NEW YORK (WABC) -- The winter storm of January 2026 that once covered 2,000 miles across the nation has pulled away, leaving NYC and the Tri-State area to dig out from the biggest snowfall in years.

The weather underscored how vulnerable people are when they do not have a safe place to shelter. At least eight people have died, including several who had a history with the city’s shelter system.

A 2 p.m. update gave a more detailed breakdown of 8.3 inches for Washington Heights and 7.2 inches for Central Park.

The city requires a four-foot-wide path and set deadlines ranging from four hours to the next morning based on when precipitation ends.

Some children skipped remote classes in city schools in favor of activities they felt were more important: sledding and snowball fights.

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are allowing users to bet on how much snow will fall in New York City this weekend.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani participated in snow removal efforts, gaining praise online.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will be giving an update on the massive snowstorm Sunday at 11 a.m.