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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Mayor Mamdani was seen on video shoveling in the snow, including at Myrtle Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
"As I have said, there is no task too big or no job too small. Happy to lend a hand and help out New Yorkers. Stay safe!" he said on social media.
See photos of some furry friends enjoying Sunday's winter storm across the Tri-State, submitted by Eyewitness News viewers.
Firefighters were caught on camera helping to push stuck cars out of the snow in Great Neck, Long Island.
Sonia Rincon is there and has more from the scene:
Alternate side parking rules are suspended Monday to facilitate snow operations. Parking meters will remain in effect.
Subways and buses are running with minor adjustments. Expect normal service Monday.
The LIRR will operate on a Sunday schedule Monday. Metro North will operate on a holiday schedule with additional rush hour trains.
NICE Bus and Bee Line bus routes are suspended as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
NJ Transit rail is suspended as of 2 p.m., and buses have not run Sunday. NJ Transit buses and trains should to resume at some point Monday, but timing is weather and equipment-permitting.
NYC Ferry currently suspended service due to the winter storm and the Staten Island Ferry moved to hourly service at noon. Both are expected to resume Monday.
Meanwhile, the Broadway League believes the show will go on at most theaters Sunday, it is an individual decision. 'Aladdin' and 'The Lion King' cancelled Sunday and will resume Tuesday.
