The New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) has issued a Weather Alert for Tuesday, December 2. The department, working in close coordination with the National Weather Service, is monitoring a coastal low that is expected to bring steady rainfall to New York City on Tuesday, along with accumulating snow in areas north and west of the city. According to the latest forecast, precipitation will begin early Tuesday. In New York City, the storm is expected to fall mainly as rain. A brief mix is possible at the onset, but no accumulation is expected in the five boroughs. Rain will continue through Tuesday afternoon and evening as temperatures rise into the upper 30s and lower 40s.
Areas north and west of the city will see more significant winter weather impacts. These areas can expect 2 to 7 inches of snow before a change to mixed precipitation and then rain by midday. As the storm departs Tuesday night, temperatures across the region will fall below freezing. Any standing water may refreeze and create slick conditions on untreated surfaces, especially elevated roadways or bridges.
“New Yorkers are no strangers to winter weather, and the city is prepared for this system,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Our agencies are monitoring conditions closely, and we are asking everyone to take a few simple precautions. Give yourself extra travel time on Tuesday, stay alert to changing conditions, and sign up for Notify NYC for real time information. A little preparation goes a long way.”
“We have been monitoring this system closely, and NYCEM teams are in place and ready to support any response needs,” said NYCEM Commissioner Zach Iscol. “I want to recognize the city workers who have been preparing through the holiday weekend. Our sanitation crews, emergency managers, and first responders play a vital role in keeping 8.5 million New Yorkers safe. We are coordinating with the National Weather Service, our utility partners, and agencies across the city to ensure we are ready for the impacts. New York City will see steady rain through Tuesday, while areas north and west will pick up several inches of snow before a changeover. Roads will be slick and travel will be slower. Build in extra time for your commute, look in on neighbors who may need help, and stay updated through Notify NYC.”
"New York's Strongest are now in our annual winter season formation, with additional employees working overnight hours to allow for quicker and more effective snow operations should the need arise. While this storm is unlikely to leave accumulation on the streets of New York City, we are ready whatever comes our way," said NYC Sanitation Acting Commissioner Javier Lojan.
NYC Emergency Management will continue to monitor the system and coordinate with agency partners as the forecast evolves. New Yorkers are encouraged to take practical steps to stay safe. Allow extra time for travel on Tuesday. Use caution on wet roads and maintain added braking distance. Avoid flooded intersections or underpasses. Check on older adults, people with disabilities, and anyone who may need support during inclement weather. Clear catch basins or street drains near your home to help reduce localized flooding. Keep cellphone batteries charged and stay informed through Notify NYC.
NYCEM offered New Yorkers tips on staying safe before, during, and after storms:
Have a Plan
• Avoid all flooded roads and subway stations. Turn around, don't drown. Do not enter floodwaters.
• Limit travel during the storm. If travel is unavoidable, allow extra time and use caution.
• If you live in a basement or below-grade unit, be ready to leave quickly if water rises inside. Know your exit routes.
• Stay indoors during thunderstorms and away from windows.
• Move vehicles to higher ground if you are in a flood-prone area.
• If safe to do so, clear catch basins, drains, and gutters near your home before the storm or call 311 to report clogged catch basins. This can reduce localized flooding.
• Check on neighbors who are older adults or who may need help. Make sure any disability or access needs are included in your emergency plan.
• Plan for pets. Bring them with you if you need to leave your home.
• If you are a property owner or manager, ensure sump pumps work. Know how to shut off appropriate utilities safely.
• Gather Supplies
• Store important documents in waterproof containers. Maintain digital backups. Review your insurance to confirm flood coverage.
• Charge your phone and devices. Have backup power. Set refrigerators and freezers to colder settings if outages are possible.
• Keep flashlights and a battery-powered radio ready. Have extra batteries.
• If you rely on Life Sustaining Equipment and lose power, call 911. Never use a generator indoors.
• Make sure anyone in your home who needs medications, mobility support, or medical equipment is prepared.
Stay Informed
• Sign up for Notify NYC at NYC.gov/NotifyNYC, download the app, or call 311. Alerts are available in multiple languages, including a dedicated group for basement apartment residents.
• Monitor real-time flood information at floodnet.nyc.
• Keep a battery-powered radio available if power is lost.
• Stay away from downed power lines. Treat them as live and call 911 if they are causing a life-threatening situation.
• To report downed trees in NYC, call 311. For life-threatening emergencies involving a tree, such as one blocking a road or near power lines, call 911 immediately.
• For the latest updates, visit NYCEM’s website, sign up for emergency alerts by visiting the Notify NYC page, or call 311.
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