5 Things: Nor'easter Nemo Edition

1. As you may already know, we're in for a possible doozy of a storm this weekend. Winter storm Nemo may turn into a historic blizzard throughout the tri-state area on Friday night and Saturday morning, as different forecast models are calling for snowfall amounts somewhere between zero and 38.3 inches. Patch will be bringing you updates throughout the day and the storm, so stay with us. 

2. The Queens Midtown Tunnel closure planned for this weekend is cancelled because of the expected snowstorm, as is Friday’s midnight to 5 a.m. closure at the Robert F. Kennedy Harlem River Lift Span, otherwise known as the Triborough Bridge.

3. The Port Authority is deploying extra personnel on longer shifts at all its facilities to take on the storm. It's also "assembling snow-fighting equipment to handle whatever wintry conditions may develop at its airports, seaports, tunnels, bridges and PATH system," an announcement said. 

4. Want to see where the closest snow plow is? Track them in real-time on NYC.gov with an app that went live Thursday afternoon.

5. Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended citywide today, Friday, Feb. 8, to facilitate storm preparation. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.