Winter Storm Nemo Hits NYC
Historic 1978 photo: Motorists stranded in snow on the Long Island Expressway via @Newsday on Twitter
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It's a blustery day inside the subway when the doors open in Queens via @tweetsbymaryk on Twitter
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Historic 1899 photo: Horse carts carry snow to the river after a blizzard via @stevesilberman on Twitter
@torrex1000 on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/73c6c8fc724011e283d722000a1f99fc_7.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='A classic winter scene with 1WTC in the background'>
A classic winter scene with 1WTC in the background via @torrex1000 on Twitter
@KellyClaunch on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/85217782722c11e2942122000aaa0535_7.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='The snow begins to fall in Brooklyn'>
The snow begins to fall in Brooklyn via @KellyClaunch on Twitter
@andrecarmellini on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/BCoPdJsCQAEagOu.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='The beautiful streets of NYC'>
The beautiful streets of NYC via @andrecarmellini on Twitter
@StellaToppan on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/964fd9ce725c11e2b38022000a9e070a_7.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='Brooklyn in the storm'>
Brooklyn in the storm via @StellaToppan on Twitter
@numbphoto on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/5337c29e724511e2a0d522000a1f970a_7.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='Doyers Street, Chinatown in the snow'>
Doyers Street, Chinatown in the snow via @numbphoto on Twitter
@MissyBurlin on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/6dbc1184720311e2a95722000a9f09e9_7.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='"Just the beginning" - view of Columbus Circle in the snow'>
"Just the beginning" - view of Columbus Circle in the snow via @MissyBurlin on Twitter
@joshiku on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/abec9154722611e2bee422000a9f14ea_7.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='Prepping for the storm'>
Prepping for the storm via @joshiku on Twitter
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A worker keeps the train platform clean via @itsme_muneeb on Twitter
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A winter walk along Central Park via @DevilsLFC on Twitter
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Radio City Music Hall in the snow via @ray_aguilar on Twitter
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Not many people crossing the Brooklyn Bridge during a snowstorm via @GiuseppeFalla on Twitter
@CitiPondNYC on Twitter' data-fancybox='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' href='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/51152c83a6ddc0000200c395/0e24b786726111e2b2f422000a9f1255_7.jpg' rel='51152c83a6ddc0000200c395' title='Looking at the Chrysler Building from Bryant Park'>
Looking at the Chrysler Building from Bryant Park via @CitiPondNYC on Twitter
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It’s the first big snow storm of the season and the first large weather event since Hurricane Sandy hit NYC. Will the city be better prepared for the upcoming blizzard after last year’s poor handling of the “Snowmageddon” storm?
The current predictions are for around 10 inches of snow for NYC, beginning in the late afternoon and ramping up to blizzard conditions overnight. In reality, city dwellers know that the impact will be quite different once the snow hits the ground, with winds blowing snow through the streets and constant traffic turning the streets into slush.
Mayor Bloomberg has already issued a Severe Weather Advisory for the city, which outlines precautions that the public should take and how city agencies are preparing for the storm. Alternate Side Parking is suspended citywide through Sunday and NYC after-school programs and PSAL sports programs have been cancelled.
A Great Big City on Twitter will be posting photos and updates, and you can also follow these AGBC Twitter lists for updates to NYC transportation and NYC-area weather.
WNYC has put together this great weather tracker map (below), and also be sure to check out their Complete Guide to Getting Snowed In!
Do you have storm photos or tips on how to prepare for the storm? Leave a comment below!
