Winter Storm Warning Issued for New York City

Nor'easter storm in New York

New York City, NY – A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, highest away from the shoreline. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Tuesday will bring snow, mainly before 1 pm, with the potential for heavy snow at times. Some thunder is also possible. The high will be near 39 degrees, but wind chill values between 20 and 30 are expected. It will be breezy, with a north wind of 20 to 23 mph, gusting as high as 34 mph. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with new snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tuesday night is forecasted to be mostly clear, with a low around 29. Wind chill values between 20 and 25 are expected. A west wind of 13 to 17 mph is anticipated.

Wednesday is expected to be sunny, with a steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25 are expected. It will be breezy, with a northwest wind of 15 to 20 mph.

Wednesday night is forecasted to be mostly clear, with a low around 27. A northwest wind of 11 to 16 mph is anticipated.