Friday’s system looks “juicier” as it will be tapping into moisture from the Gulf of America, formerly the Gulf of Mexico. In bringing that moisture north, Dombek says the city could be soaked with half an inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — January 2025 has been an especially cold month, with temperatures dipping well below average on a number of occasions. Amid these freezing conditions, New York City has experienced bouts of snowfall which have coated the metropolis; a change from the over 700-day snowless streak experienced just a couple years ago.

The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a 50 percent chance of snow Sunday afternoon and night while the Weather Channel predicts an 80 percent chance of snow hitting the city on Sunday. Snow accumulation could reach up to four inches, according to AccuWeather.

Big changes are coming over the weekend. A front will usher in our coldest weather in 2 years with below zero wind chills and the potential for some snow. Expect some rain Saturday afternoon followed by a chance for snow later Sunday as the bitter cold arrives.

The bitter cold becomes the big story after the snow with wind chills that will make it feel like zero for the first half of the week.

A clipper storm, as defined by the National Weather Service, is a fast-moving storm that drops into the U.S. over the Great Lakes from Alberta, Canada. As of 4:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Dave Dombek, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, revealed that snow is already falling upstate and would continue to do so through Wednesday evening.

An arctic blast will bring a sharp drop in temperatures, and it might feel even colder, according to AccuWeather.

New York City and the Tri-State area are gearing up for a significant winter storm followed by the coldest temperatures in 2 years. AccuWeather forecasts snow will arrive by midday on Sunday dropping 2-4 inches in the New York City metro area and 4-8 inches to the north and west.

As of Thursday morning, AccuWeather gives Tuesday a 55% chance of a snow shower and Wednesday a 30% chance of a snow shower. The National Weather Service does not foresee any snowfall for New York City in the coming days, as of the time of publication.