The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for is here, as heavy snow and sleet develop Sunday.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for New York City and the Tri-State as a powerful winter storm gets set to spread snow, heavy at times, and dangerous ice in our area for much of Sunday and lingering into early Monday.

The latest forecast puts Central Park at 12 inches of snow, and that’s still the highest snowfall seen there in several years. The last time New York’s weather station in the park saw more than a foot of snow from a single storm was in 2021.

Thousands are without power as a major winter storm continues to barrel across the country, bringing snow and ice to New York.

A Winter Storm Warning has bee issued for parts of New Jersey and the Hudson Valley ahead of this weekend's winter snowstorm.

A New York City taxi driver steps out of his vehicle at a red light in the middle of Times Square to record himself during a snow storm, New York, NY, January 25, 2026. New York City and it's five boroughs are expecting six to eight inches of snow accompanied by very cold temperatures as a winter weather advisory has put out for the area;

New York City is gearing up for a significant snowstorm this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect.

Weather warnings and advisories show that the brunt of the storm will hit New York on Sunday. Here's the latest.

"Winds will pick up in the afternoon and evening, especially near the coast and could create near white-out conditions/near blizzard conditions with winds gusting 30 to 40 mph at times."

More than 100 people have died from storms in the last week, officials say.