First Snowfall of the Season Expected in New York City This Weekend
A clipper system is forecasted to bring 1-3 inches of snow to New York City and the Tri-State area from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
A fast-moving clipper system is forecasted to bring the first widespread snowfall of the season to New York City and the Tri-State area this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey, effective from Saturday night into Sunday.
Snow is expected to begin late Saturday night, around 10-11 p.m., and continue into early Sunday morning. Accumulations are projected to average 1-3 inches across the region, with lighter amounts north and west of I-287 and heavier totals—up to 3 inches or more—south and east of New York City, including Suffolk, Ocean, and Monmouth counties.
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued its first Snow Alert of the season, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday and running through 2 p.m. Sunday. Crews began highway brining operations on Friday night to reduce accumulations on roadways.
Residents are advised to exercise caution, as slippery roads and possible airport disruptions due to de-icing operations are anticipated. Conditions are expected to clear by Sunday afternoon, though temperatures will remain below freezing. High pressure returns Monday, bringing bright but frigid weather with highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. A gradual warm-up is expected midweek, with temperatures reaching near 50 by Thursday.