New York City and surrounding New Jersey are struggling to dig out from the massive snowstorm that brought over a foot of snow, but officials warn that the real threat is the brutal cold that's gripping the region - and it's not going away anytime soon.
As residents struggle to clear their sidewalks and driveways, they're also facing a daunting challenge: staying safe in the icy conditions. The National Weather Service warns that roads remain perilous, and transit services are coming back online with delays and adjustments. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads if possible, as ice poses a continuing danger.
The storm has taken its toll on communities north of the city, which received the most snowfall - with some inland areas reporting up to almost 1.5 feet of snow. In contrast, totals in the five boroughs were generally around a foot or lower. The city's sanitation department reported that every street had been plowed at least once as of Sunday evening.
However, officials are sounding a warning: just because the storm has passed doesn't mean the danger is over for homeless New Yorkers. About 170 people had been placed in shelter, Safe Haven sites, stabilization beds, drop-in centers and hospitals over the weekend, but outreach teams are intensifying their efforts today to connect vulnerable New Yorkers with essential services.
The transit system is slowly coming back online, with most NJ Transit train lines restored, but still operating on weekend schedules through Tuesday. The MTA has reported delays on several lines, while Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Railroad were running Monday, but with reduced service.
Air travel was also severely impacted, with nearly 1,400 canceled flights at JFK, Newark and LaGuardia airports - more than a quarter of all canceled flights in the US. Officials warn that even roads cleared of snow can be hazardous due to icy conditions.
New York City public schools had a mixed start to their remote learning day on Monday, with thousands of students tuning in remotely, but some parents reported trouble logging onto the system. Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said it was a "smooth start" to the day, with most students and staff able to log on quickly.
As officials work to clear the city's streets and restore services, they're also sounding the alarm on extreme-cold dangers. Eight people may have died due to hypothermia or exposure during the storm - although details about the victims are still scarce. The medical examiner is investigating each of the deaths, which officials describe as "debilitating" due to their prolonged duration.
As the city struggles to recover from the snowstorm, residents can expect delays and disruptions in various services, including garbage collection, which will be delayed but resume as soon as possible.
As residents struggle to clear their sidewalks and driveways, they're also facing a daunting challenge: staying safe in the icy conditions. The National Weather Service warns that roads remain perilous, and transit services are coming back online with delays and adjustments. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads if possible, as ice poses a continuing danger.
The storm has taken its toll on communities north of the city, which received the most snowfall - with some inland areas reporting up to almost 1.5 feet of snow. In contrast, totals in the five boroughs were generally around a foot or lower. The city's sanitation department reported that every street had been plowed at least once as of Sunday evening.
However, officials are sounding a warning: just because the storm has passed doesn't mean the danger is over for homeless New Yorkers. About 170 people had been placed in shelter, Safe Haven sites, stabilization beds, drop-in centers and hospitals over the weekend, but outreach teams are intensifying their efforts today to connect vulnerable New Yorkers with essential services.
The transit system is slowly coming back online, with most NJ Transit train lines restored, but still operating on weekend schedules through Tuesday. The MTA has reported delays on several lines, while Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Railroad were running Monday, but with reduced service.
Air travel was also severely impacted, with nearly 1,400 canceled flights at JFK, Newark and LaGuardia airports - more than a quarter of all canceled flights in the US. Officials warn that even roads cleared of snow can be hazardous due to icy conditions.
New York City public schools had a mixed start to their remote learning day on Monday, with thousands of students tuning in remotely, but some parents reported trouble logging onto the system. Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said it was a "smooth start" to the day, with most students and staff able to log on quickly.
As officials work to clear the city's streets and restore services, they're also sounding the alarm on extreme-cold dangers. Eight people may have died due to hypothermia or exposure during the storm - although details about the victims are still scarce. The medical examiner is investigating each of the deaths, which officials describe as "debilitating" due to their prolonged duration.
As the city struggles to recover from the snowstorm, residents can expect delays and disruptions in various services, including garbage collection, which will be delayed but resume as soon as possible.
. Can't we just have a thread that gets automatically archived after 3 days? I swear, every time I try to find an old conversation about the weather, it's buried under a mountain of useless posts from people who think their cat has the latest news 
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It's so distracting and makes me want to pull my hair out. I just wanna have a simple conversation about the weather without being bombarded with alerts.
. At least we can all commiserate in peace if our forum was just a little more user-friendly 
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. As a parent, it makes me wanna stay inside and shield my kids from all this chaos... but at the same time, I know we gotta be responsible and help out where we can 
. The city is doing its best to provide shelter and services, so kudos to them for that! But seriously, can't we just have a little bit of kindness and compassion towards everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable? 
I'm like, totally frustrated with how our homeless people are being left out of the rescue efforts 
. Like, yeah we need to dig out from all this snow 
, but what about those who can't even get to a shelter? They're stuck on the streets, freezing their butts off 
. We gotta do better than just "outreach teams" 
- how many more people are gonna lose their lives over this? 
like how are they supposed to stay safe with no heat or warm water? And the transit system is a mess too gotta love the delays and cancellations 
, hope everything gets sorted out soon...
! 1ft of snow might seem like a lot to some, but the real danger is that cold weather's not going anywhere, you know? 
As someone who's been there, done that with a similar storm last year, I can tell you it's no joke. The streets are still icy, roads are treacherous... it's just too much for people to handle, especially the homeless ones 
. Roads might be clear but icy conditions = death trap 
. NYC schools had a 'smooth start'? 
Good luck with that 
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The city's doing its best, I know, but it feels like they're not prioritizing the most vulnerable folks enough 
. And what really gets me is how delayed garbage collection is gonna affect people's daily lives...can't we just get this stuff sorted out ASAP?! 
. Until then, NYC's residents will continue to grapple with the aftermath of this extreme weather event 
170 people in shelters sounds like a lot but im guessing it's still way less than ppl who need help 
almost 1400 flights canceled is just crazy!!!
! Like, we got hit with a ton of snow, but the real issue is staying warm and not freezing your butt off 
. I'm all for taking precautions and being careful on the roads, but it's also super frustrating when you're stuck at home trying to shovel your driveway or clear your sidewalks 
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. We gotta look out for each other, especially during times like these.
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. But hey, at least we got a good dose of winter wonderland magic while the storm was on 
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#StayWarmNYC #HomelessAwarenessMatters #Snowmageddon
I remember when I was a kid and we'd get like 10 inches of snow and the whole city would come to a standstill. Nowadays, they're getting up to a foot in some places? That's just crazy talk! And don't even get me started on these new-fangled snowplows that can clear streets in half the time it used to take. I mean, what's wrong with a good old-fashioned shovel day? 
And with all these delays and disruptions to services... well, let's just say we're in for a long, cold ride ahead. Brrr! 
I was thinking about this snowstorm and how it's gonna last for ages... like, remember that nor'easter back in 2018? that took like a week to clear up too, right? 
so yeah, chill out new yorkers, the cold is coming with it 
the cold is like no joke at all 
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