New York Snow Forecast: First Alert Weather Day for Saturday, January 16th

Weekend Snowfall Outlook

• ❄️ New York City is under a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to incoming snow.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be marginally cold, with snow possible above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but ideally not much higher.

Saturday's Snow Distribution

• 🌨️ Snow totals on Saturday are anticipated to be higher in the north and west of the city, ranging from 2 to 4 inches.
• 🏙️ New York City itself is expected to see trace amounts to 1 inch, while the far east end might receive only trace amounts or even raindrops.
• 💧 The southern Jersey Shore could also see trace to 1 inch of snow, with potential for rain.

Sunday's Snow Pattern Shift

• 🔄 Sunday's forecast shows a reversal, with south and east areas receiving higher snow totals, ranging from 1 to 3 inches.
• 🏙️ The city and areas to the north and west are expected to receive 1 to 3 inches.

Combined Snowfall and Timing

• 📈 Over the combined Saturday and Sunday period, most areas could end up with 1 to 4 inches of snow.
• ⏰ Snow is expected to begin north and west by 2 a.m. Saturday, with a second bout developing and potentially reaching the city around noon.
• 🌦️ By the afternoon, a rain-snow line is predicted to set up east and south of the city, with mixing possible in New York City between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Post-Weekend Cold Snap

• 🥶 Following the weekend systems, real cold air is expected to set in next week, with morning lows potentially reaching 17 degrees Fahrenheit by Tuesday and 15 degrees by Wednesday.
• ⚠️ Travel could be sloppy and slippery due to heavy, wet snow on Saturday and potentially on Sunday, especially out east.