NYC Weather: Snow Likely Over Super Bowl Weekend

NEW YORK CITY – A storm that could dump snow on the city over Super Bowl weekend is being closely watched by meteorologists.

At the moment, the National Weather Service says there's a 30 percent chance of rain Saturday and it could turn into snow overnight into Monday. It's too early to say how much snow could fall, forecasters said.

On Monday, the service warned: "A widespread precipitation event is becoming likely this weekend. Precipitation amounts remain uncertain at this time."

It followed up Tuesday with, "Bottom line, it is much too early to be specific."

Here's the forecast in more detail, courtesy of the NWS:

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.