Summary:
NYC experienced a winter storm on January 6th, 2025.
New Jersey saw the highest snow totals, with Ocean County receiving 3-6 inches.
NYC schools remained open, but some New Jersey schools closed due to the storm.
NYC snowfall varied greatly, with 1-2 inches expected citywide, but higher totals in Staten Island, southern Brooklyn, and Queens.
Expect bitter cold and strong winds following the storm.
NYC Snowstorm: A Tri-State Area Update
A winter storm brought snow to NYC and the surrounding areas on January 6th, 2025. New Jersey experienced the most significant snowfall.
<img src="https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/06/c6f6527c-6693-48ed-b077-c67312e390cb/thumbnail/620x349/0caae85992ece08c053e5d1d04f09b8a/fa-weather-day-1-1.png?v=6ffea931a1e284729a23a55e2e39c4e9#" alt="Snowfall in NYC">While NYC public schools remained open, New Jersey declared a state of emergency for southern counties, prompting some local school closures. Check with your school district for updates.
Snowfall Totals: Where Did the Snow Hit Hardest?
This wasn't a major snowstorm, but some areas saw significant accumulation. The storm's southerly track resulted in a varied impact across the region.
Ocean County, NJ, saw the highest totals, with 3-6 inches. Central NJ (Monmouth County) received 1-3 inches, while northern NJ only saw a trace to 2 inches.
<img src="https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/06/5199871e-77a1-46b6-bbb5-2661d6154fd2/thumbnail/620x349/2dad81d0dd886c26bcf41ed8b04492c9/fa-snowfall-map-1.png?v=6ffea931a1e284729a23a55e2e39c4e9#" alt="Snowfall Map">NYC received 1-2 inches, with Staten Island and southern Brooklyn and Queens experiencing the most. The northern Bronx saw only a dusting.
What's Next?
Following the storm, expect bitter cold and strong winds on Tuesday. The snow is expected to stay on the ground due to the persistent cold temperatures. The rest of the week will remain dry, windy, and cold, with highs struggling to reach freezing.
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