NYC Snow Storm Update: Travel Impacts and Snowfall Forecast

Storm Overview and Timing

• ❄️ A significant snow storm is expected to impact the Tri-State Area, with travel impacts being a major concern.
• 🥶 The weather is currently cold, with temperatures well below freezing, setting the stage for snow accumulation.
• ⚠️ Snowfall is anticipated to begin in a few hours, starting around 4 or 5 PM, mainly west of the city.

Evening Travel Advisory

• 🚗 The evening is predicted to be a travel mess, and staying off the roads is strongly advised if possible.
• ⏳ If travel is necessary, drivers should take it slow and allow extra time for their journeys.
• ⚡ Expect intense snowfall rates of one to two inches per hour.

Snowfall Accumulation Forecast

• 🌨️ The entire tri-state area will receive snow, with accumulations continuing through midnight.
• 📏 Models suggest snowfall ranging from 5 to 9 inches for much of Long Island, the Five Boroughs, and New Jersey.
• ⛰️ Higher elevations north and west are expected to receive the biggest numbers, potentially up to a foot in the city.
• ⚠️ A wild card is the potential for sleet mixing in to the south, which could affect accumulations.

Storm Significance and Future Weather

• 📈 This storm has the potential to be the biggest snow event since 2022 and possibly the biggest December snow since 2020.
• 🧊 Temperatures will struggle to get above freezing all day tomorrow, making conditions slick.
• 🌧️ A separate system bringing rain is expected Sunday night into Monday, followed by colder air.
• 📺 Viewers are encouraged to send in photos and videos of the snow by scanning a QR code on screen.