NEW YORK (PIX11) — As New York and New Jersey schools close or delay their openings on Monday due to hazardous driving conditions, commuters could be in for nasty roads.
There is a chance that flurries penetrate tri-state skies Monday night, just one day removed from a snowstorm that swept through the area. But before that happens, roads with lingering snow coverage may be iced over before the morning commute.
Counties across southern New York and northern New Jersey were given special weather statements from the National Weather Service on Sunday, warning drivers that overnight wind gusts and freezing temperatures make for a hazardous cocktail on roadways.
“Gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph may bring down additional snow-laden tree branches overnight, with isolated power outages possible,” the statement said. “Temps will drop well down into the the teens [Sunday night], with any moisture or slush on untreated surfaces quickly refreezing after sundown.”
On Sunday, hundreds of New York City residents were temporarily left without power, according to Con Edison.
The NWS weather statement said black ice could be a factor for the morning commute.
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Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.
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