NYC snow forecast: How many inches will fall today, when snow will stop
NEW YORK - Snow is falling across the NYC area – from New Jersey to Long Island – and is slowing down as the winter storm moves out into the ocean.
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People walk in New Yorks Central Park as snow falls during a winter storm on January 19, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
A Winter Weather Advisory was lifted for NYC, Long Island Westchester County and parts of northeastern New Jersey but remains in effect for most of the state. Federal and local weather forecasting agencies are warning drivers to use caution while traveling – as light snow will continue into the evening, and icy conditions are possible.
Here's which areas will see the most snow, when conditions will be the worst and how many inches total we'll see by Saturday.
When will it stop snowing in NYC?
Flurries are falling throughout the NYC area. Temperatures are in the high 20s but will fall later.
The forecast snow totals in the Northeast and New England. (FOX Weather)
Light snow is expected to continue into the evening commute, threatening low visibility and icy conditions.
Snow could ease out around 6 to 7 p.m.
When the snow could end in your area. (National Weather Service)
We may see flurries into the late evening.
How much snow have we seen so far?
As of 1:15 p.m., only a fraction of an inch of snow had stuck in and around New York City, according to the National Weather Service.
Central Park recorded 0.1 inches at the time, but more snow is expected to fall.
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How many inches will NYC get?
Most New York City areas should expect mostly 1 to 2 inches, with locally up to 3 inches in the advisory area. Less snow is expected to the north, and higher amounts are expected for central and southern New Jersey.
"It's only around for a short while, so it's not going to be a major storm," FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods said. "Don't expect this to be a white-out, but it'll be something to talk about."
Park enforcement officers patrol on horses in New York's Central Park on January 19, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
The National Weather Service scaled back its predictions Friday morning from 2 to 4 inches to 1 to 3 inches for the NYC area.
"That air is dry, and that's why we're taking the snow totals down just a little bit from yesterday to today," Woods said.
What areas could see 6 inches of snow?
Winter Storm Warnings were issued for parts of central and southern New Jersey. Those areas could see up to 6 inches of snow.
Threat for 4" of snow or more. (FOX Weather)
Several South Jersey counties, such as Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem, could see these high totals.
Central and southern sections of New Jersey should see anywhere between 3 and 6 inches of snow.
Are there delays or cancelations at NYC-area airports?
The snow is expected to create travel issues at major airports, including New York City's big three.
Peak delays for inbound flights to LaGuardia Airport are expected to start around noon, lasting up to three hours and continue into the evening. Departures are not affected at this time, the FAA said.
Check the status of each airport below:
LaGuardia Airport status
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Newark Airport status
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JFK Airport status
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Weekend deep freeze
The snow will stop Friday night, but temperatures will sink into the bitterly cold low teens, with wind chills in the lower single digits.
Friday night's wind chill. (National Weather Service)
If left untreated, the snow and the freeze will create dangerous, icy conditions on roadways.
Sub-freezing temperatures will continue through the weekend. Saturday and Sunday morning will see temperatures in the teens, but the blustery winds will make it feel like the single digits.
Saturday night's wind chill. (National Weather Service)
Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper-20s and low-30s.
When will the cold snap end?
By next week, NYC should finally see some relief. Temperatures finally scoot above the freezing mark by Monday and reach as high as the 40s on Tuesday.
School closings, early dismissals and delays
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FOX Weather helped contribute to this report.