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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
