"NYC's Snowy Challenge: Clearing Bike Lanes and Streets for 2024"

New York City's snowfall has become increasingly rare due to changing climate patterns, with the city's local climate being buffered by its proximity to the ocean. The article reminisces about past heavy snowstorms and reflects on the city's transformation from a cold-weather urban environment to one where heavy snowfall is now an anomaly. It also discusses the impact of New York's urban intensity on the quick deterioration of snow into dirty slush, highlighting the fleeting nature of snow in the city.