A major winter storm barreling toward NYC will likely dump 6 to 10 inches of snow onto the Big Apple tomorrow, a dramatic meteorological plot twist following Central Park's 700-day snow drought.
A major winter storm barreling toward NYC will likely dump 6 to 10 inches of snow onto the Big Apple tomorrow, a dramatic meteorological plot twist following Central Park's 700-day snow drought.JUMP TO: LIVE RADAR | SCHOOL CLOSINGSA new Winter Storm Warning covers the entire region -- stretching from Long Island, through northern NJ and up the Hudson Valley – as officials warn drivers to stay off the roads, anticipating a dangerous Tuesday morning commute.
Flights are canceling, schools are closing and communities are bracing for power outages as snow is expected to fall as fast as 2 inches per hour during the storm's peak.Here's what you need to know ahead of the storm, including an hour-by-hour weather forecast, expected snow totals and the worst-case scenario.Temperatures will remain in the lower 40s as clouds thicken up. By 10 p.m., the storm begins with rain for most of the area. Areas north and west of the city will see snow.1 a.m.The Winter Storm Warning takes effect for the interior.3 a.m.The system pushes off the East Coast and begins to pull in the colder air from the north in Canada. A wintry mix will move north to south before snow takes over.4 a.m.The Winter Storm Warning takes effect for the city and coast. Central and coastal New Jersey is the only part of the Tri-State to be under a Winter Weather Advisory.5 a.m. to noonThe entire area should see snow as the morning commute picks up. New York City and metro New Jersey may hear thunder. Temperatures will remain in the lower 30s during snowfall.Snow will fall fastest between 5 a.m. and noon, at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Expect 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 40 in the city and on Long Island."We're strongly encouraging New Yorkers, if you don't have to go out, stay home," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said Monday.2 p.m. The system moves almost entirely out of the area, and by tomorrow afternoon, conditions will calm from west to east.6 p.m.The Winter Storm Warning ends.According to FOX 5 NY meteorologist Nick Gregory's forecast, northern New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley and the interior of Connecticut will see 9 to 12 inches of snow.New York City and metro New Jersey will see 6 to 9 inches, while the South Shore of Long Island will see 4 to 6 inches.If heavy snow banding is persistent, NYC could see 13 inches of snow. Areas north and west of the city would see 14 to 16 inches, while Long Island would record 9 to 10 inches.On the flip side, if the storm trends further south and the rain-to-snow changeover is slow, NYC will only see 4 inches of snow. Some northwestern areas would see 4 to 6 inches, while parts of Long Island would see little to no accumulation.The snow, combined with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph could cause some power outages, while a Coastal Flood warning has been issued for southern Nassau County and a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for much of the rest of New York City, Long Island, southern Connecticut and eastern New Jersey.New York City's Central Park has recorded a measly 2.3 inches of snow this winter, but FOX 5 NY’s Nick Gregory said the area has the potential for at least another 15 inches, according to his mid-winter forecast.Only one or two decent storms will help us reach this projected total, and Nick forecasts that February will provide the perfect conditions for winter storm development.The U.S. is experiencing a strong El Niño, meaning the Tri-State is more likely to see warmer-than-average temperatures and wetter-than-average precipitation.As we move forward, strong El Niño conditions will continue, meaning February will feature the same type of weather we've seen: above-average temperatures and borderline rain-snow events."I think winter will be prolonged here, and I do think that we'll probably have a good surge of cold weather coming in the middle part of February, [creating the potential for a snow storm or two," Nick said.
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