New York Today: The Latest on the Snowstorm
New York Today: The Latest on the Snowstorm Photo Salty sidewalks ahead of snowy skies. Credit Stephanie Keith for The New York Times Updated, 8:10 a.m. Good morning on this snowy Thursday. A winter storm warning is in effect until 1 a.m. on Friday. Expect six to ten inches of snow , strong winds and temperatures below freezing. (A coastal flood advisory is also in effect until noon for waterside areas in southern Queens and Staten Island.) As of 7 a.m., one inch of snow had fallen in Central Park, according to the National Weather Service, and parts of Long Island are already seeing more than an inch. Schools in New York City are closed, as are many others across the region ( see the list here ). Commuters are encouraged to avoid driving and use mass transit when possible. The snow will be heaviest during the morning commute, but it’s likely to affect the evening commute as well, so travel safely and leave yourself extra time on both ends.