New York Snow Forecast: Returns Sunday, Followed by Bitter Cold

Snow Returns Sunday

• ❄️ Snow is expected to return to most of the New York area on Sunday, with some locations already seeing up to 5 inches today.
• ⚠️ A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the anticipated snowfall, which is not a major storm but will be impactful.
• 🌦️ Coastal areas may experience mixing with rain, while inland areas will see more consistent snow.

Snowfall Accumulation Estimates

• 📊 Observed snowfall in the last 24 hours ranged from less than an inch in Central Park to nearly 6 inches in Red Hook and New Fairfield.
• 🌨️ For Sunday, predictions suggest 2 to 5 inches of snow for the city and surrounding areas, with 1 to 3 inches further south.
• 📈 Snowfall totals could vary based on the exact position of the freezing line, with more mixing potentially reducing totals in the city.

Winter Weather Advisory and Road Conditions

• 🚨 A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for central New Jersey, the city, Long Island, and Connecticut from 7 AM to 10 PM on Sunday.
• 🧊 Slick roadways are anticipated due to the snow, and black ice may be a concern tonight and into Monday morning.

Bitter Cold Expected Early Next Week

• 🥶 Following the snow, bitterly cold air is set to arrive early next week, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season.
• 🌡️ Highs are expected to be around 34 degrees on Monday, but temperatures will plummet to 18 degrees on Tuesday and 14 degrees on Wednesday morning.
• ☀️ Sunshine on Monday may reflect off the snowpack, amplifying the cold.

Today's Weather Phenomenon

• 💨 Today, temperatures dropped from near 40 degrees to around 32 degrees when snow began to fall, a phenomenon known as evaporative cooling.
• 🌡️ This process occurs as falling snow pulls heat from the air, making it cold enough for snow to accumulate.