LIVE | Winter storm hits NYC area: Track snow updates
NEW YORK - A powerful winter storm is blasting the New York Tri-State area, bringing heavy snow and dangerous conditions to New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut.
NYC timeline: When will snow be the heaviest?
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The National Weather Service (NWS) says snow may mix with sleet closer to the coast later in the storm's path, especially along the I-95 corridor and Long Island, which could limit snowfall totals in those areas while increasing the risk of icy roads. Arctic air remains locked in behind the storm, with temperatures staying below freezing well into next week and dangerously low wind chills possible overnight.
Snow is already creating hazardous travel across the region, with conditions expected to worsen — follow this live blog for the latest updates on snowfall, road conditions, power outages and weather alerts as the storm unfolds into Monday.
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LIVE STORM UPDATES
8 p.m. – Weather delays Westchester transit
Due to severe winter weather, Westchester County announced that Bee-Line Bus and Paratransit services will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 26, with possible detours and delays.
6:30 p.m. – Transit and delivery services adjust operations
The MTA announced that subways are expected to run a normal Monday morning rush hour, while buses will operate near normal service with some detours and articulated buses temporarily off the roads.
Metro-North will run reduced overnight service every two hours beginning Sunday evening before shifting to an enhanced Saturday schedule Monday.
The LIRR will operate on a weekend schedule with ongoing branch-specific service adjustments; some bridge pedestrian walkways and tunnel access points remain closed as crews continue snow-fighting operations and monitor conditions in real time.
Separately, DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol and suspended all operations in New York City until at least Monday morning.
NJ TRANSIT has temporarily suspended all bus, rail, light rail and Access Link service system-wide through Sunday, with service set to resume only when conditions are deemed safe.
5:30 p.m. – Connecticut state offices to close Monday
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered all Connecticut executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Monday as a major winter storm continues to affect the state. Only essential state employees are expected to report to work.
1 p.m. — Snow totals hit more than 7 inches in NYC
1 p.m. — La Guardia airport closed
La Guardia airport is closed from 1:05 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
12:30 p.m. — Mayor Mamdani gives winter storm update
FULL: Mamdani update on NYC snowstorm
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has the latest on the snowstorm in New York City.
12 p.m. — NJ state offices, Newark schools closed
New Jersey state offices will be closed on Monday due to the winter storm.
All Newark Public Schools and the Central Office will also be closed on Monday, January 26th.
9: 55 a.m. — Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of New York Closed: No Remote Instruction
The Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York has announced a system-wide closure of all Catholic parish and regional elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York on Monday, Jan. 26.
9 a.m. — NYC Public Schools move to remote learning
NYC Public Schools announced that all buildings will be closed on Monday.
"School will be in session remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on this day," the school district said in a release.
NYC schools to close as snowstorm worsens: What this means
NYC Public Schools will close buildings Monday, Jan. 26, with classes moving fully remote for students scheduled to attend.
6 a.m. — Snowfall begins
Snow will continue into the afternoon before mixing with and changing to sleet and a wintry mix.
5:30 a.m. — Winter storm approaches
Light snow is moving in from the west and is reaching the ground over western parts of NY. Light snow is expected to become more widespread Sunday morning.
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