Tomorrow We Could Be Covered Under A Blanket Of Snow…Seriously

Don’t get too used to this 50-degree sunshine today…because it’s OVER!

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for NYC today, starting at 10pm tonight and stretching until 2pm tomorrow, March 10 for the New York City metro area, northeast New Jersey, Long Island, lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut.

The gusty cold front could bring 3 to 5 inches of snow, said forecasters, beginning with rain around midnight. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing tonight with single-digit wind chill values expected this weekend.

So even if the snow doesn’t materialize, bring back those winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for the weekend.

Alternate side parking has been suspended on Friday, March 10, however, meters will still be in effect.

A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties, including slippery roads and limited visibility. New Yorkers are advised to exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking, and allow for additional travel time as roads may be slippery.

Drivers are asked to use caution while on the roads — especially during the Friday morning commute tomorrow.

Also, check on neighbors, friends, and relatives, especially the elderly and those with disabilities and limited access during periods of extreme cold.

Some tips from the New York City Emergency Management Department regarding driving in snowy or icy conditions:

• Drive slowly. Vehicles take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement
  Use major streets or highways for travel where possible
• Install good winter tires that have adequate tread. All-weather radials are usually adequate for most winter conditions
• Four-wheel drive vehicles may make it easier to drive on snow-covered roads, but they do not stop quicker than other vehicles
• Know your vehicle’s braking system. Vehicles with anti-lock brakes require a different braking technique than vehicles without anti-lock brakes in icy or snowy conditions
• If you are driving and begin to skid, ease your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Straighten the wheel when the car moves in the desired direction. If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. Never pump the brakes on an ABS equipped vehicle
• Try to keep your vehicle’s gas tank as full as possible
• Keep the name and phone number of at least one local towing service in your car in case you break down or become stuck
• If you get stuck on the road, stay with your car and contact a towing company.

And if you get outside tonight or tomorrow to take snow pictures, send them to us at editor@bklyner.com