Winter storm brings snow, wintry mix to NYC and the Tri-State

NEW YORK (WABC) — A coastal winter storm brought snow to the New York City and Tri-State area on Tuesday with an Arctic blast expected to follow.

ALERTS: A Winter Weather Advisory is currently in effect for most of the region.

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TOTALS: Most places will see 1″-3″, but some 3″-5″ totals are possible N&W. Expect a mix or change to ice/rain over Long Island and coastal New Jersey.

WIND: NE 8-16 mph, not a significant player in this weaker storm

IMPACT: Slippery roads & sidewalks. Mixing Tuesday morning may lead to a narrow strip of glazing NYC/coast.

BEHIND THE STORM: Arctic air. A rare prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures. Highs stuck in the 20s Wednesday – will feel like teens. Another chance for snow Friday.

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WINTER STORM LIVE UPDATES

Snowless Streak Ends in NYC

It had been 701 days since Central Park last recorded an inch of snow on a single calendar day, but that streak is over.

Since midnight, an inch of snow had fallen on Central Park and nearly an inch and a half since the storm began on Monday.

Snow in the City

Phil Taitt showed off the snowy conditions in the city.

Phil Taitt has the latest.

Slick Morning Commute

Conditions were slick on the roads throughout New York and New Jersey. Eyewitness News Reporter Lindsay Tuchman checked the conditions from RoadCam7.

Lindsay Tuchman is in RoadCam7 with more on conditions.

Jersey City Public Schools to close

Jersey City Public Schools will be closed Tuesday due to the winter storm that’s expected to bring snow and icy rain.

Dozens of other schools across the Tri-State area will also be closed or have delayed openings.

You can track the updated list here.

NYC issues Travel Advisory

New York City Emergency Management placed the city under a Travel Advisory due to the expected snow and possible freezing precipitation.

Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended Tuesday. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.

“With snowfall projected to hit our area this evening into tomorrow morning, New Yorkers should take the necessary precautions to remain safe,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “While it’s been nearly two years since New York City experienced more than an inch of snowfall, all relevant city agencies have been activated and are prepared to handle whatever comes our way. As a reminder, New Yorkers should sign up for Notify NYC to keep up to date on winter weather.”

DSNY Issues Snow Alert

The New York City Department of Sanitation issued a Snow Alert for Monday through 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Brine was being deployed on high spots, highways, and areas prone to icing ahead of the storm. The full fleet of nearly 800 salt spreaders will be positioned and ready to go as soon as the first precipitation falls.

We haven’t had a significant snowstorm in more than 700 days, so the Department is fully stocked with over 700 million pounds of salt.

More than 2,000 of the Department’s collection trucks will be turned into snow plows and these plows will be activated when a “plowable depth” of 2″ of snow is reached.

All winter weather information and information about the City’s response to the storm can be found by visiting the City’s Severe Weather website at nyc.gov/severeweather or by calling 311.

Stay with Eyewitness News and the AccuWeather team for updates.