Winter Weather Advisory Issued for NYC Area as More Overnight Snow Expected

Get ready for a snowy weekend in New York City! The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all five boroughs, northeast New Jersey, southern Westchester, and Long Island for Saturday, with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected. The storm is expected to move quickly through the area between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Saturday, causing slippery roadways and slightly reduced visibility. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the upper 20s by Saturday morning, making way for the snow to stick. The city’s emergency management agency has issued a travel advisory for Friday and Saturday due to the forecast. The sanitation department has also issued a snow alert and will pre-salt high spots, side streets, and bike lanes. In addition, the Department of Homeless Services has issued a Code Blue Weather Emergency and deployed outreach teams to connect homeless people to shelters. Winds of 5 to 10 mph are expected during the storm, with gusts up to 30 mph. The storm is expected to be the city’s second this week, and comes after temperatures dropped from the upper 30s on Friday evening. Stay safe and warm as you navigate the wintry weather this weekend.

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