NYCEM ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY, WARNS OF WEEKEND SNOW AND POTENTIAL TRAVEL IMPACTS

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NYCEM ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY, WARNS OF WEEKEND SNOW AND POTENTIAL TRAVEL IMPACTS

Winter Weather Advisory in impact for Sunday

 

January 17, 2026 — New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has issued a Travel Advisory for Sunday, January 18. In coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS), NYCEM is monitoring a fast-moving system anticipated to convey the yr’s first accumulating snow to the town. NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City in impact from 7 a.m. to eight p.m. on Sunday. Today, some elements of the town might see between 1 to 2 inches of snow. Snow is predicted to maneuver out by mid to late afternoon. Relatively heat temperatures will restrict accumulation on roads and different heat surfaces, with snow primarily sticking to grass and shaded areas. 

 

On Sunday, snow is predicted to start as early as 5 a.m. and can proceed by means of the day, really fizzling out by the night. The heaviest accumulation is predicted to happen between 8 a.m. to midday and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Current forecasts name for 1 to three inches throughout the town, with a low probability of two to 4 inches in japanese Queens and southeast Brooklyn. Snow accumulation on Sunday is predicted to stay as temperatures proceed to drop. These situations might trigger vital journey disruptions. 

 

 A Code Blue is in impact. Outreach groups will canvass all 5 boroughs to attach our most weak New Yorkers to shelters. No one who’s homeless and searching for shelter in New York City throughout a Code Blue will probably be denied. New Yorkers who see people they imagine to be experiencing homelessness and in want ought to contact 311 through telephone or cell app and request outreach help. 

 

 “As the first accumulating snow of the year falls, New York City is ready. Sanitation workers are already out across all five boroughs, coordinated across agencies and showing up in tough conditions to keep everyone safe. I’m deeply grateful to the public servants putting in long, cold hours—please plan ahead, avoid unnecessary travel, and check in on neighbors who may need help,” stated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. 

 

“As the long holiday weekend continues, New Yorkers commuting or traveling this week should exercise caution, be aware and prepared for potential travel delays, and other impacts due to the incoming snow,” stated NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. “We’re closely coordinating with city agencies and utilities to mitigate any disruptions, and to respond swiftly to any incidents. I want to send a special thank you to all the city employees working diligently over the long weekend to keep everyone safe. If you can, plan ahead, don’t travel if you don’t have to, and check on neighbors who may need help and support. Also, keep abreast with the latest information on this storm and future emergencies by texting NotifyNYC to 692-692 for real-time updates.” 

  

Have a Plan 

   

Before Winter Weather  

 

-Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. NYC regulation requires them.  

 

-Wear heat layered clothes, hats, and durable boots.  

 

-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 along with your utility supplier in the event 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 the best way to get assist with warmth by means of the Home Energy Assistance Program. Call 311.  

 

   

During Winter Weather  

 

-Stay indoors if attainable.  

 

-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 in the event you see signs.  

 

-Use heating tools safely. Never use stoves, ovens, kerosene heaters, or grills to warmth your house.  

 

-Run mills solely outside and away from home windows.  

 

-Report warmth or sizzling 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 under 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 outside to keep away from slips and falls.  

 

-Ask neighbors or group teams for snow elimination 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 condominium residents. 

 

-Keep a battery-powered radio out there if energy is misplaced. 

 

-Stay away from downed energy traces. Treat them as reside and name 911 if they’re inflicting a life-threatening state of affairs. 

 

-To report downed timber in NYC, name 311. For life-threatening emergencies involving a tree, comparable to one blocking a street or close to energy traces, name 911 instantly. 

 

-For the most recent updates, go to NYCEM’s web site, join emergency alerts by visiting the Notify NYC page, or name 311.  

 

 

 

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