The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a 50 percent chance of snow Sunday afternoon and night while the Weather Channel predicts an 80 percent chance of snow hitting the city on Sunday. Snow accumulation could reach up to four inches, according to AccuWeather.
If the storm shifts yet again, there is the chance that the city could see up to 9 inches of snow or nothing more than an inch.
New York City emergency officials have issued a “Cold Weather Alert” amid a stretch of below-freezing wind chills that will only get colder into next week. The coldest air of the season so far will crash into the tri-state on starting early next week with “feels like” temperatures Tuesday dropping as low as -7 degrees.
Snow squalls, though brief, are intense winter weather phenomena characterized by sudden whiteout conditions, icy roads, and gusty winds.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for New York and New Jersey on Thursday. Forecasters say there is a chance of afternoon snow showers which could lead to some slippery spots during the evening commute.
The NWS has issued winter weather advisories for parts of upstate New York, with lake effect snow expected to impact travel. Here's how much snow to expect.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a plowable snow is expected for York and Adams counties on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.
Real-feel” temperatures accounting for wind chills will likely drop into the single digits overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
The NYC area could see significant snow this weekend for the first time in years, with "the potential for up to 6 inches." Here's the forecast: