How much snow will NYC get on Tuesday? Tracking 3 storms this week

NYC weather forecast

When will snow arrive on Tuesday? FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has your weather forecast.

NEW YORK CITY - New York City, get used to that snow: After the Tri-State saw 3 to 5 inches last weekend, winter weather is expected to bring even more accumulation to our area this week.

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Three separate developing storm systems will threaten the area with ice and snow, with the first storm slated for Tuesday night into early Wednesday evening.

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This graphic shows the winter storms expected to barrel across the U.S. this week. (FOX Weather)

Here's a look at the weather forecast timeline, possible snow totals and what we know so far about these winter weather threats:

Snow and winter storm timeline

Timeline:

It’s going to be an extremely busy week weatherwise for the New York City area! As the forecast evolves, make sure to track school closings and delays here and interactive radar here.

Winter storm #1

Tuesday afternoon: The storm is approaching from the southwest and tracking south of Long Island. Winter weather alerts go into effect for all southern New Jersey counties, including and below Burlington and Ocean.

Tuesday evening: Snow will likely hit NYC after the evening commute, between 7 and 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. With temperatures lingering in the 20s, 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is possible.

Wednesday morning: The Tri-State should expect a slick morning commute. Snowfall is expected to end around sunrise.

Winter storm #2

Wednesday night: A second storm, which is forecast to dump snow onto the middle of the country, will move its way east by Wednesday night. According to the NWS, this could result in a mix of snow and sleet that transforms into rain, snow and sleet by early Thursday morning.

This graphic shows the snow potential on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (FOX Weather)

Thursday morning: Mike Woods forecasts a wintry mix by morning, as high temperatures will reach the low 40s in our area.

Winter storm #3

This weekend: The last storm, for now, is expected to take shape late this week and continue into the weekend, bringing yet another round of winter weather to cities from the Plains to New England, according to FOX Weather. FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods forecasts a late Saturday wintry mix, as temperatures are likely to reach the 40s, but it's still too early to tell.

This graphic shows the snow potential across the U.S. (FOX Weather)

What's next:

The FOX Forecast Center said this relentless winter weather pattern could continue into next week, but it’s still too soon to know that for certain.

People walk through The Mall as snow falls in Central Park at night on February 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images)

How many inches of snow can we expect Tuesday into Wednesday?

From Tuesday through Wednesday, southern Long Island is expected to see the highest snow totals in the Tri-State.

NYC, northern New Jersey and LI can expect 1 to 3 inches, while the Lower Hudson Valley and most of Connecticut will only see a coating.

Meanwhile, nearby South Jersey could see as much as 6 inches in some areas.

What we don't know:

As for storms expected later in the week, it's too early to tell if the Tri-State will see any accumulation at all. Forecasted high temperatures lingering above freezing make these chances slim.

Dig deeper:

At the very least, the southern half of Long Island and Staten Island will see a dusting of snow.

On the higher end, 3 to 4 inches will fall in the southern half of the Tri-State, while Connecticut and the Lower Hudson Valley will see 1 to 2 inches.