NEW YORK – A minor snowfall is expected across portions of the Tri-State area late tonight into early Monday, with light accumulations mainly focused west and southwest of New York City.
According to the National Weather Service, most areas will see less than an inch of snow, though localized totals near one inch are possible in parts of northeastern New Jersey, the lower Hudson Valley, and southwestern Connecticut.
Forecast projections show higher totals west of the city, including around 1 inch in Newark, Paramus, and parts of Staten Island. White Plains and areas of central Long Island such as Islip and Syosset could also approach 1 inch. New York City itself is expected to see around three-quarters of an inch to near 1 inch, depending on exact band placement.
Amounts taper off farther northeast. Danbury and Waterbury, Connecticut, may see around a half-inch or less, while Hartford, Norwich, and New London are forecast to receive only a few tenths of an inch. The far northeastern portions of the region could struggle to see any measurable snowfall.
On eastern Long Island, totals are expected to range from around half an inch in Westhampton to just a few tenths of an inch in Montauk.
The snow is expected mainly during the late evening and overnight hours before tapering off by early Monday afternoon. With temperatures hovering near freezing overnight, untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses could become slick in spots for the Monday morning commute, especially in areas that receive closer to an inch.
While this is not a significant winter storm, drivers should allow extra travel time late tonight and early Monday and remain alert for patchy slippery conditions.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts in case snowfall amounts shift slightly north or south as the system moves through.
