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NEW YORK – A quick-moving storm is expected to bring the first meaningful snowfall of the season to New York and New Jersey tonight, with most of the snow falling between midnight and 9 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow in the city?
What we know:
Snow will move in late Saturday and continue into early Sunday morning, dropping 1 to 3 inches in interior locations and 2 to 4 inches in New York City, Northeast New Jersey and along the coast. Some areas on eastern Long Island could see closer to 5 inches.
Snow potential for Midwest, Northeast.(FOX Weather)
Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from 10 p.m. tonight through 1 p.m. Sunday for:
Northeast New JerseyNew York CityLong IslandSouthern Westchester CountyCoastal Connecticut
Forecasters say the snow may start wet in some places but will become lighter and more powdery overnight as temperatures fall.
This graphic shows how a weak Polar Vortex allows cold air to spill over the U.S.(FOX Weather)
Snowfall forecast highlights
According to the latest NWS maps:
NYC: 2–3 inchesNewark: about 3.0 inchesWhite Plains: 2.8 inchesIslip: 4.1 inchesWesthampton: 4.8 inchesMontauk: 4.3 inchesSuffolk County: up to around 5 inchesNorthern Orange County: around 1 inch 
Hazards and impacts Roads may become slippery late tonight through Sunday morning.Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility could make travel unsafe, especially before sunrise.Temperatures drop into the 20s, helping the snow stick quickly.Untreated sidewalks and bridges may stay slick into midday Sunday.
Why you should care:
This will be the first snow of the season that actually sticks for most of the New York City and northern New Jersey region. Early-season storms often lead to more accidents because drivers are not yet used to winter road conditions.
What’s next:
The snow is expected to taper off late Sunday morning. Residents are urged to check for updated forecasts and travel advisories through the National Weather Service.
The Source: This story is based on snowfall forecasts and briefings from the National Weather Service New York, NY.