How much of the New York City subway could run in an epic snowstorm?

WNYC built this map based on previous storms, input from former MTA employees, and some wild speculation.

It factors in track placement, train turnarounds, and other key conditions. Zoom in for details.

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The "Snowpiercer" Scenario

How much of the New York City subway could run in an epic snowstorm? Quite a bit, we think. WNYC built this map based on previous storms, input from former MTA employees, and some wild speculation. We assumed almost no service on outdoor tracks and took into consideration places where trains can be reversed or turned around.