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NYC Braces for Major Snowstorm: Real-Time Updates and Safety Measures

new York‌ City⁤ is currently facing a notable snowstorm, prompting a state ⁢of emergency declaration and ‌a massive mobilization of resources to ensure public safety. As of January 25, 2026, teh city is ​bracing for over 24 hours of heavy snowfall, strong winds, and freezing temperatures.

State of Emergency and City‍ Response

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Friday, January 24, 2026, in anticipation of the severe weather conditions [[1]]. Mayor‌ Zohran ⁤Mamdani has been leading⁢ the city’s response, coordinating⁣ efforts to keep streets clear and residents safe.

Plowing Operations‌ Underway

the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) began salting and plowing ‍streets at‍ 5:00 a.m.on Sunday, January 25th, with crews deployed across all ⁢five boroughs.Mayor Mamdani​ confirmed that salt spreading began citywide just ten⁢ minutes after the first snowfall was recorded in Staten Island. over 2,500 sanitation workers are currently engaged in 12-hour shifts to manage the accumulating snow.

Real-Time Tracking of Plowing Efforts

The city ⁤is providing residents with a real-time map to track the progress of plowing operations. This interactive map, accessible at nyc.gov/plownyc, displays which streets have been recently treated – green indicates treatment within the last hour,⁤ while blue signifies‌ treatment within the last three hours.

Weather Forecast and Potential ‍Hazards

The National Weather Service ‌forecasts continued heavy​ snowfall throughout the afternoon