STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The first accumulating snowfall of the season will come down on New York City Saturday night.
Will this be nothing more than a few flakes, or will a snow plow be required?
According to the latest forecasts, residents should keep those shovels handy, as the city will generally receive anywhere from two to just a little over four inches of snow.
As of Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service foresees Staten Island receiving more than four inches.
This National Weather Service graphic shows snowfall amounts forecast for New York City from Saturday, Dec. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.(National Weather Service)
And while snow may begin to fall on the city as early as 7 p.m. Saturday, the steadiest snowfall is expected to come down in the overnight hours. At some point before 10 a.m. Sunday, snowfall rates are likely to reach half an inch per hour before 10 a.m. Sunday, according to the weather service.
Snow will begin to taper off Sunday morning and should cease falling by the early afternoon.
In anticipation of the storm, New York City Emergency Management has issued a weather alert that will remain in effect from Saturday through Sunday.
“The winter season is in full swing, including all the winter weather that comes with it,” said Mayor Eric Adams. “All New York City agencies are prepared for this system, and we continue to monitor conditions closely. New Yorkers should all prepare too — avoid driving and give yourself extra travel time with public transit if you do need to travel, stay alert to changing conditions, and sign up for Notify NYC for real-time information updates.”
The weather service has issued a winter weather advisory for the city ahead of the storm. The advisory will remain in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday through 1 p.m. Sunday.