New York City saw its first significant snowfall of the season Sunday morning, with flakes spotted in areas across the five boroughs.
According to the National Weather Service, more than 5 inches of snow was recorded in the Dongan Hills neighborhood of Staten Island as of around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. As of 7 a.m. Sunday, JFK Airport was reporting a total of 2.6 inches of snow, LaGuardia was reporting 1.7 inches and Central Park was reporting 1.1 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday was the earliest time the five boroughs saw 1 inch or snow or more since 2019.
Temperatures are expected to plummet Sunday afternoon, with the forecast calling for a low of 19 degrees Sunday evening, leading to potentially icy streets and sidewalks.
The city says alternate side parking will be suspended on Monday, but payment at parking meters will remain in effect.