First Alert Weather: Freezing Rain Threat North and West of NYC Sunday Night

Sunday Night and Monday Forecast

• ⚠️ Freezing rain is expected north and west of New York City on Sunday night, with potential for ice accumulation.
• ❄️ Black ice is a concern tonight due to refreezing of snowfall, especially for drivers.
• 🧊 By 6:00 PM Sunday, the freezing line is predicted to be across the city and down towards Trenton, with ice forming north of this line.
• 📈 An ice storm is possible across the Hudson Valley and into Connecticut, with potential for a tenth to two-tenths of an inch of ice, and even more in the Catskills.
• 🌧️ The precipitation is expected to turn into all rain later Sunday night and into Monday.

Winter Weather Conditions

• 🥶 Temperatures are currently in the mid-20s around the city, with outer suburbs being much colder, down to 8°F in some areas.
• 🌨️ This season's snowfall has already reached 7.2 inches, which is above average for this time of year.
• 💨 There is very little wind at present, with a north-northeast wind at about 9 miles per hour.

7-Day Outlook

• 🌡️ Sunday's high is forecast to be 38°F, with a First Alert Weather Day in effect due to the potential for ice development north of the city.
• ☁️ Monday will be warmer with some rain, but temperatures will drop again afterward.
• ❄️ There is a chance of flurries for New Year's Eve, with temperatures consistently staying in the 30s throughout the forecast period.
• 🚗 Drivers are urged to be safe on the roadways and heed weather warnings.