NEW YORK, NY — TODAY, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani updated New Yorkers on the City’s response to historic winter weather conditions. New York’s travel ban has come to an end as of 12 p.m. on Monday, and all New York City Public Schools will be open for in-person instruction on Tuesday.

While the travel ban has been lifted, the Mayor is still urging New Yorkers to stay off the roads and stay indoors. Drivers should exercise caution as conditions remain slick and icy and take public transportation whenever possible. New York remains under a local state of emergency, and a blizzard warning is in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday.

“New York City continues to meet the urgency of this historic blizzard, and we will not stop until the storm has passed and our city is fully up and moving again,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Though the travel ban has lifted, conditions on the road are still icy and dangerous, and we encourage New Yorkers to take public transportation if needed, stay indoors when possible and stay informed through Notify NYC.”

As of earlier Monday afternoon, this storm has dropped 16 to 19 inches of snow on most parts of our city, with parts of Eastern Staten Island reporting over 24 inches of snow. As of 12:30 p.m., the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has spread roughly 50 million pounds of salt and plowed over 99.5% of city streets at least once. Updates on the City’s plowing efforts can be tracked at PlowNYC.

Despite the active blizzard, DSNY was able to clear over 1,600 crosswalks, 419 fire hydrants and almost 900 bus stops overnight, and even more this morning. In addition to DSNY, the Department of Transportation has cleared over 1,300 sheltered bus stops so far.

The forecasts show the worst has passed, conditions have begun to moderate and the coastal flood warning that had affected parts of the city expired at 5 a.m. But there is still more to come. Light snowfall is expected to continue through the afternoon.

Total storm snowfall is currently projected to be around 19 to 21 inches citywide.

Warming Centers: 

The City has deployed 22 warming buses citywide. Additional warming spaces are available at 11 NYC Health + Hospital facilities and 13 school locations. New Yorkers should contact 311 or visit a LinkNYC kiosk for the nearest site.

Department of Social Services (DSS) continues to operate under enhanced continuous Code Blue protocols, and that Code Blue has been extended through Wednesday morning. During Code Blue, shelters operate under an open-door policy. Outreach teams are connecting unsheltered New Yorkers to safe, warm spaces. During a Code Blue, 311 is routed to 911 so first responders can mobilize quickly to reach the person in need. New Yorkers should call 311 if they see anyone in need of assistance.

DSS has expedited the opening of 100 low-barrier stabilization beds to increase shelter capacity in smaller settings for New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness who may be resistant to congregate settings. DSS is working to ensure multiple options for shelter are available to vulnerable New Yorkers during this weather emergency.

The City has directed all hospitals to exercise heightened caution when discharging patients, particularly vulnerable patients, during the cold weather. The City has also directed shelters and safe havens to monitor the areas around their buildings for any New Yorkers in need.

NYC Health + Hospitals has deployed WARM (Winter Access, Relief and Medical) ambulettes and mobile units. The mobile warming outreach initiative provides clinical consultations and distributes essential supplies including blankets, warm clothing, socks, warm meals, and water. The units also drive unsheltered New Yorkers to a warm place of their choosing, including shelter and warming locations.

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS): 

Over 8,000 facilities staff across NYCPS continue to prepare school buildings for safe use tomorrow, including removing snow and ice, checking heating systems and backup power readiness and confirming that emergency supplies are in place.

School buses are preparing to operate tomorrow, ensuring students are able to travel to and from school safely.

Communications are being made to families, educators and school communities through emails, SMS messages, social media and website postings.

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