Winter storm

COMMACK, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Officials on Long Island are hoping this Super Bowl Sunday means more people in front of TVs, and much fewer on the roads as plow drivers work to clear snow. The overwhelming message from Suffolk County – parts of which could see nine inches of snow – is to stay off the roads since dangerous driving conditions are expected, CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis reported Sunday. Ready or not, there’s a winter storm rerun on Super Bowl Sunday, adding more slush to already snowy sidewalks and front lawns.“It’s scaring me, just the thought of cleaning up the mess again,” said Suzanne Stringham from East Meadow. “Not looking forward to digging out my car,” another person said. WEATHER TIMELINE: Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 8 Inches Of Snow Sunday Snow removal plans are in place on Long Island. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran says there’s ample salt, and trucks are ready to hit the road. Curran is asking … [Read more...] about Long Island Officials Urge People To Stay Home On Super Bowl Sunday; Dangerous Driving Conditions Expected From Winter Storm

By Matt DeLucia, CBS2 Meteorologist/Weather Producer, and Mark McIntyre, CBS2 Meteorologist/Weather Producer Ready or not, we’re tracking our next round of snow for the second half of the weekend! Unlike earlier this week, this one will be a quick hitter, wrapping up early Sunday night.RELATED: Commack Fire Department Sends Truck, Gear To Rural Tennessee Fire Crew In Need Of Lifesaving Equipment A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Sunday along the I-95 corridor and Long Island, with advisories outside of that. LINK: Check the latest forecast Here’s a timeline of Sunday’s forecast:  5 a.m. to 7 a.m. — Light snow will begin to move in from the southwest. 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — A steady snowfall by mid-morning, with a mix of rain and snow along the Jersey Shore. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The brunt of the storm brings the heaviest snowfall. Expect reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions.RELATED: Investigation Underway After Elderly Man … [Read more...] about Weather Timeline: Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 9 Inches Of Snow Sunday

TENAFLY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — New Jersey residents spent Tuesday digging themselves out of a near record-breaking amount of snow. Whether you use a snow blower, a shovel or a sand shovel, it gets the job done. RELATED: $6.7 Million Overhaul Planned For Jersey City's Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza “Is Dad gonna pay you?” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock asked a young boy who was helping to shovel. “No, I don’t think so,” he said. RELATED STORY — Jersey Shore Towns Cleaning Up After Storm Triggers Coastal Flooding: ‘A Mess’ Along Washington Street in Tenafly, shop owners showed up to make sure patrons can make it to the door. “We tried this morning,” said Wilson Barrera, owner of Chez Cheese. It’s an effort much appreciated by Henry Asulin, of Alpine. “It’s got to come up to probably here in some places,” Asulin said. He says digging out wasn’t easy, but playing in the fresh fallen snow with his pup, Corey, was pure perfection. Watch Vanessa Murdock’s report — … [Read more...] about Bergen County Residents Dig Themselves Out After Winter Storm Drops Near Record-Breaking Amount Of Snow

BELMAR, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Flooding caused by Monday’s nor’easter is a big concern on the Jersey Shore. CBS2’s Jessica Layton was on Ocean Avenue in Belmar and witnessed some serious waves. She said the wind and sleet hurt when they her face. Across the street on Ocean Avenue just about everything was closed up as people braced for more flooding Monday night. RELATED: $6.7 Million Overhaul Planned For Jersey City's Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza MORE : Winter Storm Brings Coastal Flooding To Parts Of New Jersey; Vaccinations, PATH Service Suspended Getting down to the shore from Essex County was an uphill battle, Layton reported. The Garden State Parkway was treacherous at times. She reported seeing five spin-outs or crashes in 20 minutes. And as conditions worsened CBS2 caught on camera a caravan of plows driving slowly in West Long Branch. LINK : Check The Latest Forecast Route 35 in Belmar was reopened after it was closed for several hours Monday morning due … [Read more...] about Winter Storm: Fears Of Flooding Hit Jersey Shore As Residents Experience Rare Significant Snowfall

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The winter storm forecast to hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday will impact COVID vaccine appointments. A winter storm warning is in effect for Long Island, New York City and other parts of the Tri-State Area as snow is expected to start early Sunday morning and last through the early evening. RELATED: Parents Fear Children Are Falling Behind In School Due To COVID Slide: 'It Feels Like It Will Never, Ever Be Enough' Up to eight inches is possible in some parts. MORE: Weather Timeline: Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 8 Inches Of Snow Sunday In New York, the following state-run testing sites will suspend operations Sunday: Glen Island in New Rochelle Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens Bronx Bay Plaza and Lehman College in the Bronx Jones Beach and Stony Brook on Long Island Seaview Avenue on Staten Island Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn Additionally, the following pop-up vaccination sites in New York City will be postponed and rescheduled … [Read more...] about Numerous COVID Vaccination Sites Across Tri-State Area Closed Sunday Due To Winter Storm