{"id":110654,"date":"2026-01-24T03:23:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T03:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/110654\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T03:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T03:23:08","slug":"major-winter-storm-still-on-track-for-nyc-and-surrounding-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/110654\/","title":{"rendered":"Major winter storm still on track for NYC and surrounding areas"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK (PIX11) \u2013 Confidence continues to grow that a significant winter storm<\/a> will impact the tri-State area this weekend \u2014 especially for New York City and locations north and west.<\/p>\n

However, one key factor could still influence final snowfall totals: the potential for sleet mixing in on Sunday afternoon, particularly across central and southern New Jersey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Why Sleet Matters<\/p>\n

Forecast models continue to show warm air moving into the atmosphere. When this happens, falling snow can partially melt before refreezing near the surface \u2014 turning into sleet.<\/p>\n

If this warm layer becomes strong enough, snow can transition quickly to sleet, which:<\/p>\n

Reduces snowfall accumulation<\/p>\n

Makes roads more slippery and hazardous<\/p>\n

This setup is especially concerning for parts of central and southern New Jersey, where the warm layer appears most pronounced.<\/p>\n

Before any mixing occurs, this storm is expected to begin with a powerful burst of heavy snow.<\/p>\n

This \u201cfront-end thump\u201d will feature:<\/p>\n

Rapid accumulation in a short period of time<\/p>\n

Potential for difficult travel early Sunday<\/p>\n

These intense rates are why most areas are still on track to reach significant totals, even if sleet mixes in later.<\/p>\n

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Major Snowstorm Still Likely for NYC and North & West<\/p>\n

For New York City and communities north and west of the city, the overall forecast remains unchanged.<\/p>\n

Cold air is expected to hold longer in these areas, allowing precipitation to remain predominantly snow.<\/p>\n

At this point, confidence remains high that NYC and nearby suburbs will see a major winter storm.<\/p>\n

NYC Snowfall Outlook:<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a benchmark number for the city:<\/p>\n

The current over\/under for New York City sits around 8 inches.<\/p>\n

Right now, forecast trends support the over.<\/p>\n

That assumes cold air holds long enough to limit sleet intrusion and that the heaviest snow bands develop as expected.<\/p>\n

More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State <\/a><\/p>\n

What Could Still Change<\/p>\n

As with any complex winter storm, small changes in the atmosphere can have big impacts.<\/p>\n

Key factors still being monitored include:<\/p>\n

Strength and depth of the warm layer aloft<\/p>\n

Timing of any changeover to sleet<\/p>\n

Placement of the heaviest snow bands<\/p>\n

Speed of the storm system<\/p>\n

If the sleet arrives earlier or becomes more widespread, totals in parts of New Jersey could come down.<\/p>\n

If cold air holds stronger, snowfall amounts could exceed expectations.<\/p>\n

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