Metro-North shut down for snowstorm

A Grand Central-bound Metro-North train, one of the first of the day, arrives at the train station in Stamford, Conn., during the snow storm that hit New England on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. A Grand Central-bound Metro-North train, one of the first of the day, arrives at the train station in Stamford, Conn., during the snow storm that hit New England on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Photo: Jason Rearick / Jason Rearick Buy photo Photo: Jason Rearick / Jason Rearick Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Metro-North shut down for snowstorm 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced it will shut down the Metro-North Railroad Saturday afternoon as snow continues to blanket the Atlantic coastline.

On its website the MTA announced that it would wind down service on the Long Island Railroad and New York City subways as well.

The light and commuter rail lines “will begin an orderly shutdown of service at 4 p.m. due to deteriorating weather conditions and concerns for customer and employee safety. Crews and snow-fighting equipment have been dispatched and are working to keep platforms and rails clear of ice and snow,” according to the MTA. “We advise customers if at all possible to remain at home during the duration of this storm.”

As of 1 p.m. the New Haven line was shoing delays of five to 10 minutes due to a signal problem in Harlem.