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NYC Weather: 2 Inches Of Snow Expected To Hit Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook as the snow approaches.
NEW YORK CITY – A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for New York City as a storm bringing as much as two inches of snow takes aim.
Temperatures will drop below freezing early Monday, a sharp shock from balmy warmth that New Yorkers have enjoyed all weekend.
The National Weather Service predicts there's a chance of snowfall between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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"An all snow event is expected, with light amounts between 0.5 and 2 inches," the forecast says.
"It may be hard to believe that any snow is on the way, given the warmth and lack of wintry weather thus far this season," AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson said.
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Alternate side parking was suspended to allow for any necessary plowing, according to the Department of Transportation.
The city's Emergency Management department a travel advisory for Monday, warned New Yorkers to expect slippery roads and prepared city salt spreaders to be deployed, according to a press release.
Said First Deputy Commissioner Christina Farrell, “We encourage all New Yorkers to use mass transit, allow for extra travel time, and exercise caution.”
This recommendation came as MTA staffing shortages linked to COVID-19 suspended three subway lines Monday.
Wind chill temperatures are expected to fall as low as 20 degrees, a sharp drop from the mid-50s of Sunday.
Here's the NWS forecast in more detail:
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 30 by 9am. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
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