Summary:
NYC blizzard warning: Expect 2-5 inches of snow, with higher amounts possible in northern areas.
Snow starts Saturday evening (around 7 p.m. in western NJ, spreading to NYC by 8 p.m.), peaking between 9 p.m. and midnight.
Heaviest snowfall could reach one inch per hour before midnight.
Expect a mix of snow, sleet, and rain, particularly in NJ, before the storm ends by Sunday morning.
Use our interactive StormTracker 4 Radar to stay updated.
NYC Blizzard Warning: Snow, Sleet, and the Exact Timing of This Weekend's Storm
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2019/09/NYC_aerial-1-1.png?fit=2060%2C847&quality=85&strip=all&w=400&h=44&crop=1" alt="NYC Aerial View">A winter storm is set to hit the NYC metro area this weekend, bringing with it several inches of snow. Here's the breakdown of when to expect the snow, how much to anticipate, and when it will end.
Snowfall Amounts and Timing
New York City: Expect 2 to 5 inches of snow, with a possibility of 5 to 8 inches in inland areas north of the five boroughs. There's variability within the city itself, with areas like Staten Island potentially receiving only 1 inch while the north Bronx could see 5 inches.
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2025/02/snow-sleet-forecast-1.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Snow Forecast Map">When will it start? The storm is expected to start in western New Jersey around 7 p.m. Saturday. By 8 p.m., it will be more widespread across New York and Connecticut.
Hour-by-Hour Timeline:
- 7 p.m. Saturday: Snow begins in western New Jersey.
- 8 p.m. Saturday: Snow becomes more widespread.
- 9 p.m. - Midnight Saturday: Heaviest snowfall, with rates possibly reaching an inch an hour.
- 11 p.m. Saturday: Snow may mix with sleet and rain in NYC.
- Sunday morning: Storm ends, with only a few lingering flurries.
Stay Updated
Track the snow with our interactive StormTracker 4 Radar: [Link to Radar](invalid url removed)
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