Storm Watch: Timeline Of Rare October Nor'easter Soaking Tri-State Area
A rare October nor'easter arrived overnight in the Tri-State Area, with heavy rain and strong wind.
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A rare October nor'easter arrived overnight in the Tri-State Area, with heavy rain and strong wind.
Many are still cleaning up from Ida and this week marks nine years since Superstorm Sandy. Precautions, like barricading roads to keep cars out of rising waters, are being taken to prevent similar damage.
Flooding caused by Monday's nor'easter is a big concern on the Jersey Shore.
High winds and flooding are cause for concern on Long Island as the powerful nor'easter blankets the region in snow.
The nor'easter is bringing blizzard-like conditions to the Tri-State Area. States of emergency were declared across the region with close to two feet of snow expected in suburbs north of New York City.
The nor'easter is bringing blizzard-like conditions to the Tri-State Area. States of emergency were declared across the region with close to two feet of snow expected in suburbs north of NYC.
New York City district school buildings will closed Monday, Feb. 1 due to a potentially major snowstorm in the forecast.
The snow started falling in Manhattan on Sunday evening as people walked on the sidewalk, some carrying bags of groceries in anticipation of being snowed in on Monday.
The state has a commercial vehicle restriction in effect on most highways in coordination with neighboring states.
Ready or not, a major snowstorm is knocking on our door! A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect later today for most of the region.
New York City issued a snow alert on Monday night, causing another headache for restaurant owners ahead of a significant winter storm that's expected to hit the Tri-State on Wednesday.
The flooding is forcing businesses to close early and leaving some people trapped on the east end.
Parts of Long Island and New Jersey are feeling the effects of the season's first nor'easter.
Residents in Suffolk County are preparing for the nor'easter. A state of emergency is now in effect around the Hamptons where flooding has already started.
Saturday's nor'easter dumped heavy rain and widespread flooding to the Tri-state area. In many places, travel was brought to a standstill by the powerful storm.
A nor'easter is causing some concern along the Jersey Shore. As CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports, people are worried about beach erosion and power outages.
The storm also dropped roughly a foot of snow in some parts, with central Jersey seeing the highest amounts.
Parts of Long Island were digging out Thursday from a foot of snow or more after a fourth nor'easter slammed the area. In at least one case, the effort turned fatal.
Metro-North, Long Island Rail Road and NJ TRANSIT are all planning normal service Thursday, but say weather-related delays are possible.
Central Park saw more than 8 inches of snow while more than 13 inches of snow fell in parts of Queens.
Over 10 inches of snow have been reported in White Plains while other areas, like Somers and Croton-On-Hudson, saw a little more than 2 inches of snow.
As the snow falls in Westchester County, residents say it's the wind they're worried about. Many fear it might topple more trees, causing another round of power outages.
Hundreds of flights have already been canceled at area airports as rail roads say riders should expect delays and possible suspensions throughout the day.
New York City public schools will be open Thursday, officials say. The announcement came Wednesday evening, while a winter storm warning remained in effect for the Tri-State Area.
Officials on Long Island are urging residents to stay safe as a "significant winter storm" bears down on the area.
