The Big Apple is digging out from the first winter storm of the year.<br/> <br />Blizzard conditions are slamming the Northeast with strong winds, lots of snow, and bitterly cold temperatures.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: ANGELO, GOING TO WORK, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I think it's actually kind of cool. It's like the first snowstorm and I'm originally from Arizona, so this is always kind of fun for me, you know. But yeah, I think it's great. It is a little chilly. I'm not gonna lie, but why not just put on some snow boots and you're good to go."<br/> <br />More than 6 inches of snow blanketed New York City snarling traffic and making it harder to get around.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: ELIZABETH, GOING TO WORK, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I did expect snow, but not like this. I love snow to death, but this is not what I'm asking for and not when I'm going to work."<br/> <br />Dangerous conditions forced New York to declare a state of emergency.<br/> <br />The fierce snowstorm posing the first major challenge for New York City's newly elected mayor.
