A winter storm has hit Brooklyn with over four to six inches of snow blanketing East New York on Sunday morning.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
A winter storm is sweeping across Brooklyn, bringing steady snowfall that continues to blanket streets, parks and rooftops across the borough.
By 11 a.m., snow totals ranged from four to six inches, according to the National Weather Service, with even snowfall reported across the borough. In areas like East New York, Bay Ridge, Park Slope and Coney Island, snow has blanketed all parts of the borough with no end in sight.
A Bay Ridge resident braves the snowy conditions Sunday morning.Photo by Arthur de Gaeta
The NWS forecast for Sunday calls for continual snow, with a chance of sleet this afternoon. A winter storm warning is in effect until 1 p.m. on Jan. 26.
A man cleans off his girlfriend’s car during a snowstorm impacting millions of Americans from the deep south to the Northeast.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
“Snow may be heavy at times. Snow and sleet accumulation of four to six inches. Brisk with highs in the mid 20s,” the NWS said in its advisory. “Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 1 below.”
Tonight, forecasters call for sleet and freezing rain, with more snow after midnight, with a total accumulation of six to 10 inches.
“Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight,” the statement continues. “Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.”
A DSNY Truck plows down Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
In a Friday press conference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that 2,200 Department of Sanitation plows will be deployed citywide “as soon as we see two inches of snow accumulate,” prioritizing highways, major arteries and emergency routes before turning to residential streets.
Brooklyn residents can track plowing progress on their blocks using the city’s PlowNYC tracker, which provides real-time updates on when streets were last serviced.
Several community institutions across the borough, including the Brooklyn Public Library, a variety of recreation centers and more, are closed Sunday and Monday. New York City schools have already announced remote learning on Monday.
The MTA will also remain functional, with detailed storm plans in place, though riders may experience delays on outdoor lines and bus routes as the storm continues.
People wait for the B82 and B83 Bus on Sunday morning.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.