Up To 3 Inches Of Snow Over The Long Weekend For NYC: Latest Forecast

NEW YORK CITY — The latest forecasts are showing the coldest temperatures of the season so far, and increased chances for snow and rain over the weekend in New York City, meteorologists say.

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, there is a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday, which will turn into a 60 percent chance of snow through Sunday, forecasters from the National Weather Service said.

Then on Tuesday, the high will be around 18 degrees, forecasters said.

Meteorologists said between one to three inches of snow is expected for the New York City region on Sunday, which could lead to icy travel conditions after the long weekend, as the temperatures will stay below freezing.

AccuWeather forecasters warned that even a small amount of snow could cause "significant delays" in commutes.

Here's the local forecast from the National Weather Service.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39 and wind blowing up to 8 miles per hour.

Friday night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 34 and wind blowing up to 8 mph.

Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 44 and wind blowing up to 10 mph.

Saturday night

A 20 percent chance of rain and snow before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34, with wind blowing 9 mph.

Sunday

There is a 60 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36 and wind blowing around 10 mph. Between 1 and 3 inches of snow is possible.

Sunday night

There is a 60 percent chance of snow before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Between 1 and 3 inches of snow is possible.

Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Mostly sunny, with a high near 26 degrees.

Monday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 10 degrees.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18 degrees.

Tuesday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9 degrees.

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