A winter storm is sweeping across Brooklyn, bringing steady snowfall that continues to blanket streets, parks and rooftops across the borough.
By 11 a.m., snow totals ranged from four to six inches, according to the National Weather Service, with even snowfall reported across the borough. In areas like East New York, Bay Ridge, Park Slope and Coney Island, snow has blanketed all parts of the borough with no end in sight. Some areas saw upward of eight inches by mid-afternoon.
The NWS forecast for Sunday calls for continual snow-turned-sleet. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. on Jan. 26.
“Snow may be heavy at times. Snow and sleet accumulation of four to six inches. Brisk with highs in the mid 20s,” the NWS said in its advisory. “Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 1 below.”
Tonight, forecasters call for sleet and freezing rain, with more snow after midnight, with a total accumulation of six to 10 inches.
“Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight,” the statement continues. “Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.”
In a Friday press conference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that 2,200 Department of Sanitation plows will be deployed citywide “as soon as we see two inches of snow accumulate,” prioritizing highways, major arteries and emergency routes before turning to residential streets.
Early this afternoon, the mayor was seen helping residents of a Bed-Stuy New York City Housing Authority building shovel out their car.
Mayor Mamdani is personally checking on the outer boroughs during the storm. Here he is stopping in Bed-Stuy to help NYCHA residents whose car got stuck. pic.twitter.com/KDFkzYkmOm
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) January 25, 2026
Brooklyn residents can track plowing progress on their blocks using the city’s PlowNYC tracker, which provides real-time updates on when streets were last serviced.
Several community institutions across the borough, including the Brooklyn Public Library and various recreation centers, are closed on Sunday and Monday. New York City schools have already announced that remote learning will be in effect on Monday.
The MTA will also remain functional, with detailed storm plans in place, though riders may experience delays on outdoor lines and bus routes as the storm continues.
And while New Yorkers were urged to stay safe and avoid travel, many utilized their stoops, driveways and yards — as well as “Brooklyn’s Backyard,” Prospect Park — to catch some air, make some snow angels and toss a few snowballs. Dozens of Brooklynites took the latter to heart, flocking to McCarren Park on the border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg for a massive snowball fight on the soccer field.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
