New York City Schools Close As Snowstorm Rolls In

NEW YORK, NY — All New York City public schools will be closed Monday as a winter storm rolls over the region Sunday night into Monday morning.

"School will be closed tomorrow," Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters at a news conference Sunday evening. He added that all school-related activities, including field trips and after-school activities, will also be closed.

The Department of Education's central offices will remain open, along with field offices. As of Sunday evening, schools are expected to reopen Tuesday and all programs and activities will be held as scheduled, the department wrote on its website.

"Thank you to all custodial engineers and custodial staff who will be out in full force to shovel snow, clear sidewalks, and ensure our buildings are ready for staff and students to safely return," the department said.

The City University of New York will also be closed Monday and classes are canceled because of the storm, the university said on Twitter.

The National Weather Service has predicted the storm could dump 5-8 inches of snow on New York City and the rest of the tri-state area starting Sunday afternoon and lasting into Monday morning. City officials warned the morning commute will be "problematic" and airlines have been forced to cancel flights.

The NWS wrote residents should expect "moderate to heavy wet snow," along with some sleet and freezing rain.

A winter storm warning went into effect Sunday afternoon, meaning severe weather will make travel dangerous or even impossible.