NYC Weather Forecast: Snow To Make For Messy Commute Wednesday

NEW YORK, NY – The latest winter storm to hit New York is expected to arrive late Tuesday night, making for a slippery Wednesday morning commute.

The National Weather Service expects two to three inches to fall starting after midnight and continuing through Wednesday morning.

The snow will limit visibility and make the roads more treacherous for commuters, the weather service says. A winter weather advisory will be in effect from midnight through 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday's temperatures will barely break freezing — there's an expected high of 34 degrees and a low of 22 degrees. Warmer temperatures in the high 30s are predicted for the rest of the week.

Here's a more detailed look at what's in store:

Tuesday

Cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow, mainly before noon. High near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 13 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 38.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Data provided by weather.gov.

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