New York, NY – A powerful winter storm swept through the tri-state area Saturday into Sunday, dumping heavy snow from the Hudson Valley to Long Island and leaving behind more than a foot of accumulation in some areas.
Snowfall totals from the National Weather Service showed widespread double-digit amounts across much of the New York metro region. Central Park recorded 11.4 inches by early Monday morning—the city’s highest one-day total in several years—while parts of the northern suburbs and interior counties were hit even harder.
In the lower Hudson Valley, totals climbed as high as 16 to 18 inches in some higher elevations, including areas around Tuxedo Park, Peekskill, and Mahopac. Westchester County saw 12 to 15 inches in towns such as White Plains and Mount Kisco, while Yonkers recorded just under a foot.
Long Island communities were also blanketed, with Bethpage reporting 10 inches and nearby areas of Nassau and Suffolk counties measuring between 8 and 12 inches. Heavier bands over the island’s North Shore briefly produced near-blizzard conditions late Sunday evening, reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile.
The storm caused significant travel delays across the region, halting flights at LaGuardia and JFK and leaving city streets coated in slush and ice. New York City officials urged residents to stay off the roads overnight as plows worked through the early morning hours to clear priority routes.
Key points:
- Central Park recorded 11.4 inches of snow, the city’s highest total in years
- Bethpage on Long Island measured 10 inches, with surrounding areas seeing up to 12
- Hudson Valley communities saw localized totals between 14 and 18 inches
By Monday afternoon, snow removal operations were underway citywide as temperatures fell below freezing, raising concerns of refreezing on untreated roadways and sidewalks. State officials urged caution for the morning commute as cleanup continues across the region.
