New York Weather: Cold Tuesday, Potential Snow Sunday

Current Cold Snap and Early Week Forecast

• 🥶 The current cold air is expected to intensify, with temperatures dropping to 19°F in New York City, potentially reaching 17°F due to clear skies allowing for radiational cooling.
• ☁️ Tuesday will see more clouds rolling in, with a slight chance of a flurry in the northern and western areas, while temperatures reach a high of 34°F.
• 🌧️ Wednesday's forecast shows a warmer high of 45°F with a better chance for precipitation, primarily rain in New York City and a small amount of snow possible north and west.

Potential Weekend Snow Systems

• ❄️ A second, more significant system is anticipated for Sunday, which has a better chance to bring snow to the entire area, including New York City.
• 📊 Both the European and GFS weather models are currently predicting widespread snow for Sunday, with the rain/snow line expected to be well offshore.
• 📈 While models suggest accumulating snow, the numbers are not expected to be large, with predictions of a 2 to 4 inch range for most areas, and around 1.7 to 2.6 inches in New York City.

Long-Range Weather Outlook

• 🗓️ The forecast for Thursday is a cooler 38°F with a breezy feel, followed by Friday at 36°F and Saturday at 34°F.
• 🎯 Sunday remains the next significant chance for measurable snow, with the speaker expressing personal anticipation for it.
• 💨 If snow does occur on Sunday with the predicted temperatures, it is expected to be a lighter, less wet snow.