Snow Storm NYC Forecast: How Many Inches on Sunday, What to Expect Today, and the Latest for Buffalo, Syracuse, and WNY School Closings

Mo. Basuony

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Snow Storm NYC Forecast

New York is heading into a sharp turn from mild, quiet weather to a bitter-cold weekend with accumulating snow in parts of the state. For New York City, the main snow window is Sunday, January 25, with light additional snow possible into Monday, January 26. Western and Central New York stay colder overall, with more frequent lake-effect bursts, but totals vary significantly by location and band placement.

Below is the clearest, time-specific breakdown for NYC snow, how many inches of snow today, and how many inches of snow on Sunday, plus what’s happening with school closings in Western New York.

Weather NYC today: how many inches of snow today in NYC?

For NYC (Thu, Jan 22), the day is mostly dry with clouds and some sun and temperatures climbing into the mid-40s°F. That means:

How many inches of snow today in NYC? 0 inches expected.

The bigger story is what follows: a rapid drop in temperature late Friday into Saturday, setting the stage for snow to stick and roads to ice up quickly once flakes start.

How many inches of snow on Sunday in NYC?

For NYC on Sunday, Jan 25, the current forecast points to about 2–5 inches of snow (roughly 6–12 cm), with very cold temperatures keeping conditions slick and snow-packed.

Key timing for NYC snow:

Saturday (Jan 24): Turning cloudy and very cold; roads can glaze early if any moisture freezes.
Sunday (Jan 25): The main accumulating snow period.
Monday (Jan 26): A bit of additional morning snow is possible, with total storm accumulation still sensitive to the storm track.

Practical translation: If you’re planning errands or travel, Saturday night into Sunday is the stretch most likely to bring the worst combination of cold + snow-covered streets.

NYC snow totals: what could change the numbers?

NYC snowfall totals can swing quickly because small shifts in storm track decide whether the city sits in steadier snow or lighter fringes. Watch for:

A colder, more inland track (often boosts totals)
A slightly offshore track (often trims totals)
Wind and coastal influence (can change snow density and how fast roads cover)

Even if totals stay “moderate,” the very cold air can make 2–5 inches feel more disruptive because melting is minimal and refreezing happens fast.

Buffalo weather: lake-effect today, lighter totals Sunday

Buffalo (Thu, Jan 22): Lake-effect bands and heavier squalls are possible, with roughly 0.5–1.2 inches today (1–3 cm) and localized bursts that can briefly drop visibility.

Sunday (Jan 25): Intermittent snow/flurries, generally 0.4–1.2 inches (1–3 cm).

The bigger Buffalo risk is not a single big dump on Sunday—it’s short, intense squalls, quick icing, and bitter cold that make even small accumulations hazardous.

Syracuse weather: steadier snow Sunday, higher than Buffalo

Syracuse (Sun, Jan 25): Snow looks more meaningful, around 2–4 inches (5–10 cm), with very cold temperatures making roads slick and snow slow to clear.

Central New York often sees more consistent snow than areas closer to Lake Erie when lake-effect placement and synoptic snow overlap, so Syracuse can outpace Buffalo even when both are “cold and snowy.”

School closings WNY: what’s happening and what to do now

Western New York has been dealing with winter weather impacts this week, including advisories and bursts of heavier snow in spots. Because closings and delays can change quickly overnight and early morning, the most reliable approach is:

Check your district’s official alerts (text/email/app) first
Then confirm with your county emergency updates and local listings
Re-check in the early morning window before buses roll

If you’re in the Buffalo metro or the Southtowns, treat any mention of squalls as a higher risk for sudden whiteouts that can trigger late decisions.

Quick answer recap

How many inches of snow today in NYC (Thu, Jan 22)? 0 inches
How many inches of snow on Sunday in NYC (Jan 25)? About 2–5 inches
Buffalo today: ~0.5–1.2 inches, with squall bursts possible
Buffalo Sunday: ~0.4–1.2 inches
Syracuse Sunday: ~2–4 inches
WNY school closings: possible/ongoing in some areas; verify with district alerts (updates can shift early morning)

If you tell me your exact city or borough (or “near me” location), I’ll pin this down to a tighter neighborhood-level snow range and the most likely start/end window for your area.