Winter Storm Disrupts Brooklyn Subway Service, Officials Say

BROOKLYN, NY — A powerful winter storm sweeping across New York City has prompted transit officials to urge riders to avoid subways, buses and roadways unless travel is essential.

Forecasters say snowfall could total as much as 18 inches in parts of Brooklyn, challenging crews who pre-treated station entrances, deployed snow-fighting equipment and monitored switches and tracks ahead of the storm. Even with those preparations, officials warned that service changes are necessary to keep the system operating safely Monday.

As of 11 a.m. Feb. 23, C train service in Manhattan and Brooklyn was suspended, according to the MTA’s website. The F, B, G, M, J and L lines were experiencing significant delays, and buses boroughwide were running behind schedule.

“Our customers’ safety is our top priority,” transit officials said, advising riders to allow extra time, use caution on stairs and platforms, and check the MTA or TrainTime apps for real-time updates.

The National Weather Service said snow began late Sunday and intensified overnight, falling at rates of up to two inches per hour. Wind gusts between 40 and 60 miles per hour created hazardous conditions, with blowing snow expected to continue into Monday afternoon.

Preliminary reports showed widespread accumulation across Brooklyn by mid-morning, with Crown Heights and Williamsburg among the hardest-hit neighborhoods, where strong winds piled snow into drifts.

Citywide totals ranged from roughly 14 to 20 inches, with many areas reporting between 16 and 19 inches.

Meanwhile, DoorDash suspended operations across New York City until at least 2 p.m. Monday, saying service will resume once conditions are deemed safe.