Winter Storm Headed to NY Tri-State

A winter storm is headed for New York City on Tuesday, with snow and ice accumulations possible, forecasts show.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City from 7 am on Tuesday to 12 am on Wednesday, with snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations possible.

Snow is predicted to start falling before sunrise Tuesday before picking up through the morning and then transitioning to a mix of snow, ice and rain in mid-to late morning, AccuWeather said.

These conditions may cause significant travel difficulties due to wet snow and ice, they said, and recommended using mass transit.

According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, a wintry mix of light rain, sleet and snow will begin early Tuesday morning and continue intermittently throughout the day becoming increasingly steady by the evening commute. A total of 1 inch of snow and 1/4 to 1/2 inch of sleet and rain is forecast, with the potential for a thin coating of freezing rain in the afternoon and early evening. Precipitation will begin to taper off after midnight with isolated light rain and snow showers possible through Wednesday morning.

“We are expecting a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow that will cause messy road conditions on Tuesday,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Deanne Criswell. “We urge all New Yorkers to exercise caution. If you must travel, consider using public transportation and allow for extra travel time.”

The storm, which is moving in from the Ohio Valley, is expected to drop between 1 and 3 inches of snow in and around the city and between 3 and 6 inches north and west of the city.