NYC Weather Forecast: Snow Hits Morning Commuters

NEW YORK, NY — Wednesday morning's commute won't be as white as New Yorkers might have feared. National Weather Service forecasters say the city could see up to an inch of snow before noon, down from previous estimates of up to three inches.

The precipitation will ease off by the early afternoon and skies will clear up before temperatures drop in the evening. There's an expected high of 36 degrees and a low around 20, with winds making it feel as cold as 10 degrees at night.

The sun will be out for the rest of the week, with temperatures as high as 47 on Sunday, the National Weather Service says.

The city Department of Transportation suspended alternate-side parking rules Wednesday to help with snow-removal efforts. Don't worry about moving your car, but you'll still have to pay to park in a metered space.

Here's a closer look at what to expect from this week's weather.

Today
Snow, mainly before noon. High near 36. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West wind 9 to 14 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

(Lead image: A worker spreads salt and plows snow in Times Square on Jan. 5. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)