STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Commuters should be prepared for delays and adjusted service on the water today, according to the NYC Ferry.

The Staten Island Ferry is running on a modified hourly schedule today due to the inclement weather. Boats will depart St. George on the hour and Whitehall on the half hour beginning at 12 p.m.

Due to restricted visibility and intensifying poor conditions the Staten Island Ferry will operate on an hourly schedule this afternoon (1/25). Ferries will depart from St. George on the hour and Whitehall on the half hour. pic.twitter.com/y4FF6NSJD3

— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) January 25, 2026

Due to low visibility, all NYC Ferry service will be suspended starting at 11 a.m. until further notice. Travelers are advised to consider alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

“This only applies to NYC Ferry and we will be updating New Yorkers on any Staten Island Ferry service changes on our social platforms,” said a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation.

The NYC Ferry has suspended service due to the winter storm.

The Staten Island Ferry will move to hourly service at 12:00 p.m., departing from St. George on the hour and Whitehall on the half hour. It will continue to operate on that schedule as long as visibility conditions…

— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) January 25, 2026 A bone-chilling cold

The National Weather Service forecasts total snow and sleet accumulations of 9 to 12 inches by the time the storm ends overnight.

“Snow and sleet accumulations for New York somewhere around 9 to 12 inches or so,” Santarelli said. “So maybe just under a foot for New York City area.”

St. George:
– Pier 79 to Wall Street/Pier 11: 9:54 AM
– Wall Street/Pier 11 to Pier 79: 8:54 AM

— NYC Ferry (@NYCferry) January 25, 2026

While most of the precipitation is falling as snow, Santarelli noted that residents might see a transition to sleet in the late afternoon hours, particularly in the New York City area, while areas north of the city into upstate New York and New England should expect all snow throughout the event.

The National Weather Service is advising New Yorkers to avoid unnecessary travel during and immediately after the storm to allow for efficient cleanup operations.