Are NYC schools closed Monday for blizzard? Announcement coming – NBC New York

What to KnowA blizzard warning has been issued for all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and much of NJ; as a classic nor’easter threatens to dump heavy snow and strong winds on our area.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. Whiteout conditions are expected.Mayor Mamdani is expected to hold a news conference later Saturday; it’s unclear if he’ll announce a schools decision at that time.

It’s only Saturday — but we’ve got our first blizzard warning in almost nine years. Parents — and students — are wondering: Will schools be open on Monday?

We won’t necessarily get one from Mayor Zohran Mamdani today. He is expected to hold a news briefing around 12:30 p.m., likely to give an update on storm preparedness. The last time NYC was threatened with a foot, in late January, he didn’t announce a schools decision until Sunday, the primary day of the storm.

In that case, Mamdani switched schools remote for the day. Ultimately, more than 11 inches of snow fell in Central Park, and more elsewhere across the tri-state area. This storm, we’re expected to see more.

New York City didn’t see a blizzard warning for the last storm, although whiteout conditions were present at times during the height of snowfall. 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 may be life-threatening.

Either way, it likely won’t lead to a traditional snow day for NYC schools. The nation’s largest school district ended its traditional snow day system when it began the 2022-23 school year.

Rather than cancel school for the day, district officials implemented the remote learning system that the city developed and utilized throughout the pandemic. It hasn’t been without technical issues but reliability has improved considerably in the years since the remote system rolled out.