What you should know
- After reaching 60 degrees in Central Park on Saturday, temperatures shift dramatically toward freezing. It’s time to bundle up for the next few days.
- Freezing temperatures return Sunday night and could cause a lot of ice where flooding has been a problem in recent days.
- Monday night into Tuesday we will see light snow spreading across the region, and with temperatures below freezing, we could see the first inch of snow (on any day) in Central Park in over 700 days.
We continue with the ups and downs of time.
After reaching 60 degrees in Central Park on Saturday, temperatures shift dramatically toward freezing. It’s time to bundle up for the next few days; that means hats, gloves and scarves at a minimum.
Governor Kathy Hochul warned of a “dangerous storm” as she announced that the National Football League (NFL) playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed from Sunday to Monday.
Residents of the county that includes Buffalo were asked to stay off the roads starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Dangerous snow flurries hit Sunday afternoon, reducing visibility. Almost as soon as they arrived, they were gone, replaced by clear, sunny skies.
Wind warnings were also issued as strong gusts hit the area during the day. Check the latest serious alerts here.
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Sunday was a cold and windy day. The wind chill is expected to be in the 20s for most of the day.
Freezing temperatures return Sunday night and could cause a lot of ice where flooding has been a problem in recent days. Temperatures drop even further Monday morning with wind chills falling into the low 20s and into the single digits.
Along with that wintery feeling comes the risk of snow. Monday night into Tuesday we will see light snow spreading across the region, and with temperatures below freezing, we could see the first inch of snow (on any day) in Central Park in over 700 days. Tuesday’s morning commute will be slippery for some.
Concerns about river flooding continue
Tuesday’s storm knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people along the East Coast and dumped 2 to 4 inches of rain on the already saturated metropolitan area. Many schools faced delays and some districts closed for the day.
Despite relief from rain storms last week, New Jersey continues to face a risk of flooding over the weekend.
Most flood-prone rivers in the Garden State receded amid a dry day Thursday, mitigating their risks. However, the Passaic River is expected to remain in major flood status for days, no thanks to another round of rain overnight Saturday.
Another half to an inch and a half of rain overnight threatened to exacerbate the threat of river flooding in areas still soaked from Tuesday’s storm. Strong winds also arrive late, with gusts likely to exceed 50 mph on the coast.
Governor Phil Murphy warned that this weekend’s flooding could be even worse than last month’s flooding on Sunday. Wind advisories have also been issued, with strong gusts expected.
The good news is that our local rivers are expected to move below major flood stage over the next few days.
Murphy spoke to the media after touring flooded locations in Little Falls on Thursday. He expressed gratitude that there were no reports of deaths or injuries associated with the latest storm.
Murphy promised help to those who already need it, as well as those who may find themselves in need, saying, “We’re here to help you, period. We’re in one of these cycles whether we like it or not, and we just have to get through it.”
The Democrat also said that ultimately the risk level has to change, adding: “We are being impacted by Mother Nature, so whether it’s mitigation programs or resiliency programs, it’s pretty clear that we need to do a lot more.”
High water levels became a travel issue Saturday afternoon for Amtrak travelers.
The company issued a temporary suspension of service for travel between New York City and Albany around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday. Also several additional cancellations were reported in the northeast region due to bad weather.
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As of 12:20 pm ET, All services operating between New York (NYP) and Albany (ALB) are temporarily stopped due to high waters present ahead from severe weather conditions. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) January 13, 2024
Hudson Line service on Metro-North resumed normally, but with delays, after an early suspension due to flooding. Hudson Line service on Metro-North resumed normally, but with delays, after an early suspension due to flooding.
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Hudson Line service is now operating on or close to schedule. Earlier, service was suspended because of flooding between Garrison and Beacon.
— Metro-North Railroad (@MetroNorth) January 13, 2024
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