NYC weather: Snow predicted to fall an inch per hour before tapering off early Monday morning

UPDATE: New York City will see frigid temperatures in the single digits on Monday along with the possibility of snow and ice.

New York’s Staten Island. This time, forecasters might be credited with bringing winter weather to the region late Sunday afternoon. A wintry mix was followed a few hours later by actual snow, which covered cars and covered sidewalks as temperatures started to drop into the low 30s.

With snowfall rates predicted to approach one inch per hour and visibility expected to be reduced to a quarter mile to half a mile at times, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement warning on Sunday evening that moderate to heavy snow was expected to fall before nine o’clock.

Drivers are advised to use caution, drive more slowly, and give other cars more space as untreated surfaces will become slick.

When all is said and done, forecasters estimate accumulations to be between four and seven inches as the fast increasing storm, known as the “abomb cyclone,” moves up the East Coast and into New England. This is expected to happen at around four in the morning on Monday.

The NWS already issued a weather alert for parts of the tri-state area in advance of Monday morning’s commute because the temperature dip is predicted to provide bad road conditions long after the last flakes have fallen.

Following the storm, AccuWeather predicts that an arctic blast will cause temperatures to plummet precipitously. Monday highs will only be in the 20s, and Tuesday and Wednesday might not even reach 20 degrees.

Residents are being advised to dress in layers, such as a hat, scarf, gloves, or mittens, because the additional wind chill will make it seem at least 10 to 20 degrees colder than the actual air temperature.

New Yorkers should keep an eye on local predictions and take all essential cold weather preparations as temperatures are expected to level out slightly by Thursday and Friday, with highs returning to the 20s.

In a statement released Sunday afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “I’ve directed our state agencies to mobilize their resources as we prepare to respond to this weather system as winter storms, extreme cold temperatures, and lake effect snow move into our state today and over the coming days.”I urge New Yorkers to take care to protect themselves and their families since these conditions provide an exceptional risk to anyone who is exposed to the weather or cannot heat their home sufficiently.

On a Sunday night, snow falls on West Brighton’s Forest Avenue. January 19, 2025. The image was provided by Rachel Somma.Advance of Staten Island

On Sunday night, a six-year-old creates a snow angel while Silver Lake is covered with snow. January 19, 2025. The image was provided by Rachel Somma.Advance of Staten Island

On Sunday night, Silver Lake Park experiences snowfall. January 19, 2025. The image was provided by Rachel Somma.Advance of Staten Island

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