New York wakes up to wet pavement, light flakes, and temperatures hovering near 33 degrees, creating slick sidewalks and patchy black ice across the city. Drivers moving along FDR Drive and I-95 this morning face reduced visibility and slushy buildup, especially on bridges and untreated overpasses. Even a thin coating can trigger spinouts during the morning rush.
According to the National Weather Service, light snow continues through late morning with up to 1 to 2 inches possible in parts of southern Connecticut and the Lower Hudson Valley, and lighter totals in New York City. Forecasters warn that brief bursts of snow may lower visibility and combine with surface temperatures near freezing to create icy stretches before midday.
In Central Park, temperatures sit just above freezing, but wind chills remain in the upper 20s. Snow transitions to a light rain mix at times before tapering. Plan extra travel time and watch for slush refreezing on shaded streets. This is prime flash-freeze season, when melting snow refreezes after sunset and turns wet pavement into a glaze.
Conditions improve by Thursday with partial clearing and highs near 39. Friday stays mostly sunny but brisk, with highs again near the upper 30s. By Saturday, temperatures rebound into the mid-40s with brighter skies, offering a preview of early March warmth.
Looking ahead, signs of spring build next week. A warming trend Monday through Saturday could push highs well above normal across the region.
Five Day Outlook for New York City, NY:
Wednesday: Snow before midday, then partial clearing. High near 42.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 39.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 39.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 46.
Sunday: Partly sunny. High near 41.
