Even if lower grades of school kids were still expected to do remote learning, it was a pure snow day for this happy pooch in Carl Surz Park on the upper East side.
Even if lower grades of school kids were still expected to do remote learning, it was a pure snow day for this happy pooch in Carl Surz Park on the upper East side. ( Photo: Genevieve Hartness)

A windy winter storm dumped 11.5 inches on Central Park on Jan. 25, the most since 2021. Seven people died, and children were instructed to attend classes remotely on Monday morning (although high schoolers and middle school already had the day off).

Winter Storm Wallops NYC, Dropping Nearly Foot of Snow
26 Jan 2026 | 05:31
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A massive snowstorm hit New York City on Sunday morning, dumping 11.5 inches on Central Park by the end of the day. City officials say that at least seven people have died, and young schoolchildren were instructed to attend classes remotely on Monday, Jan. 26.

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