NYC Weather Forecast: What To Expect From The Snowstorm

NEW YORK, NY – A winter storm warning has been issued for New York City as heavy snow is expected to start falling. The bad weather is predicted to arrive after 5 p.m. Saturday, with the warning remaining in place until 7 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service said.

Between four and seven inches of snow is expected to cover the city.

A hazardous travel advisory has been issued by the city, which is preparing to deploy 1,500 plows, according to the Emergency Management department.

Here's what to expect, via the National Weather Service:

Saturday
A chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night
Rain and snow before 3am, then a chance of snow between 3am and 4am. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.

Washington's Birthday
Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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