The first major snowstorm of 2015 is expected to hit the Northeastern United States on Monday afternoon. Here’s what’s expected in three major cities.
New York
Snow remains light through Monday evening rush hour.
The heaviest snow is likely between 7 p.m. Monday and noon Tuesday.
New York City Public Schools open Monday, but after-school activities canceled.
Schools probably closed Tuesday.
Alternate side parking in New York City suspended because of snow; meters in effect.
Mayor urges people to avoid city parks because of falling limbs
Garbage, recycling and organics collections suspended.
Governor urges people to work from home Monday.
Boston
Snow will remain light into the evening, with the heaviest snow likely between 4 a.m. Tuesday and early Tuesday evening.
During that time, winds will gust to 50-plus mph; perhaps 70-plus along the Cape.
Boston public schools are open Monday.
Send-off celebration for Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots at 11 a.m. Monday at Boston City Hall Plaza.
Philadelphia
Light snow during the day Monday, with the storm intensifying from overnight to midday Tuesday.
Philadelphia public schools will dismiss students at noon Monday.