New Yorkers urged to ‘delay all travel’ amid dangerous Super Bowl weekend winter storm
A winter storm warning issued for much of the tristate area went into effect Saturday at 7 p.m. and will last until 11 a.m. Sunday.
A Super Bowl weekend winter storm is expected to bring a dangerous combination of snow, sleet and ice to the New York City area overnight, with millions of people across the U.S. Northeast under extensive winter alerts, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy mixed precipitation is expected for portions of southeastern New York, northeastern New Jersey and southern Connecticut, the NWS said in its Saturday afternoon weather update.
A winter storm warning issued for much of the tristate area — including New York City through northern New Jersey and Fairfield County, Conn. — went into effect Saturday at 7 p.m. and will last until 11 a.m. Sunday.
The total snow and sleet accumulation around New York City is expected to be between 5 and 8 inches, with ice accumulation of up to 0.1 inch. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous, making travel “very difficult.”
People “should delay all travel if possible,” the NWS said. If “travel is absolutely necessary,” motorists should drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility, forecasters said.
On Friday, the NWS issued a winter weather advisory for New York City in preparation for the impending snowfall. Alternate-side parking rules were suspended Saturday to allow for snow removal.
Snow should be steady through Saturday evening before changing to a wintry mix further south closer to midnight. The heaviest is expected north and east of the city.
Forecasters said the snow should subside by 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Temperatures for the day are expected to rebound slightly, climbing back up to around 40 degrees, with lows expected to drop down to the 20s, according to NWS.
Originally Published: February 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM EST