Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Tonight ...Lower Snowfall Than Earlier Expected in the City...

A storm moving through Pennsylvania this evening has spread a large, fast moving area of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Snowfall totals that were expected to be 4 to 8 inches will now only be in the 2 to 4 inch range in the City, but higher amounts have fallen outside of the City. As of 1:00 a.m., Central Park reported 2.3 inches and Newark Airport and JFK Airport reported 2.5 inches. Other snowfall reports include Nagatuck, CT 8.5 inches, New Fairfeld, CT 8.3 inches, North Pathogue, LI 6.8 inches, and 6.1 inches in Peekskil, NY.  Partly sunny, cold weather expected Saturday afternoon. Rain and milder weather on Sunday.  

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

The Second Significant Accumulating Snowstorm for the NYC Metro Area Expected Friday Into Saturday Morning...

Low pressure over the upper Midwest this Christmas morning will track southeastward spreading snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain to the Mid-Atlantic States and New York City.  The snow is expected to begin late Friday or Friday evening and will be out to sea by noon on Saturday.  A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for 4 to 8 inches of snow by noon Saturday.  Rain is forecast on Sunday with a hard freeze for Monday with lows in the 20s.  Have a great holiday.

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Snow Expected Saturday Night into Sunday Morning, First Accumulation Expected in the City...

A sharp, fast moving upper-level trough will move through the Northeast this weekend.  Low pressure will develop along a cold front but the low will remain relatively weak as it moves rapidly northeast.  Light snow will develop late Saturday night.  The snow may mix with rain at the start especially over southern NJ. The snow should taper off and end by noon on Sunday. A total of 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected. More Arctic air moves in Sunday night into the middle of next week.  A warmup begins late this week with temperatures in the 50s by Thursday.

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.