Conditions are expected Sunday night into Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard warning for Westchester County. Blizzard conditions will bring whiteout conditions Sunday night through Monday morning. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and the rest of Westchester County Sunday through Monday morning.

A state of emergency has been declared for Westchester County ahead of Sunday’s winter nor’easter, County Executive Ken Jenkins announced on Saturday. The State of Emergency for the County is in effect from Sunday at 6 p.m. in anticipation of the winter storm expected to impact the region beginning Sunday morning, with conditions deteriorating throughout the evening and overnight into Monday.

Forecasters are predicting heavy snow leading to hazardous road conditions, and high winds that may lead to downed trees and power outages.

Near-blizzard conditions are expected in this area. 8 to 14″ of snow is expected in the Hudson Valley, with the highest totals setting up in Rockland and Westchester County. There is the potential for more than 14″ of snow in heavier snow bands, but at this time, we expect those highest totals outside of the Hudson Valley.

“We are taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of our residents. We strongly urge everyone to stay home if possible,” CE Jenkins shared with Black Westchester.

Residents are advised to:

Avoid unnecessary travel, especially Sunday evening into Monday
Charge all electronic devices in advance in case of power outages
Secure outdoor items due to expected high winds
Monitor local forecasts and official updates

The Westchester County Departments of Emergency Services, Public Safety, Public Works, and Transportation are prepared and will be actively monitoring conditions.

Before a Power Outage

Charge cell phones
Gather supplies (flashlights, batteries, medications, water)
Turn refrigerator/freezers to a colder setting

Warming centers may be activated if needed. Residents seeking a warm place to shelter should check with their local municipality or visit the County website for updates.

MOUNT VERNON

Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard echoes CE Jenkins on the need to prepare for the upcoming blizzard, “As we prepare for the upcoming blizzard forecasted for Sunday and Monday, I am asking every resident of Mount Vernon to take this storm seriously and make safety your top priority.”

The City of Mount Vernon has activated Code Blue due to dangerously cold conditions. Warming and emergency services are available. Please share to help keep everyone safe. Emergency Dial: 911, Police Department: 914-665-2500, Fire Department: 914-665-2626, Heat Complaints: 914-359-1452

Warming Centers:
Mount Vernon Adult Resource Center: 22 East 1st Street
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital – Emergency Room: 12 North 7th Avenue
Stay informed: Text CMVNY to 888-777 to receive real-time emergency and weather alerts.
Please check on neighbors, seniors, and anyone vulnerable. No one should be left outdoors in these conditions.

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Alternate side street parking rules will be suspended Monday, February 23rd – Tuesday, February 24th, in the city of Mount Vernon.

Hazards: 15 to 20 inches of snow, 25-35 mph winds with gusts up to 55 mph, isolated gusts up to 60 mph, and 1/4-mile visibilities expected. These conditions may cause power outages and difficult travel conditions. Avoid unnecessary travel. If you must travel, use mass transit.

YONKERS

A State of Emergency has been declared in the City of Yonkers, effective Saturday, February 21, at 6PM.
There will be No Parking on Snow Emergency Routes beginning at 12AM (Midnight) on Sunday, February 22. Any vehicles remaining on Snow Emergency Routes after this time will be subject to ticketing & towing

“Yonkers knows how to respond when winter weather moves in,” Mayor Spano shared with Black Westchester. “With crews mobilized and our full fleet of plows ready to cover more than 650 lane miles of roadway, we are prepared for whatever this storm brings. We urge residents to use caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and allow our teams the space they need to keep our streets clear and safe.”

All necessary precautions are being taken by the City to ensure the safety of residents due to the anticipated snowfall. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on the City’s designated snow emergency routes (routes can be found at www.yonkersny.gov) starting at 12 AM on February 22.

Snow Emergency Routes

Warburton Avenue / Main Street – east side, from Old Red Gate corner Harriman to the north city line
North Broadway / Getty Square – east side, to the north city line
Riverdale Avenue – west side, from the city line north to Main Street
South Broadway / Getty Square – west side, to the south city line
Ashburton Avenue – south side, from Warburton Avenue east to Yonkers Avenue
Nepperhan Avenue / South Broadway – east side, to Old Nepperhan Avenue
Saw Mill River Road / Ashburton Avenue – east side, north to the city line
Tuckahoe Road / Saw Mill River Road – south side, to the city line
Yonkers Avenue / Nepperhan Avenue – south side, to the Mount Vernon city line
McLean Avenue / South Broadway – north side, to Bronx River Road
Elm Street – from Nepperhan Avenue to Prescott Avenue

Alternate Parking Options: Motorists parked along designated snow emergency routes must relocate their vehicles to alternate parking locations.

Free Parking Options Provided by the City are as follows:

School 25, located at 579 Warburton Ave
Nepperhan Community Center, located at 342 Warburton Ave
Untermyer Park, located at 945 N Broadway
Hudson River Museum, located at 511 Warburton Ave
Coyne Park, located at 771 McLean Ave
Grinton I. Will Library, located at 1500 Central Park Ave
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, located at 810 Yonkers Ave

Alternate Side Parking Suspended Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23. Meters will also be suspended. Garbage & Recycling: NO collection on Monday, February 23.

Drivers are urged to move their vehicles promptly after the storm to avoid fines or towing and to allow crews to safely clear roadways across the City. Yonkers Parking Authority lots are available and all lots follow standard parking rules and fees. For emergencies: 911 – For non-emergency police assistance: 914-377-7900 – For City services and inquiries: 914-377-HELP (4357)

NEW ROCHELLE

New Rochelle City Manager Wilfredo Melendez has declared a Snow Emergency effective 12:00 AM Sunday, February 22nd. During a Snow Emergency, parking and driving is prohibited on all designated and signed Snow Emergency Streets. Parking is also be prohibited on certain signed streets once snowfall has exceeded 2 inches. Vehicles left on these streets are subject to being ticketed and towed. Residents are advised to follow all posted signage.

To help our crews better clear streets, and to reduce the need for shoveling out cars, free parking will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the following municipal garages from 4 PM Saturday, February 21 through noon Tuesday, February 24. Please observe posted signs when parking at these facilities:

Transit Center Garage (1 Station Plaza North)
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)

Please check on neighbors, seniors, and anyone who may need assistance. No one should be left outdoors in these conditions.

Bee-Line buses and Paratransit will be suspended countywide as of 7 p.m. Sunday, February 22nd, and will be suspended until 2 p.m., Monday, February 23rd. Westchester County will monitor road conditions and provide updates to the public as necessary. Please check our website for further updates at www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus.

Additionally, following guidance from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Westchester County will institute a complete road ban beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Sunday, February 22, through 10 a.m. Monday, February 23. The road ban is being implemented due to hazardous winter weather conditions expected overnight, including heavy snowfall and wind. Roads are closed to all but essential travel (police, fire, EMS, utility/public works, and hospital/medical personnel).