STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — The snow pummeling the New York City area has left nearly 2,000 Staten Island residents without power on Monday morning, according to Con Edison.
More than 1,800 people have lost power on Staten Island since the blizzard started. There are around 830 in Arden Heights and approximately 850 near Victory Boulevard and Manor Road, Staten Island Borough President Viti Fossella said on PIX11 Morning News on Monday.
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“We were told the power should be back on by 10 a.m.,” Fossella said.
Heavy snow continues to fall over the tri-state area early Monday morning.
Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are expected through the next several hours, making travel nearly impossible across the area.
The snow began falling early Sunday morning and continued throughout the day, becoming heavy by Sunday evening. The National Weather Service has issued Blizzard Warnings for the entire area through Monday afternoon.
Heavy snow is expected to continue through Monday morning and then begin tapering off during the afternoon.
Winds will also continue gusting from 40 to 55 mph, with some coastal spots reaching 65 mph.
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The area will see anywhere from 1 to 2 feet of snowfall accumulation according to the National Weather Service.
Mira Wassef is a digital reporter who has covered news and sports in the NYC area for more than a decade. She joined PIX11 News in 2022. See more of her work here.
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