Snow blanketed Westchester County last weekend, and now municipalities across the region are dealing with the aftermath—clearing roads, restoring access, and addressing safety concerns as residents dig out. Public works crews have been working extended shifts to plow main thoroughfares, treat icy surfaces, and reopen secondary streets, while local officials urge patience as cleanup continues. With temperatures remaining low, refreezing and slippery conditions remain a concern, especially on side roads, sidewalks, and near transit hubs. Residents are encouraged to limit nonessential travel, follow local snow removal guidelines, and check municipal updates as crews work to bring communities back to normal. Here are snow removal updates for the cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Yonkers
Mount Vernon City Snow Removal Update & Parking Advisory
Progress & Priority Areas:
- Snow removal is complete around City Hall and Downtown Gramatan Avenue.
- Over the next 24 hours, crews will focus on Fourth Avenue, Prospect Avenue, and Northern Gramatan Avenue on Friday night.
Vehicle & Parking Requirements:
- Alternate Side Parking (ASP) will resume on Monday, February 2nd, beginning with snow emergency routes. Due to the extent of the snowfall and freezing temperatures, full clearance of all city roads will take several weeks.
- Emergency Overnight Parking (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM): Residents may utilize vacant school lots at Parker, Columbus, and Holmes Schools. All vehicles must be removed by morning to accommodate school operations. Overnight parking is also permitted in municipal lots in non-permitted spaces.
Community Assistance:
Residents are encouraged to help break up snow piles near their properties to prevent icing and support safer streets and sidewalks. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we continue citywide snow removal efforts.
The Mount Vernon Lions Club Is Offering Assistance To Seniors Who Need Snow Shoveling
New Rochelle Snow Removal Operation Moving Ahead of Schedule
The City of New Rochelle’s Department of Public Works announced on Thursday, January 29th, it has made more progress than anticipated in its three-night Snow Removal Operation to address snow accumulations resulting from Winter Storm Fern. The overnight operation, continuing tonight and Friday between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., is intended to fully restore travel lanes and reopen unobstructed on-street parking along busy downtown roadways.
Thursday night crews will begin on Main Street at LeCount Place and work their way eastbound on until Echo Avenue. Crews will then tackle Huguenot Street from Echo Avenue, moving westbound to Pintard Avenue. The Downtown phase of the operation will wrap with Division Street South, Harrison Street and the Cedar Street extension between Huguenot Street and Harrison Street.
Parking on any of the affected roadways during operation hours shall be strictly prohibited. Vehicles that remain parked on the affected roadways will be issued a violation and towed. The City will provide daily public updates as the operation progresses.
To accommodate vehicles affected by the Snow Emergency and this removal operation, the City continues to offer free garage parking on a first-come, first-served basis at the following municipal garages through 9 a.m Saturday, January 31:
Transit Center Garage (1 Station Plaza North)
(Floors 4 & 5 only; non-permitted vehicles on lower floors must move)
- New Roc Garage (31 LeCount Place)
- Guion Garage (116 Guion Place)
- Maple Avenue Garage (19 Maple Avenue)
- Illustrator Garage (600 North Ave)
- Highgarden Tower Garage (11 Garden Street)
Need a ride to or from your vehicle? The City’s free electric shuttle, CircuitNR, serves all of the free parking facilities identified above. The Ride Circuit app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
The New Rochelle City Code requires property owners to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks by noon each day and prohibits the placement of snow from private property onto public streets or sidewalks.
For additional information, including a list of Snow Emergency Streets, tips, and important phone numbers to call, please visit newrochelleny.gov/winterweather. Residents are encouraged to sign up for New Ro Alerts to receive local updates by phone, text, or email. The City’s official social media accounts will also provide regular updates. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
YONKERS WEEKEND SNOW REMOVAL / NO PARKING NOTICE
“This past week was a busy one for all of us, and with the snow still hanging around, things are a little messy out there. Crews are working through the weekend to clear the streets, so please be sure to check where you’re parked and move your car if needed. We know this is inconvenient, and we truly appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our streets safe and clear.
Please also be reminded that property owners are required to maintain minimum indoor temperatures and provide hot water throughout the winter season. If your home does not have proper heat or hot water, report it immediately by calling the City’s Heat Hotline at 914-965-3331 (24/7), Housing & Buildings at 914-377-6879 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM), or the Mayor’s Help Line at 377-HELP (4357),” Yonkers City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy shared.
WEEKEND SNOW REMOVAL / NO PARKING NOTICE Friday 1/30 – Sunday 2/1
Alternate side parking is in full effect and will be enforced.
Vehicles not moved will be ticketed or towed.
City crews will continue snow removal operations throughout the weekend. To allow crews to clear curb lanes, no parking is permitted in the locations listed below.
NO PARKING / SNOW REMOVAL LOCATIONS
• Warburton Avenue (Point Street to Otis Park, east side)
• Riverdale Avenue (Main Street to City Line, west side)
• McLean Avenue (Saw Mill River Parkway to Bronx River Road, north side)
• Nepperhan Avenue (South Broadway to Old Nepperhan, east side)
• Tuckahoe Road (Saw Mill River Road to Parkview Avenue, south side)
FREE ALTERNATE PARKING AVAILABLE (through 6 PM Sunday)
• Government Center Garage
• Buena Vista Garage
• School 25
• Pelton Park
• Warburton Avenue Promenade
• PEARLS Hawthorne School (entrance on Purser Place)
• Tibbetts Brook Park Lot #1 (Midland Avenue)
IMPORTANT
Vehicles parked in no-parking locations must be moved. Vehicles not moved will be ticketed or towed so snow removal can continue.
Vehicles parked in alternate lots must be moved by 6 PM Sunday.
Once snow removal is complete, no-parking signs will be removed, and regular parking will resume.
Other municipalities can send your snow removal updates to BlackWestchesterMag@gmail.com
I was very happy to read the story of snow removal. Very well and thought out plan. Good job to folks up in Westchester County and editor of this story. You guys should be working here in the city. Again. Good job keep up the great work 👍
Thank you Lauren