NYC Weather: First Major Winter Snow Could Hit With Midweek Storm

NEW YORK CITY — Whoever in New York City asked for snow this so-far flake-free winter season could be about to get it, forecasters say.

Up to 2 inches of snow could fall Wednesday in the city as a large storm brings a slew of wintry and rainy weather across the U.S., according to the National Weather Service's forecast.

The snow, if it hits, likely won't last long before it transitions into yet more rain for the Big Apple, the forecast states.

"Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow," Wednesday's forecast states.

"Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible."

New York City has been in the midst of a "snow drought" this winter season, according to an AccuWeather report. The average amount of snow accumulation by Jan. 22 for the city is 10.6 inches, the report states.

But only a trace amount of snowfall has so far hit the city, which typically sees its first measurable flakes around Dec. 1, AccuWeather reported. The city is nearing a record for its latest measurable first snow, the report states.

"The record for consecutive number of days without 0.1 of an inch of snow or greater in the Big Apple is 332, a streak that ended on Dec. 15, 2020," the report states.

"The city's ongoing streak is at 319 days and counting."

And it's possible that streak could continue.

While National Weather Service meteorologists are predicting snow, their AccuWeather counterparts warn that the looming storm could only bring rain to New York City.

"While nothing is set in stone at the moment, the storm track looks favorable for New York City and Philadelphia to continue their snow drought," another AccuWeather report states.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast.

Monday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 22 mph.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. West wind 14 to 16 mph.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light northwest after midnight.

Wednesday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. High near 43. Light and variable wind becoming east 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 1am. Temperature rising to around 48 by 2am. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday
Cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.