NYC Area Snowfall Forecast: Heavier Snow Developing Sunday Afternoon

Sunday Snowfall Update

• ❄️ A First Alert weather day is in effect for the tri-state area due to an approaching snow system.
• 💡 Expect moderate to heavy snow at times, with total accumulations generally ranging from 2 to 5 inches for most areas.
• ⚠️ A Winter Weather Advisory is active for the majority of the tri-state until 10:00 PM tonight, excluding parts of the Jersey Shore.

Current Conditions and Radar

• 📍 Temperatures are around 33°F in the city with light, scattered snow showers and variable winds.
• 🛰️ The First Alert satellite and radar show cloud cover and spotty snow showers, with heavier snow mixing with rain over the East End of Long Island.
• 🌊 A larger area of moisture is present from Virginia down through the Carolinas, with the low-pressure system expected to move north and east.

Snow Accumulation and Futurecast

• 🌨️ While current accumulation is light (e.g., under half an inch in the city), heavier snow is expected to develop this afternoon and into the evening hours.
• 📈 Futurecast models indicate an increase in snow coverage by 3-4 PM, with heavier snow possible between 6-7 PM.
• 📉 Snowfall is expected to taper off by 9-10 PM tonight, with lingering spotty showers on Long Island into Monday morning.

Road Conditions and Viewer Participation

• 🚗 Snow plows are ready, and while roads are not heavily snow-covered yet, slick spots cannot be ruled out due to increasing precipitation rates.
• 📸 Viewers are encouraged to share photos and videos of the snow using the QR code or at cbsnewyork.com/photos to help tell the story.
• 📊 Forecast models suggest an additional 1.5 to 2 inches of snow for Central Park.