Parts Of Tri-State Area Hit With Several Inches Of Snow
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- More snow fell on the Tri-State area Sunday causing slick roadways and many wishing for springtime.
The snow arrived midday, starting to the west of the city and then moving east. Snow fell for much of the daylight hours Sunday, becoming heavy at times, CBS2 meteorologist Vanessa Murdock said.
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Drivers are being warned to expect slick roadways and slushy spots for Monday morning's commute.
A winter weather advisory is in effect through 7 a.m. Monday for the greater New York City area.
Snow Blankets Tri-State Area; Wintry Mix Expected To Follow
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Northeastern Connecticut through 7 a.m. Monday. A winter storm warning was issued in southern New Haven.
A winter storm warning was issued for Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, and Western Monmouth in New Jersey and Suffolk County on Long Island through 4 a.m. Monday.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory for Sunday and the Monday morning rush hour commute.
Meanwhile, New York City's Department of Sanitation issued a snow alert for Sunday that began at noon, readying snow plows, salt spreaders and staff ahead of the storm.
As WCBS 880's Jim Smith reported, Mayor Bill de Blasio urged New Yorkers to be cautious with the unending wintry weather.
De Blasio said the city was prepared for a few inches, followed by warmer temperatures.
"Because it's going to warm up a bit and turn into rain, we expect very little accumulation and we expect rising temperatures going into tomorrow morning," the mayor said.
Snow Blankets Tri-State Area; Wintry Mix Expected To Follow
Still de Blasio said the sanitation department had 500 salt spreaders and 1,500 plows at the ready.
"We hope, we hope that there will be minimal impact on the morning commute, but again we're going to be monitoring very, very closely," he said.
Although many New Yorkers are used to this weather toward the end of the season, the mayor again reminded residents the wintry mix will be slippery.
"I want everyone to exercise caution," he said.
The city suspended alternate-side parking for Monday.
Over in Yonkers, roads were slick and drivers had a hard time moving about.
Drivers trying to tackle Parkhill Avenue in the weather faced a fierce battle and often lost, CBS2's Matt Kozar reported.
(Are the snow plows coming through?) No I haven't seen any plows come through since it started snowing," said Shashanna Jenkins, of Yonkers.
CBS2 cameras did find some plows, but they couldn't clear the blacktop fast enough. One Yonkers plow operator tried to squeeze down a narrow street, but got stuck after sideswiping an SUV.
Ava Lassiter happen to be sitting in the SUV when it happened.
"I felt something dragging up against my car, like something ramming up against it and dragging it, and it was him," she said.
Like any accident, police took a report.
New Jersey officials reduced the speed limit on the entire Garden State Parkway and most of the New Jersey Turnpike down to 35 due to snowy and icy conditions on the roadway. Officials did not say when that restriction would be lifted.
NJ TRANSIT announced it will cross-honor tickets systemwide Monday.
