New York City, NY – The first widespread accumulating snowfall of the season is expected to move into the New York City region Saturday evening, potentially creating slippery travel conditions overnight into Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service New York office, a fast-moving low-pressure system will bring light to moderate snow across the metro area beginning Saturday evening, with snow tapering off by Sunday morning. Most locations are expected to see 1 to 4 inches of accumulation, with the highest totals forecast across New York City, Long Island, and northeast New Jersey.
Forecasters say snow may begin as early as 7 p.m. Saturday, becoming steadier through the late evening and overnight hours. Snowfall rates could briefly increase, especially closer to the coast, before diminishing near daybreak Sunday. Temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 20s to low 30s, allowing snow to accumulate on untreated roads.
Areas including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Newark, and Jersey City are under a Winter Weather Advisory, with hazardous travel conditions possible. Bridges, overpasses, and secondary roads may become slick, particularly during the overnight hours.
The National Weather Service notes that while this is not expected to be a major storm, it could still impact late-night drivers, early-morning commuters, and weekend travelers. Residents are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and monitor updated forecasts as snowfall totals could shift slightly depending on storm track.
Snow is expected to end from west to east Sunday morning, with cloudy and cold conditions lingering into the afternoon.
