Blizzard paralyzes NYC, NJ area with snow mounds, transit disruptions, school closures

"New York and New Jersey residents awoke Monday morning to a region shut down by a blizzard that dropped close to a foot of snow by dawn and will continue through at least the late afternoon. Public transit was disrupted or suspended altogether, though subways were still running. A travel ban was in effect for all non-essential vehicles in New York City until noon. And public school students across the metro area were being treated to a retro snow day with no remote learning."

"The National Weather Service said around two feet of snow could fall by the storm's end, with higher amounts possible in certain areas. Meteorologists and officials warned of heavy bands of snow through Monday morning dropping 2-3 inches per hour, along with up to 60 mph winds creating whiteout conditions. A blizzard warning was in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. NWS said coastal flooding was expected to be widespread, with potential major impacts on Long Island."

"On the subways, some express lines were making local stops, according to the MTA. The Long Island Railroad suspended service and the Metro-North Railroad was running hourly on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines. The Wassaic, New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury branches were operating on a weekend schedule. Access-A-Ride stopped taking reservations Sunday night and recommended that paratransit riders call for updates on when trips will resume."

A blizzard shut down New York and New Jersey, dropping close to a foot of snow by dawn and threatening up to two feet in some areas. Public transit faced major disruptions, with subways still running while the Long Island Railroad suspended service and Metro-North operated hourly on several lines. A travel ban barred non-essential vehicles in New York City until noon, and public school students received a retro snow day with no remote learning. The National Weather Service warned of 2–3 inches per hour bands and gusts up to 60 mph causing whiteout conditions. A blizzard warning remained in effect through the evening, coastal flooding was expected to be widespread with potential major impacts on Long Island, and officials cautioned that travel would remain treacherous with risks of downed limbs, power outages, and property damage; more than 3,000 Con Edison customers had lost power early Monday.

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