First Alert Weather: Snow Accumulation and Arctic Cold Update

Current Snowfall and Accumulation

• ❄️ Light snow is moving back into the city and is expected to increase in aerial coverage through the evening hours.
• 🌨️ Snowfall could be moderate to heavy at times, with accumulation expected to be over by midnight for most areas, potentially lingering until 1-2 AM further east.
• 📊 Current estimates suggest 2 to 4 inches of snow for most areas, with 3 to 5 inches possible on the East End.
• ⚠️ Slippery roadways are anticipated overnight into Monday morning as temperatures drop below freezing.

Radar and Snow Bands

• 🛰️ Radar indicates darker blue colors signifying more moderate to heavier snow, particularly near Montauk, the Hamptons, Sullivan, and Ulster County.
• 🚗 Heavier snow or moderate snow is also being observed near South Brunswick and Hamilton, indicating increasing aerial coverage.
• 🏞️ Beautiful snowy scenes are being captured, with children enjoying sledding and ski areas looking fantastic.

Future Snowfall and Timing

• 📈 The area of low pressure is moving east, but sufficient energy is causing moisture to move from southwest to northeast, continuing the snow.
• 🏙️ By the early evening hours, the city may experience times of moderate to heavier snow.
• ⏳ The system is moving faster than initially forecast, with snow expected to end from west to east by midnight in the city, and continuing on Long Island and into Connecticut until 1-2 AM.

Temperature Forecast and Arctic Blast

• 🥶 A very cold week is ahead, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 20s and potentially colder.
• 🌡️ Tuesday morning will see actual temperatures in the teens, with single digits in some spots, and feels-like temperatures potentially reaching below zero due to arctic air and wind.
• 📉 Morning lows over the next 10 days show a significant dip, with 17°F on Tuesday and 14°F on Wednesday, before moderating slightly and then dropping again.
• ❄️ A frigid blend is expected by the following weekend, with highs only in the low 20s and morning lows around 13°F.

Winter Weather Advisories and Next Update

• 🚨 A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect, with expiration times varying by location, generally ending between 8 PM and the early morning hours.
• 📢 An update will be provided in one hour, and viewers are encouraged to share pictures and videos via CBS New York.com/photos.