Event Summary

A low pressure system developed off the mid-Atlantic coast Saturday afternoon and moved northeast, passing east of Long Island early Sunday. With abundant low level moisture and cold air in place, light intermittent precipitation occurred Saturday. As the low intensified, heavy precipitation developed and moved northeast across the area. In the New York City area, southern Westchester County, and across Nassau County, a period of sleet and freezing rain occurred Saturday night, producing ice accumulations of up to 0.20 inches. This buildup of ice on major highways and bridges produced hazardous travel conditions Saturday night, and contributed to an airplane skidding off the runway at JFK Airport Sunday morning. The sleet and freezing rain changed to heavy snow early Sunday morning. Here are some specific snowfall and ice amounts for: New York City: Manhattan - up to 0.10 inches of ice followed by 6 inches of snow at Central Park. Brooklyn - up to 0.10 inches of ice followed by 7 inches of snow. Queens - 0.11 inches of ice followed by 6 inches of snow at John F. Kennedy International Airport.