NYC Weather: School Going Remote Tuesday As 8 Inches Of Snow Forecast

Updated 10:10 a.m.

NEW YORK CITY — New York City's public schools will go to remote learning Tuesday as a major winter storm is expected to hit the city, Mayor Eric Adams announced.

"We're expecting winter weather overnight tonight which could lead to 5-8 inches of snow with locally higher amounts by the morning," he tweeted Monday morning.

We're expecting winter weather overnight tonight which could lead to 5-8 inches of snow with locally higher amounts by the morning. As a result, all @NYCSchools will move to remote learning tomorrow.

We will have more updates throughout the day — continue to follow @notifynyc… https://t.co/UxP010QX1M
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) February 12, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — Snow is coming back to New York City, with a vengeance.

Up to 8 inches of snow could fall Tuesday as a major winter storm blows into the region, forecasters said.

A winter storm watch will be in effect after Monday night, when rain is expected to give way into snow, according to the National Weather Service.

"Total Snowfall: 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible," a weather briefing by the service states.

"This may result in difficult travel, especially during Tuesday AM commute."

And heavy snow likely won't be the only wintry hazard facing New Yorkers.

The winter storm watch warns of wind gusts up to 40 mph.

How much snow New Yorkers can expect depends on when rain Monday evening transitions into snow, as well as what course the weather system takes, forecasters said.

A southern turn for the storm likely will increase snowfall totals in New York City, according to a weather briefing.

"Snow amounts could be higher than forecast in this zone if precip changes to snow quicker and is slightly colder Tuesday morning," the briefing states.

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

Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Monday Night
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northeast 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 24 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery.

Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 40.

Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.