NYC's Central Park records 1 inch of snowfall for the first time in nearly 2 years

The snow drought is over: New York City has broken its nearly two-year streak of less than 1 inch of snowfall officially measured in Central Park, according to the National Weather Service.

The snowstorm sweeping the region since Monday night dropped 1.4 inches of snow at the park as of 7 a.m., with 1 inch falling since midnight, NWS said Tuesday. Two to three inches of snow are forecast citywide by the end of the day.

It's been 701 days since Central Park last recorded an inch of snow on a calendar day.

Latest totals as of 7 am:

❄️Since midnight -- 1.0"
❄️Storm total -- 1.4"

The streak has ended! #NYwx

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) January 16, 2024

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. and commuters are urged to travel cautiously, the city's emergency management agency said. The snow is expected to transition to a wintery mix later Tuesday, with ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch.

❄️🗽 7AM today marks the end of our remarkable 701-day streak, almost two years, without 1" of snow in Central Park.

Stay warm and safe as you enjoy the snow, and continue to exercise caution. The @NWSNewYorkNY has extended the Winter Weather Advisory to 7PM.

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) January 16, 2024

Official said NYC public schools remain open despite the weather, but Jersey City Public Schools were closed due to the forecast.

We expect snow and possible freezing precipitation as New York City is under a travel advisory for Monday night into Tuesday.

Schools will remain open and drop off and dismissal will proceed as scheduled. https://t.co/bjuQ6j6RmY

— NYC Public Schools (@NYCSchools) January 15, 2024

Jersey City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 16, 2024, due to the forecast for snow and icy rain. #jcpssnowday pic.twitter.com/VUiGLramkb

— JCPS District (@jcps_district) January 16, 2024