NYC Weather Forecast: Brutal Cold Returns, Snow Chances This Weekend

Cold Air Returns to NYC

• 🥶 Brutal cold is returning to the NYC area on Thursday, replacing the milder air from the previous day.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will drop significantly, with highs in the 30s and hovering near freezing for much of the day.
• 💨 Winds have pivoted more northwest, bringing a noticeable chill and a potential lake effect component.

Weekend Snow Possibilities

• 🌨️ There is a snow chance in the forecast for the upcoming weekend, with a system sliding by to the south.
• 📈 Models show varying amounts of snow, with some indicating up to 2 inches, while others suggest less.
• ⚠️ The snow is expected to be a quick mover, potentially occurring overnight into Sunday morning.

Weekend Travel Considerations

• 🚗 If snow accumulates, it could create a travel mess, but thankfully it is expected to occur on a weekend.
• ❄️ A couple of inches of snow are possible, which would stick and could impact travel.

Current Conditions and Traffic

• 🏙️ Currently, the city is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with temperatures around 38 degrees.
• 🚦 Traffic updates include a crash on the BQE in Brooklyn, delays on the LIRR due to equipment trouble, and express-only service for downtown 6 trains in Manhattan due to rail replacement.
• 🚗 Alternate side parking is in effect citywide.