New York City's snowless streak shows no signs of letting up as the winter storm on Saturday failed to bring the fresh white powder that residents were hoping for. Instead, the city was left with a disappointing smattering of gray slush, amounting to only two-tenths of an inch of snow in Central Park.

Sunday marked the 693rd consecutive day in which less than an inch of snowfall occurred in the city, establishing a new record for the longest snow drought in New York's history. The National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Bryan Ramsey cited last year as the lowest snowfall year on record, further emphasizing the ongoing trend of decreased snowfall in the city.

Ramsey pointed out that over the past few years, New York City has been experiencing a warmer weather pattern, resulting in more favorable conditions for rain rather than snow. This pattern has consistently limited the accumulation of snow in the city.

Although the NWS forecasted trace amounts of snow throughout the day on Sunday, it fell far short of an inch, disappointing many residents who were hoping for a picturesque winter wonderland. Charity Myers, a resident of Brooklyn's Irving Square Park, expressed her disappointment at the lack of snow. "We don't get it that often anymore, so I wish it was here just so I could have something nice to look at," she said.

Despite the lack of significant snowfall in the city, areas outside of New York City reported more substantial amounts of snow. White Plains recorded 2.8 inches of snow, while parts of the Hudson Valley received as much as 14 inches of snow overnight.

During a news conference on Sunday, Governor Kathy Hochul acknowledged that there were no substantial snow accumulations in the five boroughs. However, she emphasized that roads in other parts of the state remained slushy and wet, urging caution for travelers.

As the snowless streak in New York City persists, residents can only hope for a change in weather patterns that will bring the return of the wintery scenes they long for. In the meantime, authorities continue to monitor road conditions and encourage vigilance during the wet and slushy conditions affecting other parts of the state.