Brooklyn’s winter of ice and snow
February 3, 2026
It was a time of snowplows and snow blowers, and quick walks along the Promenade to catch a glimpse of drifting ice floes in the East River.
It was a time of snowplows and snow blowers, and quick walks along the Promenade to catch a glimpse of drifting ice floes in the East River.
NWS advises NYC residents to dress in layers including a hat, face mask and gloves when outside, and to keep pets indoors as much as possible.
One man was discovered under a layer of snow on a park bench in Queens. Another was found just steps from a Manhattan hospital.
Major cities on the East Coast broke a snow drought of sorts Tuesday while other parts of the U.S. struggled with perilously low temperatures that