Winter Snow Storm Coming To Roosevelt Island Tonight & Tomorrow - Get Your Cars Off Main Street And Into Motorgate For Snow Removal
Winter is back and snow coming.
*Weather Update*— NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson (@NYCSpeakerCoJo) March 6, 2018
🔹NYC is under a Winter Storm Warning starting at 10PM tonight.
🔹The heaviest period of snow is forecast for Wednesday afternoon through the evening commute.
🔹Snow is expected to end Wednesday night. A total of 6 to 10 inches of snow is expected.
A strong Nor'easter will impact the area Wednesday into Thursday. Threats include: heavy snow, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. For the full briefing click the link: https://t.co/tLXQHvkzuz pic.twitter.com/QfHKyhuzm7— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) March 6, 2018
According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC)
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 through Thursday, March 8th, 2018, due to snow, forecasted temperatures, and/or wind chills.UPDATE 3/7 11 AM -:
Total snow accumulation are expected to be between 6-12 inches. Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel. Please drive slowly, use major streets or highways, and keep the name and number of at least one local towing service in your vehicle. Pedestrians should avoid slippery surfaces, dress in layers, and maintain a heightened awareness of cars, especially when crossing intersections
Please be advised that, due to the Snow Emergency, there is “NO PARKING, NO STOPPING OR NO STANDING” on Main St. or the East and West Roadways from, Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at 8:00PM THRU Thursday, March 8th, 2018 at 8:00PM, in order for snow removal to take place.
As an alternative, free parking will be available at the Motorgate Garage starting at 5PM, Tuesday, March 6th, 2018. Please note that free parking is ONLY for residents of the island. Proof of residency and vehicle registration must be presented upon entering. Vehicle must be registered to a Roosevelt Island resident. Vehicles accommodated for snow emergency must be moved by 8PM on Thursday, March 8th, 2018 when Main Street reopens for parking. After that time, standard Motorgate parking fees will apply. Please contact the Motorgate Garage at (212) 832-4585 or visit the Motorgate offices on the fourth floor if you have any additional questions.
Trucks will be plowing and salting the roadways throughout the day and night in order to avert dangerous travel conditions. RIOC will be working to keep all areas clean for the duration of the storm. Expect delays in Red Bus and Tram service. Thank you for your cooperation while necessary preparations for the storm and subsequent snow removal are taking place.
To report any icy or other hazardous areas, please call the Public Safety Department at 212-832-4545 as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
UPDATE 1;40 PM - From RIOC:[10:45am Update] Based on the latest trends and observations we have bumped up our snowfall forecast. Heavy snow will fall this afternoon with rates of 1-2" per hour. pic.twitter.com/LlVb0X6uxU— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) March 7, 2018
Due to the inclement weather, Sportspark and the Cultural Center are closed Wednesday, March 7th.We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay safe and warm!Also, this evening's Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA)Common Council meeting is cancelled and rescheduled to next Wednesday, March 14.
THUNDERSNOW and foghorns around roosevelt island— Angela Zhou (@angelamczhou) March 7, 2018
Thunder snow around New York City in indication of just how volatile the atmosphere is with the system. pic.twitter.com/6xVKbP6bgF— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) March 7, 2018
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