NEW YORK - Just one day after record-breaking high temperatures, the city is being hit by significant snowfall.
A winter storm warning is in effect for the five boroughs through 6 p.m. Thursday.
Total snow accumulations of six to 10 inches are expected. Forecasts are calling for the final snow totals to be in the higher end of that range.
The heaviest snow bands will make their way into the city by about 7 a.m.
Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are also likely.
Sections of the Bronx will see the most snow.
The heaviest precipitation will continue to fall through early Thursday afternoon.
Temperatures reached the low 60s Wednesday, breaking records in Central Park and at LaGuardia Airport.
New York City schools will be closed Thursday. Click here for a full list of school and university closings.
The New York City's Wildlife Conservation Society's zoos (Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo) and the New York Aquarium will be closed Thursday.
The federal courts for the Southern District will also be closed.
The MTA is making some changes as it prepares to deal with the snowstorm.
Express service on subways has been suspended so trains can be stored underground for safekeeping.
Buses will have tires chained, and there will be a 20 percent reduction in local, limited and SBS service during the morning rush.
New York City Transit will monitor conditions for subways and buses from its command center and will have nearly 3,000 snow-clearing personnel on duty working 12-hour shifts.
The MTA will also have extra trucks and plows to help keep bridges and tunnels clear.
Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road are also deploying extra staff and specialized equipment and will continuously monitor storm conditions.
The city Department of Transportation says alternate side parking rules will be suspended Thursday.
Parking meters will still be in effect.
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