NYC sees largest snowfall so far this season as winter storm continues to blanket Northeast
New York City, for example, picked up 1.8 inches of snow from this winter storm. But despite being the city's largest snowfall so far this season, it didn't do much to put a dent in the Big Apple's snowfall deficit. With only 2.2 inches so far this season, New York City is 21.9 inches below average in terms of snowfall for the winter.
NYC sees close to 2 inches of snow as winter storm blankets Northeast
A winter storm moved into the region Monday night and brought widespread snow along the Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Boston.
BOSTON – It’s been a relatively slow start to winter in the Northeast, but a winter storm moved into the region Monday night and is bringing widespread snow that’s leading to slower drive times along the Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Boston.
Blockbuster snow totals weren’t expected from this event, but several cities have already picked up several inches of snow with still hours left to go before the storm moves out of the area.
New York City, for example, picked up 1.8 inches of snow from this winter storm. But despite being the city's largest snowfall so far this season, it didn't do much to put a dent in the Big Apple's snowfall deficit. With only 2.2 inches so far this season, New York City is 21.9 inches below average in terms of snowfall for the winter.
There's still a chance for late-season winter storms to bring additional accumulating snow to New York City throughout March and April. April 25 is the latest that measurable snow has ever been observed at Central Park.
Travel impacted by winter storm in Northeast
Slushy road conditions have been reported across the Northeast, and drivers are urged to take it slow while crews work to remove the snow and ice.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation said its teams were out in full force and would continue snow-removal operations "until the job is done."
Crews were also hard at work in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said on Twitter that it had 1,943 pieces of equipment deployed across the state working to remove snow from roads. Speed restrictions have been put into place on Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) from the New York state border to Palmer, Massachusetts.
It's been slow on the roads in New York state, too.
The New York State Department of Transportation said on Twitter that its regional crews were also actively working to keep the New York State Thruway and other roads clear of snow and ice and were reminding anyone traveling on Tuesday to keep a safe distance from plows and to take it slow on the roads.
![NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: People walk across the Brooklyn Bridge during a storm on February 27, 2023 in New York City. Parts of northern New York City could see up to five inches of snow by morning in what would be the first real snowfall of the winter.]()
Image 1 of 9NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: People walk across the Brooklyn Bridge during a storm on February 27, 2023 in New York City. Parts of northern New York City could see up to five inches of snow by morning in what would be the first real snowfall of the winter. (Spencer Platt)
![NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: People run through Brooklyn's Prospect Park on a snowy morning over on February 28, 2023 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received overnight snow, sleet and rain in what is first real snowfall of the winter for many communities.]()
Image 2 of 9NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: People run through Brooklyn's Prospect Park on a snowy morning over on February 28, 2023 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received overnight snow, sleet and rain in what is first real snowfall of the winter for many communities. (Spencer Platt)
![NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: People walk through Brooklyn's Prospect Park on a snowy morning over on February 28, 2023 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received overnight snow, sleet and rain in what is first real snowfall of the winter for many communities.]()
Image 3 of 9NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: People walk through Brooklyn's Prospect Park on a snowy morning over on February 28, 2023 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received overnight snow, sleet and rain in what is first real snowfall of the winter for many communities. (Spencer Platt)
![NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: Snow falls as vehicles travel across the Brooklyn Bridge on February 27, 2023 in New York City. Parts of northern New York City could see up to five inches of snow by morning in what would be the first real snowfall of the winter.]()
Image 4 of 9NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: Snow falls as vehicles travel across the Brooklyn Bridge on February 27, 2023 in New York City. Parts of northern New York City could see up to five inches of snow by morning in what would be the first real snowfall of the winter. (Spencer Platt)
![People visit Times Square during a snowfall on February 27, 2023 in New York City.]()
Image 5 of 9People visit Times Square during a snowfall on February 27, 2023 in New York City. (LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP)
![WEST NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 27: A man tries to deliver some food as snow falls during a winter storm around Times Square on February 27, 2023 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The National Weather Service announced between 2 to 5 inches of snow to fall Monday night into Tuesday morning while other parts of the tri-state area, including northern New Jersey, could see more than a half-foot of accumulation associated with this storm.]()
Image 6 of 9WEST NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 27: A man tries to deliver some food as snow falls during a winter storm around Times Square on February 27, 2023 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The National Weather Service announced between 2 to 5 inches of snow to fall Monday night into Tuesday morning while other parts of the tri-state area, including northern New Jersey, could see more than a half-foot of accumulation associated with this storm. (Eduardo MunozAlvarez/VIEWpress)
![People run through Brooklyn's Prospect Park on a snowy morning over on February 28, 2023 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received overnight snow, sleet and rain in what is first real snowfall of the winter for many communities.]()
Image 7 of 9People run through Brooklyn's Prospect Park on a snowy morning over on February 28, 2023 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received overnight snow, sleet and rain in what is first real snowfall of the winter for many communities. (Spencer Platt)
![Snow covering roads and cars in Brooklyn, New York.]()
Image 8 of 9Snow covering roads and cars in Brooklyn, New York. (Seth Andrews/FOX Weather)
![A fresh blanket of snow covers the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Berkshire, New York.]()
Image 9 of 9A fresh blanket of snow covers the ground Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Berkshire, New York. (Brian Donegan/FOX Weather)
Northeast and New England snow totals
Lower snow totals have been recorded closer to New York City, but higher amounts have been reported to the north and northeast of the immediate tri-state area.
While Central Park picked up 1.8 inches of snow from this winter storm, LaGuardia Airport received 2.7 inches, Newark Liberty International Airport recorded 1.7 inches and John F. Kennedy International Airport measured 1.5 inches.
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In Massachusetts, Plainfield has measured 8 inches of snow so far, and Holyoke is reporting just under 7 inches of snow.
Areas of northeastern Connecticut, like Scotland, have also reported seeing several inches of snow so far.
Kiamesha, New York, has recorded 7 inches of snow.
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The main event has started to wind down across New York City and Connecticut. However, a few more inches of snow appears likely across northern New England.
Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, can expect to see another inch or two, while farther north in New Hampshire and Maine, an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow is predicted with locally higher amounts.
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Winter weather alerts remain in effect
Wintry mix making it difficult for some to get to work in Worcester, MA
Kids have a snow day in Worcester, MA on Tuesday but some adults still have to get to work. FOX Weather's Katie Byrne spoke with resident Eddie Rojas who rides his scooter to work everyday, but said he's sticking with the sidewalks on Tuesday because they are less slippery.
Winter weather alerts remain in effect across the region, but as the storm begins to push out of the Northeast, many of those will be dropped.
Winter Storm Warnings are still posted for portions of northeastern Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and portions of southern Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Winter Weather Advisories remain in place across northern Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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