The storm left well over a foot of snow in parts of the area, and cold air will be locked in place into early February.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The winter storm of January 2026 that once covered 2,000 miles across the nation has pulled away, leaving New York City and the Tri-State area to dig out from the biggest snowfall in years.
The big dig coincided with the start of the work week, with motorists faced with treacherous drives and commuters on public transit that contended with challenges, too, though subway service was largely normal.
The storm left almost a foot and half of snow in parts of the region, while Central Park came in at 11.4 inches, a record for the day. These were not the final numbers and could go up.
There were a few more scattered snow showers early Monday but the bulk of the storm has headed out to sea. Monday's notable weather feature was the bone-chilling cold, and it will linger through at least the next seven days. Temperatures are not expected to top the freezing mark until Feb. 3, when a high of 33 is expected, still well below normal.
That means the snow and ice will stick around at least into early February.
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The National Weather Service released tips for how to stay warm during a power outage as a major winter storm is expected on Sunday.
Some tips included closing blinds and curtains and closing room doors can help contain heat, and stuffing towels in the cracks under doors can help keep the warmth in.
Don't forget about eating and staying hydrated - food provides energy to warm the body.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced during a news conference on Friday that early voting in the city's three special elections is suspended on Sunday and Monday due to the snow forecast.
There will be three special elections on February 3 in Queens and Manhattan.
Early Voting begins Saturday, January 24 but will not resume until Tuesday under her executive order.
The districts holding special elections include NY State Senate District 47 in Manhattan, which includes parts of Chelsea, Greenwich Village, and the Upper West Side, Assembly District 74 in Manhattan, which includes parts of Gramercy Park, Murray Hill, Union Square, and the Lower East Side and Assembly District 36 in Queens, which includes part of Astoria and Long Island City.
The Westchester County executive gave a briefing about snow preparations there.
The county declared a State of Emergency.
Officials are asking residents to stay home and stay inside due to the dangerous conditions expected.
The Public Works Department is staffing two shifts on Sunday with over 150 people.
"You don't want to be on the roadway, not see where you're going and if you pull over there is also danger if you don't have a shoulder. So as much as you can tomorrow before the storm please whatever you have to get whatever supplies you need to have it the day before," High Greechan, Westchest County Public Works Commissioner said.
Eyewitness News reporter Marcus Solis is in White Plains with the latest details.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey ahead of the weekend winter storm.
She made the announcement during a storm briefing on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) will issue a commercial vehicle restriction for all tractor trailers, empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, passenger vehicles pulling trailers, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday for the following roads:
I-76 (entire length)
I-78 (entire length)
I-80 (entire length)
I-195 (entire length)
I-280 (entire length)
I-287 (entire length)
I-295 (entire length)
I-676 (entire length)
New Jersey Route 440, both directions from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287.
Eyewitness News reporter Toni Yates stopped at Post Ace Hardware in Somerville, where they had two shipments of salt and shovels come in.
"I've taken care of a lot of customers. Unfortunately, we're out of many of the ice melting products, or all of the ice melting products and snow shovels, but we're hoping to get restocked early next week," said Dan Massari of Post Ace Hardware.
Still, there were some naysayers, who insisted there was no storm coming.
"No it's not. I don't believe the weatherman. I'm serious," said a food shopper named Clarence.
