New York, NY – Gray skies hang low over the city as light flakes begin sticking to cold pavement, a quiet start before conditions turn messy. Snow thickens quickly later today, coating streets, bridges, and sidewalks just as weekend holiday travel ramps up across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from late afternoon through early Saturday, with widespread snowfall expected across southeast New York, northeast New Jersey, and southern Connecticut. Totals between 4 and 8 inches are likely in New York City, with heavier bands possible north and east of the city.
Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, snow intensifies toward evening. Roads turn slushy fast, then slick as temperatures hover near freezing. On Long Island and into Westchester County, steady snowfall reduces visibility and slows traffic on major routes including the Long Island Expressway and the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Travel conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset. Drivers heading out for weekend plans should allow extra time, slow down, and keep headlights on. As snow tapers Saturday, melting during the day could refreeze after dark, raising the risk of black ice on untreated roads and walkways.
Looking ahead, winter weather stays active into New Year’s week. Milder air briefly returns Sunday before rain chances increase. Another temperature drop early next week may set the stage for additional slick travel, while meteorologists continue watching midweek conditions leading into New Year’s Eve 2026.
Residents should stay alert for updates, charge devices, and check local transit before heading out. Traveling this weekend or later in the week? What are conditions like where you are?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for New York, NY
Friday: Snow develops, highs near 34°F, heavy at times late
Saturday: Chance of snow, highs around 33°F
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, highs near 40°F
Monday: Rain likely, breezy, highs near 48°F
Tuesday: Partly sunny, colder, highs near 33°F
