Snow to Cover NYC Area Sunday: Timing and Accumulation Maps Released

New York City is bracing for a fresh round of snow Sunday evening, continuing into Monday morning. The weather may impact the Monday commute, leading to the declaration of a First Alert Weather Day by CBS News New York.

Sunday Weather Outlook

The forecast indicates that clouds will increase throughout Sunday, with temperatures peaking in the low to mid 40s. As evening approaches, snow is expected to arrive, potentially lingering into Monday morning. This weather event is different from the significant storm three weeks ago; it is anticipated to be less severe.

Snow Timeline for NYC

Here’s a detailed breakdown of when the snowfall is expected:

• 6-9 p.m. Sunday: Snow begins moving into the area from the west to the east. Initially, some locations may experience a rain/snow mix.
• 9 p.m. Sunday – 5 a.m. Monday: As colder air moves in, the mixture will turn to all snow. Snowfall may reach moderate to heavy levels during this period.
• 5-9 a.m. Monday: Snow tapers off from west to east, wrapping up the storm activity.

Snow Accumulation Predictions

The expected snow accumulation varies across the region:

• New York City: 1-3 inches
• Long Island: 1-3 inches, with higher totals on the South Shore
• Central Jersey and Jersey Shore: 1-3 inches
• Northern New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, and Connecticut: Trace to 1 inch
• Upper Hudson Valley and far Northwestern New Jersey: Trace to 1 inch

This weather event, while significant, is not forecasted to bring the level of disruption seen in previous storms. For updates and further information, visit Filmogaz.com.