NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES A HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 26

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NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES A HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 26

A Winter Storm Warning is in impact for New York City from 3 a.m. Sunday, January 25 Until 6 p.m. Monday, January 26

National Weather Service Also Issues Cold Weather Advisory from Friday, January 23 at 10 p.m. by way of Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m.

January 23, 2026 — The New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) has issued a hazardous journey advisory for Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. Road circumstances could also be harmful resulting from snow, ice, and lowered visibility, and New Yorkers are strongly inspired to keep away from non-essential journey. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New York City in impact from 3 a.m. Sunday, January 25 by way of 6 p.m. Monday, January 26.

A Winter Storm Warning implies that heavy snow of at the least 6 inches in 12 hours, or at the least 8 inches in 24 hours is predicted. Periods of heavy snow will trigger journey difficulties and low visibility. New Yorkers are inspired to keep away from journey every time attainable and use public transportation when touring. Snow accumulations might impression the morning commute on Monday, January 26. 

According to the most recent National Weather Service forecast, a major winter storm is predicted to start late Saturday evening into early Sunday morning, with the primary heavy snow impacts to final all through the day on Sunday. Snow accumulation is forecast to be between 8 inches to presumably 14 inches. In addition to the winter storm warning, the NWS additionally issued a Cold Weather Advisory beginning Friday, January 23, at 10 p.m. by way of Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m. 

An Arctic air mass will transfer in beginning late Friday, resulting in frigid circumstances all through the weekend and into early subsequent week. Temperatures are anticipated to stay properly under freezing by way of Wednesday, with a possible reinforcing shot of Arctic air later within the week.

The Arctic low temperatures might be round 10 levels Fahrenheit (-12 levels Celsius) with wind chills as little as -8 levels Fahrenheit (-22 levels Celsius).

With temperatures forecast to drop under freezing, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will concern Code Blue Weather Alerts to guard weak New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. This alert is activated every time the temperature or wind chill is predicted to succeed in 32 levels Fahrenheit (Celsius 0) or under between 4 p.m. and eight a.m., triggering enhanced outreach efforts to encourage these dwelling on the streets to hunt shelter. During Code Blue, extremely educated outreach groups work tirelessly to attach unsheltered New Yorkers with essential assets, together with shelters, drop-in facilities, protected havens, and stabilization beds. 

“We’re facing a major winter storm that could bring some of the heaviest snowfall New York City has seen in years, along with frigid temperatures and high winds,” stated Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “City agencies are fully mobilized—our streets are being treated, our plow fleet is prepared, and outreach teams are working around the clock to ensure New Yorkers can stay safe and homeless New Yorkers can access shelter. I’m deeply grateful to the public servants who are putting in long, cold hours under tough conditions to help our city weather this severe winter weather. I urge everyone across the five boroughs to prepare ahead of the storm, stay off the roads once it begins, and follow updates through  Notify NYC.”

“We are expecting a very significant winter storm on Sunday with heavy snow and poor visibility. The storm will cause messy road conditions, and will likely impact the Monday morning commute,” stated NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. “We are working very closely with our local, state and private partners, to coordinate a response and minimize impacts to essential services. We urge all New Yorkers to exercise caution. If you must travel, consider using public transportation and allow for extra travel time. None of this preparedness and coordination happens without the passion and commitment of all the amazing city employees who are working behind the scenes to prepare the city and keep all New Yorkers safe.”

“New York City is expecting real snow this weekend, with very substantial accumulation followed by deep cold that may produce serious ice conditions. DSNY has thousands of plows and salt spreaders ready to go, and hundreds of millions of salt on hand, but it will take time to clear streets. We need New Yorkers to stay off the roads if possible and, if they must travel, to do so with extreme care so that we can do our work safely. It’s a Sunday storm – stay in and enjoy it while we get the job done,” stated Javier Lojan, Acting Commissioner, NYC Department of Sanitation.

NYC Emergency Management will proceed to work intently with the National Weather Service to watch the climate and any potential impacts related to the winter storm. New Yorkers ought to put together for slippery highway circumstances, and train warning when driving, strolling, or biking. Whether touring for work, errands or recreation, please contemplate taking public transportation every time attainable. 

Safety Tips

• Stay knowledgeable. Before and through an emergency, the town will ship emergency alerts and updates to New Yorkers by way of numerous channels, together with Notify NYC. Sign up for emergency notifications on-line or name 311. You can even observe @NotifyNYC on social media.
• Allow for additional journey time. New Yorkers are urged to make use of public transportation.
• If it’s essential to drive, use additional warning. Use main streets or highways for journey every time attainable.
• Vehicles take longer to cease on snow and ice than on dry pavement.
• Four-wheel drive autos might make it simpler to drive on snow-covered roads, however they cease much less rapidly than different autos.
• Pedestrians ought to train warning and keep away from slippery surfaces. Wear sturdy boots that present traction to scale back slipping. Use handrails when utilizing stairs.
• Seniors ought to take additional care outside to keep away from slips and falls. 
• Have heightened consciousness of vehicles, significantly when approaching or crossing intersections.
• Outdoor staff, corresponding to these in development and utilities, face dangers from cold-related well being impacts. Employers ought to implement protected work practices, present applicable protecting gear, and prepare staff on recognizing cold-related problems, prevention methods, and correct therapy. Ensuring office security throughout winter circumstances helps shield workers from the hazards of extended publicity to chilly climate. 
• Check on associates, family members, and neighbors, particularly older adults and folks with disabilities, entry and purposeful wants, or well being circumstances. Help them to arrange if wanted. 

Winter Heating Safety Tips  

• Don’t use your oven to warmth your condominium.
• Do not go away area heaters, candles or electrical candles unattended.
• Call 311 to report warmth outages in your condominium.
• To report energy outages, downed energy traces or broken electrical gear, name your energy supplier instantly to report the outage. Con Edison’s 24-hour hotline is 800-75-CONED (752-6633) (TTY: 800-642-2308). You can even report an outage on-line on Con Edison’s web site. National Grid’s 24-hour hotline is 718-643-4050 (TTY: 718-237-2857). PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour hotline is 800-490-0025 (TTY: 631-755-6660)

For extra security ideas, go to NYC.gov/EmergencyManagement. New Yorkers are additionally inspired to enroll in Notify NYC, the City’s free emergency notification system, to remain knowledgeable concerning the newest climate updates and different emergencies. To study extra concerning the Notify NYC program or to enroll, go to NYC.gov/NotifyNYC, name 311, or obtain the free app to your Android or Apple system. You can even observe @NotifyNYC on Twitter.

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