NYC Weather: 6 Inches Of Snow Could Hit City In Major Winter Storm

NEW YORK CITY — A brewing winter storm could dump up to 6 inches of snow across New York City this weekend, forecasters said.

But, then again, maybe it won't.

New York City's snowfall forecast for Saturday's expected winter storm was still in flux two days out.

AccuWeather gave good odds for up to 6 inches of snow, while the National Weather Service found a "low probability" of accumulating snow and sleet.

"With a marginally cold airmass in place, the exact storm track and intensity will be crucial for precipitation types and amounts, particularly for the city and coast," a National Weather Service message stated.

"These details are expected to become clearer over the next 24-36 hours as the pieces of energy that will be forcing this system become better initialized by the weather models."

The certainty of snow is far greater for areas just west of New York City, as the metropolis is on the edge of forecast estimates by various weather services and outlets.

The National Weather Service warned of rain and snow Saturday and overnight.

AccuWeather pinned the chance of 1 to 3 inches of snow at 48 percent, and 39 percent for the 3 to 6 inches range.

And NBC4 reported the 1-to-3-inch range of snow is expected.

Check back with Patch for the latest weather ahead of the weekend.

Here's the National Weather Service's forecast, as of Thursday morning.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm, mixing with rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night
Snow before 7pm, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.