NYC Weather Forecast: 11 Inches Of Snow Possible As Storm Worsens

NEW YORK, NY — The nor'easter hovering over New York City could drop as much as 11 inches of snow on parts of the five boroughs Wednesday, the latest National Weather Service estimates show. Northern parts of the city are expected to be hit hardest — the Bronx and Manhattan, along with Westchester County, will see seven to 11 inches of accumultion, the NWS predicts.

The snow will start falling in earnest after 9 a.m. and continue through Wednesday night, the weather service says. The city is under a winter storm warning until 4 a.m. Thursday.

The heaviest snow will come in the afternoon through the early evening, according to the NWS — 5.1 inches are expected to fall in Manhattan from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

How much snow you'll see will depend on where you are. Central Park is expected to get nine inches, though there's a chance it could see up to 14 inches. Five to nine inches are likely to hit Brooklyn, northern Queens and Staten Island, the NWS says.

Just six inches are expected at John F. Kennedy Airport in southern Queens, an area that's likely to see four to seven inches of accumulation. That hasn't stopped airlines from canceling hundreds of flights out of JFK.

The snow will make for rough travel in the city no matter where you're going, officials say. The Office of Emergency Management has issued a hazardous travel advisory for Wednesday, warning of heavy snow during the evening commute.

"Mother nature’s March madness continues as another nor’easter is forecast to bring snow that will make travel dangerouson Wednesday," Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito said in a statement. "New Yorkers should take mass transit if possible and allow for extra travel time."

MTA Chairman Joe Lhota on Tuesday said to expect service changes and delays on city subways and buses due to the snow. Alternate-side parking rules are suspended Wednesday and Thursday.

Here's a closer look at what to expect from the weather during and after the storm, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 21 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Blustery, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 13 mph.

Friday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

(Lead image: Pedestrians cross the street in Harlem on Jan. 4, 2018. Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)