NYC Snow Alert: Weekend Winter Weather Forecast for NYC and Tri-State Area

Weekend Winter Weather Advisory

• ❄️ A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Tri-State Area, including New York City, for the upcoming weekend.
• ⚠️ This is the first such advisory in a long time, and while not a major storm, it is expected to be impactful.

Snowfall Timing and Accumulation

• 📅 Precipitation is expected to begin late Saturday, starting as rain south of the area and snow north, with wet snow possible in NYC by 7:30 PM.
• 🥶 The freezing line will drop through the city by 2 AM Sunday, transitioning precipitation to snow, potentially including lighter, fluffier snow for a brief period.
• 📈 By Sunday morning, 1 to 3 inches of snow are expected across the area, with some southern locations potentially seeing slightly more.

Post-Storm Conditions and Refreezing

• 🚗 By Sunday night, temperatures will drop significantly, leading to refreezing of wet areas and potential for dangerous driving conditions.
• 📉 Bitter cold will usher in late Sunday and into Monday morning, with temperatures expected to be the coldest seen so far this season.

Forecasted Temperatures

• 🌡️ Saturday will remain cold, with temperatures dropping further into the late afternoon and early evening.
• 🧊 Sunday morning will see lingering snow, with temperatures remaining below freezing.
• 🥶 Monday is forecasted to reach only 29 degrees, with Tuesday also remaining cold at 32 degrees.