NYC Weather Forecast: Cold Friday, Snow Expected Saturday

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🥶 Friday will be cold, with "feels like" temperatures in the 20s, but dry.
• ⚠️ Residents are advised to heat their homes and apartments safely due to dry conditions and potential for rapid fire spread if a fire starts.

Saturday Snowfall

• 🌨️ Snow is expected to begin overnight into early Saturday morning, with the atmosphere primed for more snow late morning into midday.
• 🚗 The snow may slow down travel, with a system pushing through the area.
• ❄️ By Saturday night, the snow is expected to be done, and a subsequent system is likely to miss the area.
• 🎉 Snow lovers and winter recreation enthusiasts will rejoice with the anticipated snowfall.

Traffic and Commute

• 💥 A crash on the LIE westbound near exit 46 has blocked the HOV and left lanes, causing delays back to exit 48.
• 🐢 The Northern State Parkway is a better option for travel through the area.
• ⚠️ A stalled vehicle on the Gowanus Expressway northbound at 38th Street is blocking the right lane, causing slow traffic back to the Belt Parkway merge.
• 🚗 Alternate side parking is in effect citywide today.