New York City Mayor Mamdani is expected to hold a news briefing later Saturday ahead of a nor’easter that could dump a foot or more of snow on the five boroughs — this, as mounds of snow from last month’s deadly system haven’t even melted.

For context, the city hasn’t seen a blizzard warning in nine years.

Mamdani faces added pressure regarding storm preparedness this time around. Plows hit streets early, for the most part, and weren’t the biggest issue. Those may play a greater role in this storm.

Last time, however, the cold was most dangerous. At least 19 people were found dead outdoors, leading to scrutiny and City Council oversight hearings to derive recommendations for the future. This time around, temperatures won’t be as much of a problem. Lingering snow piles should melt by Wednesday.

Already, though, Mamdani has rebooted homeless encampment sweeps across the five boroughs to ensure more people get the shelter they need to stay safe. With the last storm, Mamdani also moved schools to remote learning for the day. It’s unclear if he’ll announce that decision at his news briefing early Saturday afternoon.

Blizzard warning hits NYC

A blizzard warning has been issued for all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and much of New Jersey as a classic nor’easter threatens to dump up to a foot of snow in the metro area Sunday into Monday.

And projected snow totals are rising for some of us.

Snowfall rates could hit up to 2 inches an hour at times. A blizzard warning is issued when snow accumulations are expected between 13 and 18 inches and winds are expected to gust as high as 55 mph. This drops visibility below 1/4 mile due to blowing snow, and whiteout conditions are expected.

Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening, the National Weather Service said. Check the latest severe weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

As of Saturday morning, forecasts show a foot of snow expected for the five boroughs, along with central Jersey and Nassau County on Long Island. Some farther east on Long Island and down the Jersey Shore could see well more than that. Totals may be a little lower farther north and west, with the Hudson Valley, North Jersey and Connecticut mostly in the 5 to 8 inch range.

Additionally, winds will gust between 30 and 50 mph during the storm, so blowing snow will be a problem, particularly along the coast.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for much of north Jersey and the Hudson Valley. A winter storm watch blankets the rest of the region.