The city’s Office of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, especially at night, with snow forecast for Friday.
“Warning! More snow is coming and will start early tomorrow morning. ❄️@nycemergencymgt It expects between 1 and 3 inches of snow and issued a travel advisory that will be in effect throughout the day. Drive carefully or use public transportation,” reads a message on social media on the City’s account.
Heads up! More snow is on the way, and it will start early tomorrow morning. ❄️@nycemergencymgt is expecting 1-3 inches of snow and issued a travel advisory that will be in place all day long. Drive carefully or take transit. pic.twitter.com/433gr9i3oy
— City of New York (@nycgov) January 18, 2024
For its part, the National Weather Service issued a dangerous weather forecast for the city, also for Friday.
“A winter weather advisory is in effect for Friday and early Friday night for 2 to 3 inches of snowfall,” the Service warns in a message on social media.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Friday and early Friday evening for a 2 to 3 inch snowfall. Click here for the details: https://t.co/eIjJUdoNpM#nycwx #njwx #liwx #ctwx #nywx #hvwx pic.twitter.com/58G19UdgEi
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) January 18, 2024
Light snow is expected throughout the day as a low pressure system passes off the coast heading south.
Given the forecast of precipitation, the city’s Sanitation Department has also issued a snow alert.
“The New York City Department of Health issued a snow alert for Friday, January 19 at 3 a.m.
“Salt spreaders and brine vehicles are being filled for use on streets and bike lanes.
“Based on current forecasts, between 1 and 3 inches of snow may fall. Delays in pickup are possible,” Sanitation wrote in a social media message.
The NYC Dept. of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Fri., Jan. 19 at 3am.
Salt spreaders & brine vehicles are being filled for use on streets & bike lanes.
Based on current forecasts, 1-3” of snow may fall. Collection delays are possible.
More: pic.twitter.com/HbhpBczcni
— NYC Sanitation (@NYCSanitation) January 18, 2024
Some gusty winds are possible overnight, with snow accumulation likely beginning between 6 and 9 a.m., tapering off in the afternoon and ending between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. of the night.
Due to the snowfall, alternate parking rules are suspended, although parking meters will continue to operate.
UPDATE: #NYCASP rules will be suspended on Friday, January 19, due to winter storm operations.
Parking meters will remain in effect.
Get twice daily ASP updates on Twitter: https://t.co/yMIHLq83Bc
Download our app for push notifications: pic.twitter.com/cOzLFL9Bcv— New York City 311 (@nyc311) January 18, 2024
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