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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, 10:31 AM GMT

Emergency snow shovelers out helping to clear public areas in NYC

Emergency Snow Shovelers will be working Monday to help clear snow from public areas like bus stops, crosswalks and fire hydrants, and step streets.

Every street has been plowed, but the NYC Sanitation Department will continue to salt and plow streets.

The city reminds property owners that they are responsible for cleaning off their sidewalks.

As for garbage, snow operations are taking priority. If trash is placed at normal collection locations, collection will be delayed during snow operations. Sanitation says they will get back to collection as soon as snow operations allow.

Jan 26, 2026, 4:55 AM GMT

Parked cars nearly buried on Long Island

Sonia Rincon reports from Great Neck.

Sonia Rincon reports from Nassau County.
Jan 26, 2026, 4:54 AM GMT

Snow drifts cover parked cars in Monroe, New York

This storm just has no quit in it. Among the areas to get the most snow on Sunday was Orange County in New York.

A car in Monroe was buried in snow drifts.

One tow truck operator fears it'll be more than an all-nighter and an all-day cleanup tomorrow as well.

"I feel like it's been making no progress at all. It's just a nightmare, really," Gino Moscinski said.

Lucy Yang has more from Orange County, New York.

Lucy Yang reports from Orange County, New York
Jan 26, 2026, 2:49 AM GMT

NJ Transit to begin phased resumption of service on Monday

NJ Transit will begin a phased resumption of service on Monday, starting with all three rail lines: Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and River LINE. The lines will operate on a weekday schedule at the start of the service day.

Commuters should expect delays and possible cancellations.

Later in the morning and afternoon, NJ Transit will continue monitoring roadway conditions to support a gradual ramp-up of bus and Access Link service as conditions safely permit.

Crews will also work overnight and into the morning to inspect infrastructure and ensure NJ Transit's 165 rail stations, system assets, and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor are prepared for the safe and reliable resumption of commuter rail service.

Customers are encouraged to check NJTRANSIT.com or the NJ TRANSIT mobile app for the latest service updates before traveling.

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