A strong coastal storm will develop on Friday evening, growing stronger through Saturday. The NYC Metro Area is likely to be right on the fringe of heavy snowfall, with a sharp gradient between little snow at all and significant snowfall totals. Forecast models continue to waffle back and forth with the storms exact track, which is leading to much more uncertainty than usual.
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Another strong coastal storm is forecast to develop tonight. Despite the bitter cold which settled in to the area over the past 24 hours, this storm will be characterized by warm air. Snow is expected to quickly transition to sleet and rain in the city, with periods of heavy rain through tonight. Minimal accumulations are expected, but gusty winds and coastal flooding are likely.
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A wintry switch was flipped on the weather pattern last week, producing snow and cold in the NYC Metro Area over the last several days, and more may be on the way. The pattern ahead looks primed to deliver cold and additional chances for snow. Forecasters are honing in on the potential for another substantial coastal storm this Sunday and Monday.
Forecast model guidance shows the possibility that a strong coastal storm could develop this weekend, originating in the Southeast states and developing up the East Coast. Early indications are that the storm could be quite strong. The main question is how far north and west the storm will track, and the resulting impacts that will occur in our area.
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Icy conditions are finally letting up in the city this morning, but continue north and west of town. Light freezing rain is expected to persist for another hour or two before changing over to plain rain in all areas. The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the NYC Metro and surrounding areas, and that continues for the next few hours. Conditions should start to improve by early this afternoon.
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