NEW YORK CITY — New Yorkers could be dealing with another major winter snow storm as the latest projections say up to 10 inches of snow could fall in New York City on Sunday.
Snowfall is expected to begin Sunday evening and last until Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
As of Friday afternoon, forecasters are predicting total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches for the New York City area. Wind gusts as high as 40 mph are also expected.
Temperatures will drop below freezing Sunday evening. The heaviest snow fall is poised to happen overnight on Sunday, with the snow finally tapering off around 11 a.m. Monday.
Forecasters are advising drivers to not travel Sunday night. In preparation for the snow storm this weekend, the NWS has also issued a winter storm watch warning in effect through Monday afternoon.
“Be ready to adjust travel plans Sunday and Monday morning, including caregiving schedules,” the city’s Emergency Management agency said in a social media post. “Avoid unnecessary travel Sunday and Monday morning if you can to allow snow operations crews to operate. If you are traveling, use mass transit and expect travel delays.”
Previously on Wednesday, forecasters had predicted between 1 and 2 inches of snow across the city.
“The exact track of this storm, along with how quickly it strengthens, will determine how much snow falls in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast,” AccuWeather Vice President of Forecasting Operations Dan DePodwin said. “The supply of cold air is limited, and that could also affect snowfall totals.”