Northeast Not Done With Snow as Another Storm Threatens Days After Blizzard
Just when people in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut thought their winter storm struggles were over, flurries are flying again on Sunday, March 1. Here's what residents of the Tri-State area can expect from this latest round of wintry weather.
Tri-State Wintry Mix: From Snowfall to Potential Sleet and Freezing Rain
In February 2026, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey were hit hard by a blizzard that dumped feet of snow as powerful winds struck. The storm was so severe that New York City’s Sanitation Department even hired people to help clear the snow with shovels.
Now, Fox 5 New York is reporting that the region is currently facing another round of wintry weather on Sunday morning and possibly lingering into the early part of the week. While effects will be far less intense than February's blizzard, new snow could feel frustrating on top of the piles from the historic storm that haven't melted yet.
The outlet notes that much of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut will see light snowfall of an inch of snow in spots. It also predicts that some areas of the three states could also see between one and three inches fall. While three inches of snow on top of what previously fell could feel very frustrating, some of the other possible predicted conditions could actually be worse.
The Fox 5 New York report also calls for the possibility of a wintry mix with sleet and freezing rain possible in the area. If those conditions arrive, slippery conditions could make roads and sidewalks slick and hazardous for travel. Depending on temperatures, rain is also in the mix.
Whenever winter precipitation falls, deicing sidewalks and driveways for safety can be key. A Men's Journal article suggests an alternative to rock salt that homeowners can choose that is better for their driveway and safer for animals. It notes that sugar beet juice operates as a deicer in the same way that rock salt does. However, it cautions that it is less effective on thick ice accumulation.