Snow, Rain Forecast As Fast-Moving Storm Targets NYC

NEW YORK CITY — A cold snap and storm during the first week of December could bring snow showers and a wintry mix to the city, forecasters say.

According to the National Weather Service, a storm system from the Great Lakes — that has already dumped more than three feet of snow up north — is poised to hit New York City on Wednesday night.

Wednesday will be dry during the day, but at night there will be a 70 percent chance of rain, and then a 40 percent chance of rain or snow showers on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Then, on Saturday, the National Weather Service has forecast a 30 percent chance of snow showers for the city.

"Temperatures run below normal through the week, with highs likely not climbing out of the 30s on Friday and Saturday for most," a National Weather Service forecaster said. "A clipper low will bring rain and snow showers, along with gusty winds to the area Wednesday night through Friday."

Though there are a few chances for rain and snow showers this week in New York City, National Weather Service forecasters say that the actual amount of rain or snow this week will be fairly low, since the storm is expected to be quick-moving and light in moisture.

Due to the storm's light moisture, any accumulation of snow on the ground is unlikely.

Here's the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39 degrees. Northwest wind around 7 miles per hour.

Monday night
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday night
Mostly clear, with a low of around 30 degrees. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Wind will blow between 5 and 9 mph in the morning, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 36 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., some snow possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Thursday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35.

Friday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

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