What Happened
A rapidly intensifying nor’easter has impacted New York City and much of the Northeast, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous blizzard conditions from Sunday into Monday. As of 1 p.m. ET, Central Park reported 19.7 inches of snow, marking it as the ninth-snowiest snowstorm since 1869. Parts of eastern Staten Island recorded over 24 inches, while Richmond and Suffolk counties saw more than two feet of snow.
Why It Matters
The storm has led to the cancellation of classes in New York City public schools, which serve approximately 1.1 million students across more than 1,800 schools. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that classes would resume tomorrow, emphasizing the importance of ensuring safe transit for students and staff. Kevin Moran, acting deputy chancellor for operations, confirmed that mass transit and school buses would be operational, allowing students to return to in-person learning.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service predicts additional snow showers on Tuesday night, with accumulations expected to be less than an inch. Snowfall may continue until Wednesday morning, transitioning to rain later in the day. Further snow mixed with rain is anticipated on Thursday, although total accumulations for the remainder of the week are not expected to exceed two inches. Temperatures are projected to rise into the 40s, which may expedite melting of the accumulated snow.