New York’s Central Park saw 10 inches as of Thursday morning, more than what fell during last year’s entire paltry winter season, the National Weather Service noted.
The average Snowfall according to local outlets in the 5 boroughs was 6 inches, the Bronx received substantially more, the total accumulation of 11 inches
Several downed trees were reported thru out the City.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for 18 counties due to the snowstorm on Thursday. He said there were 600 car accidents and two storm-related deaths.
“It is a serious condition. Again stay home if you can,” Cuomo said.
Winter storm warnings and advisories were still in place Thursday morning for New York City and parts of New Jersey and will be in place into the afternoon in New England.
In New York, heavy snowfall caused a 27-vehicle pileup Wednesday on the Henry Hudson Bridge in what officials call a chain-reaction event, New York Police Department Lt. Thomas Antonetti told CNN. There were no critical injuries, Antonetti added.
Six people were transported to area hospitals for their injuries, according to WABC TV
Transportation systems across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were all affected by the storm, officials said. NJ Transit announced some bus and rail services would remain suspended Thursday morning. The New York City Ferry also announced a delayed start Thursday, saying it would not operate during morning rush hours “while crews work to ensure rider safety on landings.”