NYC Winter Storm: City Digs Out Of More Snow Than All Last Winter

NEW YORK CITY — A major storm dumped more snow on New York City in one night than all last winter, according to the National Weather Service.

New Yorkers woke up Thursday to a not-so-wonderful winter wonderland after the biggest storm in years overnight brought up to 8 inches of snow, sometimes mixed with sleet.

The snowfall totals ranged from 3 inches in parts of Brooklyn to 8 inches in Astoria, Queens, weather spotters reported.

It’s less than the 12 inches or more forecasters warned of before the storm descended on the city and much of the Northeast on Wednesday. But it’s still more snow than the city saw all last winter.

“12:05 am. 6.5" of snow and sleet as of midnight at Central Park, NY,” the National Weather Service’s New York office tweeted. “This winter storm is greater than the total snow for the 2019-2020 winter season of 4.8".”

And the winter blast isn’t over yet.

A winter storm warning remains in effect Thursday until 1 p.m. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy snow bringing another 1 to 2 inches, although New York City likely will receive less.

“Total snowfall 6 to 9 inches,” the National Weather Service’s hazardous outlook states. “Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.”

The forecast for Thursday morning and beyond is:

Thursday
Snow likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Blustery, with a north wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North wind 9 to 13 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. North wind 8 to 10 mph.