Winter storm pulls away after dumping heavy snow; frigid air won't budge | Live updates

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.

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Last updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 4:38PM GMT
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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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Jan 26, 2026, 1:46 AM GMT

Bee-Line Bus and Paratransit services in Westchester County announce delayed starts on Monday

The Bee-Line Bus system and ParaTransit services in Westchester County will have delayed starts on Monday because of the aftermath of the winter storm.

Bee-Line Bus Service will resume at 10 a.m. Detours are likely, and the county urges commuters to check service updates before heading out.

Paratransit will also resume at 10 a.m. Travelers who depend on the service are urged to reach out to the reservation office to ensure they can get picked up.

Jan 26, 2026, 1:00 AM GMT

Police investigating 6th outdoor death linked to extreme cold weather

Police are investigating a sixth outdoor death linked to extreme cold weather this weekend.

Officials say a 52-year-old man was found unconscious and unresponsive on 96th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

On Saturday there were five people who were found dead across New York City, all believed to be cold weather deaths.

Jan 26, 2026, 12:07 AM GMT

MTA gives update on service schedule for Monday

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad, will all be running service near normal on Monday to get New Yorkers where they need to go.

Subways
Subways is expected to run a normal Monday morning rush hour. During the midday, there may be some short segments of express service running local, however, this will be determined Monday morning based on real-time conditions and customers should consult the MTA app before traveling.

Buses
Buses will run near normal service; articulated buses will remain off the roads and replaced with 40-ft standard buses.

Metro-North Railroad
Trains will operate on an enhanced Saturday schedule.

Long Island Rail Road
On Monday, the LIRR will operate a weekend schedule.

Bridges and Tunnels
Pedestrian walkways on the Marine Parkway and Cross Bay bridges are closed. West St underpass at the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel is closed. A decision for HOV lanes at the Queens Midtown Tunnel, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel for the Monday morning commute is pending.

Jan 26, 2026, 2:17 AM GMT

Which public transportation is disrupted Sunday night due to snow?

Crews across every agency continue to work around the clock to minimize weather impacts and snow-fighting equipment remains fully deployed across the system to keep tracks clear and trains running.

Subways
For the remainder of Sunday, most express trains will continue running local.

There is no L service between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy. L trains are running with severe delays in both directions.

Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains will end at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and turn back for Manhattan bound service.

Buses
Currently, there are multiple bus route detours avoiding hills in areas and known trouble spots. Road personnel continue to be present throughout the bus network addressing any issues as they arise.

Metro-North Railroad
Starting 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Metro-North trains on the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines will be operating on a reduced schedule, running every 2 hours. Branch line connections may require longer wait times. Station waiting rooms will remain open.

Long Island Rail Road
The LIRR continues to operate on a modified schedule for the remainder of today.
Adjustments include:
No service between Ronkonkoma and Greenport
Hourly service on the Port Washington Branch and between New York City and Huntington on the Port Jefferson Branch
Half-hourly service on the Babylon Branch