels.
• Winterize your automobile.
• Prepare a package with blankets, meals, water, shovel, jumper cables, flashlight, reflectors, and first assist package.
• Register together with your utility supplier should you depend on life-sustaining medical tools.
• Keep backup energy prepared.
• Keep important provides at residence so you’ll be able to keep safely indoors throughout and after a storm.
• Know get assist with warmth by means of the Home Energy Assistance Program. Call 311.

During Winter Weather

• Stay indoors if potential.
• Dress in layers and canopy uncovered pores and skin.
• Watch for frostbite (numbness, pale or waxy pores and skin) and hypothermia (shivering, confusion, drowsiness). Call 911 should you see signs.
• Use heating tools safely. Never use stoves, ovens, kerosene heaters, or grills to warmth your private home.
• Run turbines solely outdoor and away from home windows.
• Report warmth or scorching water outages to your landlord, then name 311 if not resolved.
• NYC regulation requires minimal indoor temperatures from October 1 by means of May 31:
• Daytime (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.): At least 68°F inside when it is beneath 55°F outdoors
• Nighttime (10 PM – 6 AM): At least 62°F inside, no matter outdoors temperature
• Hot water: At least 120°F year-round
• Take further care outdoor to keep away from slips and falls.
• Ask neighbors or neighborhood teams for snow removing assist if wanted.

After Winter Weather

• Check on neighbors, particularly older adults and people with entry wants.
• Clear snow safely. Shovel slowly. Take breaks. Keep hydrants clear
• Prevent carbon monoxide dangers by clearing automobile tailpipes and utilizing detectors.
   

Stay Informed

• Sign up for Notify NYC at NYC.gov/NotifyNYC, obtain the app, or name 311. Alerts can be found in a number of languages, together with a devoted group for basement house residents.
• For the newest updates, go to NYCEM’s web site, examine for preparedness and response ideas at nyc.gov/beready, and join emergency alerts by visiting the Notify NYC web page, or calling 311. 

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