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- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for a vague forecast of 3-16 inches for Winter Storm Fern.
- The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch, predicting 6-12 inches.
- Mamdani announced a Code Blue warning to protect the homeless and outlined snow treatment plans.
- The city’s snowstorm history has often triggered political backlash, including past administrations.
- Forecasters advised against travel as the storm was set to hit Sunday.
