STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents should prepare for frigid temperatures and a significant winter storm approaching this weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Sunday through Monday afternoon, with 8 to 14 inches of snow expected across the region.

Arctic air will move into the area Friday evening, with temperatures plunging into the single digits and teens overnight. Wind chill values could fall as low as 10 degrees below zero into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through 10 a.m. Saturday.

Saturday will be one of the coldest days in several years with highs only reaching the teens, potentially breaking record low maximum temperatures. The winter storm is expected to begin late Saturday night or Sunday morning, with snow developing quickly around or after daybreak Sunday.

The heaviest snow is forecast for late Sunday morning through the afternoon, with snowfall rates potentially exceeding one inch per hour at times, possibly approaching two inches per hour. The National Weather Service indicates there’s a chance for sleet to mix with snow Sunday evening along coastal areas including Staten Island, which could reduce total accumulations slightly.

“This is increasingly likely to be a major winter storm with significant disruption to travel and daily life early next week,” the Weather Service warns. Snow is expected to taper to snow showers or flurries by late Monday morning or afternoon.

Beyond the storm, subfreezing temperatures are expected to persist through late next week, with daytime highs in the lower 20s. Wind chills may fall below zero at times, and the fresh snowpack will likely help maintain the cold conditions.

Minor coastal flooding is possible during Sunday night’s high tide in areas including New York Harbor, though any flooding impacts are expected to be minor.

Residents should monitor forecast updates and prepare for what could be a disruptive winter storm with significant travel impacts from Sunday through Monday.

A draft of this story was generated using AI. It was reviewed, edited and approved by Advance/SILive.com staff.