That air quality alert was issued until 11 p.m. Wednesday for NYC, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam counties in New York; Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, and Union counties in New Jersey; and Fairfield, New Haven, and Northern Middlesex in Connecticut. The alert is a warning that the air quality may approach a level that is unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Another air quality alert will be in place again Thursday for NYC and the surrounding area, with the AQI forecast to reach levels deemed “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.”

Heat advisories went into effect for most of the region Tuesday, except for New York City, Long Island and the shoreline of New Jersey and Connecticut (but don’t worry, it’ll still be plenty hot in those areas too). While it might not quite reach a heat wave for the city, Wednesday did mark the third straight day of at least 90-degree heat for Newark, making it an official heat wave in parts of the tri-state.

Central Park fell just short of 90 degrees (reaching 89), but had a heat index that peaked at 95. Thursday looks more likely for NYC’s first 90-degree day of the water. Poughkeepsie hit a record high of 94.

Heat indices are expected over 95 degrees in inland areas for the rest of the week. Temperatures are expected to climb higher along with higher overnight lows, meaning minimal overnight relief is in sight.

The heat will continue to build, with the hottest days expected to be Thursday and Friday, as highs reach the mid-90s. Temperatures will go back down a bit over the weekend, but there is no real break expected in the near future.

The warm, humid weather will be downright dangerous — and not just because of the higher temperatures and humidity, but because of the cumulative effect and the lack of relief overnight. There is a chance some areas in the tri-state could set some record high overnight temperatures.

Parts of New Jersey will face an excessive heat watch on Thursday and Friday when the heat index will climb up to 105. Some school districts in the state let students out early on Wednesday as temperatures began to soar.

Afternoon and evening storm chances pick up Friday and last through early next week.

Storm chances possible this week

Storm chances pick up Thursday with a possible spotty shower well north of NYC in Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess counties.

Friday’s forecast high of 94 degrees would approach the record for the day for Central Park, but likely will fall a few degrees short. The all-time record for the month of June (at Central Park) is 101.

The chance for showers on Friday increases as a cold front moves closer, and the threat will linger Saturday evening through Monday. Rather than helping bring relief for the heat, any storms could actually make it feel more humid outside.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is activating the National Guard to help people in the heat. The MTA said heat patrols will be deployed to inspect train tracks to keep service running. In New Jersey, some schools have early dismissal for the rest of the week due to the scorching temperatures.

A tiny bit of the edge from the heat will go away over the weekend, at least on Saturday, though it will remain very warm and muggy across the region. In fact, Sunday may be as rough as Friday in terms of dangerous heat and humidity combination. We see a brief break with temperatures and humidity by Tuesday.

Any sort of relief from the heat will be brief. After the weekend, temperatures will linger in the upper 80s and will once again near 90s by mid-week, so make sure that A/C is running well. Sadly, no long-term relief is in the forecast for June.

Exclusive Storm Team 4 10-Day Forecast

Next week remains hot with chances of thunderstorms.

Heat advisories went into effect for most of the region Tuesday, except for New York City, Long Island and the shoreline of New Jersey and Connecticut (but don’t worry, it’ll still be hot in those areas too).

Heat indices are expected over 95 degrees in inland areas for the rest of the week. Temperatures are expected to climb higher along with higher overnight lows, meaning minimal overnight relief is in sight.

The heat will continue to build, with the hottest days expected to be Thursday and Friday, with highs in the mid-90s. Temperatures will go back down over the weekend, but there is no real break expected in the near future.

The warm, humid weather will be downright dangerous — and not just because of the higher temperatures and humidity, but because of the cumulative effect and the lack of relief overnight. There is a chance some areas in the tri-state could set some record high overnight temperatures.

Parts of New Jersey will face an excessive heat watch on Thursday and Friday when the heat index will climb up to 105.

Afternoon and evening storm chances pick up Friday and last through early next week.

Friday’s forecast high of 94 degrees would approach the record for the day for Central Park. The all-time record for the month of June (at Central Park) is 101.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is activating the National Guard to help people in the heat. The MTA said heat patrols will be deployed to inspect train tracks to keep service running. In New Jersey, some schools have early dismissal for the rest of the week due to the scorching temperatures.

A bit of the edge from the heat will go away over the weekend, though it will remain very warm and muggy across the region. We see a brief break with temperatures and humidity by Tuesday.

Any sort of relief from the heat will be brief. After the weekend, temperatures will linger in the upper 80s and will once again near 90s by mid-week, so make sure that A/C is running well.

Temperatures are heating up. And Friday is all about the sticky, sweaty, and stormy weather.

After a relatively quiet morning and early afternoon, tri-state weather started to become unsettled from during the late afternoon, and is expected to stay that way through the early evening.

When you step outside, you’ll be able to feel the stickiness in the air.  High humidity means there’s a lot of moisture in the air to fuel heavy downpours.

It wasn’t until the afternoon and early evening, as a cold front approaches and temperatures peak for the day, that the strong line of storms started to move through our area. But the timing will vary depending on your location.

For those farthest north and west in the Hudson Valley, storms started popping off in the late afternoon with some storms lingering into the start of the evening commute. All severe thunderstorm warnings had expired by 7:30 p.m., though a severe thunderstorm watch remained in effect for much of New Jersey until 9 p.m.

For the Lower Hudson Valley, north and central New Jersey, Connecticut and New York City’s five boroughs, timing falls during the peak evening commute, until 8 p.m. If you need to be on the roads at this time, be prepared for slowdowns and make sure to budget extra time. Drive carefully and expect to see ponding on low-lying roads.

South Jersey and Long Island can anticipate the bulk of their storms to come through between by 10 p.m. This will interfere with the evening commute and any plans to drive down the shore ahead of Father’s Day weekend.

In terms of travel delays, the NYC-area airports were seeing delays of nearly two hours due to the storms Friday evening.

There were reports of some downed trees and localized flooding throughout parts of the tri-state, but no severe damage had been reported.

No matter where you are, these storms have the potential to be severe, with damaging winds and hail as the chief concerns. Wind gusts could top 50 mph

Winds of this strength can damage trees and knock down power lines.

Large hail produced by this system may reach an inch in diameter and result in minor damage to property.

Most will see less than half an inch of rain from these storms, though parts of the Hudson Valley and New York City could see closer to an inch or more.

The speed of this system keeps rain totals manageable and reduces the risk for widespread flooding, though isolated minor flooding is possible.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also issued an advisory regarding the storms, with flash flooding, dangerous travel conditions and power outages all possible.

Air quality alert issued

In addition to the threat of severe weather, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality health advisory for the New York City metro region from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday. The primary concern is ozone, according to the DEC. The Air Quality Index is expected to hit levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

Active children and adults and people with respiratory problems, like asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, experts say. Officials also suggest more breaks. It advises people to watch for symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath and to follow the action plan they’ve pre-determined with their providers.

Storms are completely out of our region before sunrise on Saturday. Clouds clear, humidity tumbles, and we’re left with a gorgeous weekend, including a picture-perfect Father’s Day.

Heat wave on deck

The first potential heat wave for 2024 may hit from Tuesday to Friday, with elevated humidity levels making it feel even hotter — as heat index levels could top 100 degrees.

“New Yorkers should take every precaution they can over this next week to stay cool and stay safe as the combination of severe storms, heat, and humidity will pose a significant health risk for vulnerable New Yorkers,” Hochul said.

We’ve already gotten a few tastes of summer warmth this year, including an 87-degree day in New York City in April (still our warmest day of the year to date), but so far this year, stretches of summer weather have been fleeting.  That is going to change quickly in a big way.

The second half of June is projected to be a scorcher.

This week, temperatures tick up Thursday – into the mid 80s — before we make our first run (of many) at 90 degrees on Friday.

In Central Park, we’ve hit 90 degrees in the past as early as April, something we managed to achieve twice over in 2023, or as late as July, as recently as 2014. But on average, the first 90-degree-day comes around May 28.

Despite the delay in hitting the 90 degree threshold, our year has not been lacking in heat. 2024 currently ranks third as the warmest year-to-date. And there are no signs we’ll be dropping in rank any time soon. In fact, we could jump to first before the month is out.

We get a brief reprieve from the heat this weekend after a round of strong storms on Friday knock down our temperatures. But the summer sizzle comes back with some serious staying power next week. We’re even expecting Central Park to make a run at its first heat wave of the year.

Average high temperatures for this time of year span between 79 and 81 degrees. But we’ll be spending the entirety of next week five to 15 degrees above those averages, feeling much more like the peak of summer than the very beginning.

If you have an air conditioner, make sure it’s in good shape ahead of the heat. If not, be sure you know where there is a cooling center near you. Until then, stay hydrated and stay tuned for updates on what looks primed to be a sizzling start to summer.

Isolated severe storms are possible.

The storms will be scattered, but any that develop could bring localized downpours and damaging wind.

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for New Jersey’s Ocean County shortly before 3 p.m. The watch extends south to the Virginia/North Carolina border. Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

Storm timing will align with the evening commute. Take it easy on the drive home and be mindful of ponding on the roads.

Most of the region will see less than 1 inch of additional rain from the Thursday afternoon storms. Isolated spots could see an added 1 inch to 2 inches.

Check the latest radar and interactive weather maps here.

Once the showers are gone, skies clear and humidity drops overnight. This sets us up for a much nicer end to the week, and we’ll stay (mostly) dry. A stray shower or two is possible Friday and Sunday.

And what a fine beginning to the season it will be!

Warm temperatures and low humidity — a great combination. We often link summer with sweltering humidity, but that’s not the case this weekend and for most, that’s a welcome thing. The dew point, a direct measure of the amount of humidity in the air, will stay in the 40s and 50s, which is in the comfortable range. 

Later this summer, when dew points creep into the upper 60s and 70s, we’ll really start breaking a sweat.

Temperatures will be in the low 80s all weekend. Expect wall-to-wall sunshine on Saturday with a pleasant northwestern breeze. Sunday will have more clouds as the day goes on, but the weekend stays largely rain-free.

By late Sunday night and into Monday, there’s the chance for a light shower to come through. Thanks to the timing, we don’t anticipate this will have any impact on your weekend plans, so the umbrellas can stay at home. Any rain that does fall will total less than a tenth of an inch.

But meteorological summer is not the only season that kicks off on Saturday. June 1 is also the first day of hurricane season in the Atlantic. NOAA issued their outlook last week calling for an especially active season, including the development of 17-25 named storms.

Thankfully, there are no areas of concern in the Atlantic right now. But sea surface temperatures are already well above normal and they will only continue to climb as we head toward peak hurricane season in late August and early September.

For now, though, our weather is quiet. And the start of meteorological summer is going to be beautiful.

The morning was almost completely rain-free, but that’s not when the severe weather was expected to begin.

Starting in the early afternoon, a few isolated rumbles of thunder or heavier showers will be possible. So don’t leave the house without the rain gear.

By the mid-afternoon, a strong line of storms starts to move through the area. The main time frame to keep in mind is 2 p.m. through 9 p.m., when the greatest impacts can be expected, especially when it comes to travel.

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued until 9 p.m. for all of New York City, central and northern New Jersey, as well as the Hudson Valley. Those watches will likely extend to Long Island before the evening. A flood advisory is also in effect for the NYC metro area until 4 p.m., with an inch of rain expected to come down in about an hour’s time, leading to possible flooding on roads or along stream banks.

The biggest concerns with today’s storms are damaging winds and large hail. Expect wind gusts up to 60mph. Winds of this strength can damage trees and knock down power lines. Large hail produced by this system may reach an inch in diameter and result in minor damage to property.

Flash flooding is also a concern across the area, especially in northwest NJ and into the Hudson Valley. This system will bring through some locally heavy rainfall, with parts of our area accumulating over 2 inches of rain. Exercise extreme caution if you must be out on the roads and avoid driving through standing water.

Even the threat of a tornado is on the table, with western New Jersey and into eastern Pennsylvania as the areas most at risk for one.

Make sure you have a way of getting warnings, especially if you live in Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon or Somerset county in New Jersey, or Pike County in Pennsylvania. Chances for a tornado diminish considerably for those in the city and eastward.

Stay weather-aware today and if you’re trying to squeeze out some last-minute outdoor plans, make sure you can get inside quickly once the weather starts to turn.

If your timetable is a little flexible and you are planning on driving, consider pushing your trip until tomorrow morning, when conditions will be much quieter. If you have a flight out of one of the major airports, make sure you’re checking the status of your flight regularly, with delays and cancellations are likely.

Due to the weather, all inbound flights into LaGuardia and JFK airports were being held at their origin during the late afternoon, until 4:45 p.m. There were arrival and departure delays of just over an hour at LaGuardia, while JFK Airport saw departure delays of about 45 minutes as of 4 p.m.

If you’re thinking that Memorial Day weekends in recent years have not been very nice, it’s not your imagination. 

Historically, it has been difficult for our area to get a perfectly dry Memorial Day weekend. Even though this year follows that trend, look on the bright side. We’ll have quite nice weather for the majority of the holiday weekend this year!

However, before canceling any plans, know that this weekend is far from a washout.

Saturday will bring a stray sprinkle or shower (or two), so having an umbrella close would be helpful.  Sunday should be completely dry.

On Saturday, timing will be favorable for anyone running the Brooklyn Half Marathon. Showers stay away from NYC through the morning, so runners won’t have to worry about puddles or wet sneakers. In fact, cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s will make for great running weather.

Shower chances start to increase as the day goes on. Expect light showers to reach the city by late afternoon and could linger into the early evening. The rain won’t be heavy or steady, but the nuisance showers are enough to pack a small umbrella or hooded jacket before heading out for the day.

For those in New Jersey — especially south and central — shower timing is a little earlier. If you have any brunch or lunch plans in the Garden State on Saturday, take a table inside to be safe.

Showers will start to break apart as they advance into Long Island and Connecticut, but you can still expect to see raindrops on your windows from time to time through the evening.

There’s a good chance there will be enough precipitation to be considered “measurable rain” (.01” or more), which would make this the tenth weekend this Spring with measurable rain.

Sunday sees sunshine return as temperatures climb back into the 70s for most of our area. The better half of the weekend, Sunday is the day to make your outdoor plans. Work on the garden, walk in a park, attend your kid’s game. Whatever it may be, get outside and enjoy the day — while it won’t be the sunniest day of the year, it will at least be brighter than Saturday.

Sunday’s lovely weather carries into next week, which should bring a nice summery stretch for most days.

We’re watching closely to see if the pattern can hold through Memorial Day, or if MDW will be yet another weekend added to the “measurable rain” column. But don’t yet put too much stock in the current Memorial Day Weekend forecast, as different models have given different predictions on how it will play out.

And this soggy spring pattern might be giving you déjà vu. Spring 2023 was full of wet weekends as well, with 10 out of 13 (77%) producing measurable rainfall.

Looking at individual days, Saturday was far and away the “wettest” day of the 2023 spring season, with Sunday coming in at a distant second. Not only were we seeing a large proportion of wet weekends, but the workweek skewed dry.

In fact, though Saturday and Sunday account for just over one quarter of a week, nearly 80% of the rain last spring came on the weekend.

In contrast, the distribution of rainfall among the days of the week has been more egalitarian this spring, though still not perfect. Just over 50% of the season’s rain total has come on either a Saturday or Sunday.

This season still is not over. As it stands right now, we are more than 2.5 inches behind 2023 when it comes to weekend rainfall, but already over an inch ahead of an average spring.

Despite periodic deluges we faced on weekends, 2023 ended its spring season falling just shy of average rainfall totals. This year, on the other hand, has already outpaced the seasonal average and we still have two weeks left to add to our bucket.

Spring 2024 has been arguably less cruel than last spring, but it likely feels just as irksome.

The season is producing more rainfall, impacting more days, and the fatigue is there. So go ahead and treat yourself to that raincoat you’ve been eyeing. If the trend continues, you’ll get good use out of it. Here’s the 5-day forecast.

Some heard a bit of thunder early as morning storms rolled through. For most, it was just a damp start to the day. Then sunshine broke out and temperatures started to climb upwards of 80 degrees.

You’ll be tempted to put away the umbrella, go outside, and enjoy the day. Many will stay dry, but not all will be so lucky.

There is a chance for a few isolated storms to develop during the afternoon and early evening. Any storms that do develop could become severe, with the damaging wind gusts and even hail being the primary concerns.

Most after-school sporting events should be able to go on uninterrupted, though spectators may want to bring a small umbrella or rain jacket with them in case a pop-up storm causes a delay of game.

Flooding will not be a concern. Total precipitation Wednesday will stay under half an inch throughout the tri-state.

Shower chances will continue the rest of the week and into the weekend. Thankfully, severe weather is not forecast in our area for any other day. The most we’re dealing with beyond Wednesday is a scattered storm chance.

Check out Storm Team 4’s 10-day forecast below:

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5 Boro Bike Tour

The 5 Boro Bike Tour is this Sunday. Sadly, it’s going to be the worse half of the weekend weather-wise.

Expect a cool, soggy, and breezy day. We should be enjoying temperatures in the low 70s in early May, but across our region temperatures will be locked in the 50s all day. Dress accordingly.

When the first wave of the tour begins at 7:30 a.m., temperatures in the city will be 50 degrees and rain will already be falling. It will not be too heavy, but it will remain consistent throughout the day.

If you are participating, plan for slick roads and lots of puddles along the route. Make sure you have all your rain gear with you before heading to the starting line, especially a pair of cycling glasses. You probably don’t want the rain getting in your eyes on your ride.

Long Island Marathon Weekend

If you’re more of a runner than a biker, you may want to head to East Meadow for the Long Island Marathon Weekend.

Marathon weekend events extend from Friday evening through Sunday. The main event, the half and full marathons, will kick off in East Meadow Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. Early morning temperatures will be in the upper 40s with spotty sprinkles or light rain.

Steadier rain moves in as the first runners start to cross the finish line. Don’t expect any downpours, but the showers will be enough to dampen the post-race festivities.

Thankfully, the entire weekend is not a washout. Friday and Saturday will be better for runners.

Friday night’s 5K fun run will have temperatures in the mid-50s under partly to mostly cloudy skies. It will be a nice way to kick off the weekend festivities, but be sure to wear a warm jacket or sweatshirt to beat the chill.

Expect great running weather for Saturday morning’s 10K. Temperatures will be close to 50 degrees at daybreak under mostly cloudy skies and no rain. Highs on Saturday will be near 60.

Tigers at Yankees

If you’re not a big fan of biking or running, there’s always baseball! The Tigers are in town to take on the Yankees.

Friday evening and Saturday afternoon will both look great for baseball, although temperatures will be on the cool side. Take the opportunity to break out the Yankee jacket that you normally reserve for postseason play.

In less than a week, the tri-state has gone from frost advisories to 80-degree afternoons. On Sunday, high temperatures in Central Park reached the upper 70s and places like Newark and Toms River got into the 80s.

A day later, Mother Nature took it up a notch. Much of the New York City area saw highs in the mid-80s, which is more in line with what we would expect from the middle of July. Some locations flirted with potential record highs.

And it’s not just the warmer temperatures that will be felt — it’s the humidity, too. High dew points certainly made it feel like a muggy summer day.

But the summer break was short lived. Pop-up afternoon showers combine with a cool onshore wind to knock temperatures back down to reality.

You still won’t need to bundle up, but you might want to grab a light jacket or sweatshirt if you plan on being out during the evening. Even if you don’t want the jacket, keep the small umbrella close. Showers will be scattered, but no one wants to get caught unprepared, just in case.

There were strong thunderstorms in and around the city around the evening rush hour, with wind gusts topping 30 mph, along with pea-sized hail and lightning strikes.

A cold front catches up to us Tuesday evening, bringing more showers and isolated storms. Those showers linger into Wednesday morning and take temperatures another notch. Highs don’t get out of the 60s on Wednesday. Compared to the temperatures from earlier in the week, a high of 68 at Central Park will feel like a considerable cooldown. But 68 is exactly average for May 1.

Temperatures will warm back up Thursday and Friday before another cooldown for the weekend. Cinco de Mayo festivities may be a bit damp, with showers expected on Sunday.

Sure, we might still be a couple of months away, but Monday’s forecast doesn’t seem to know that.

The start of the work week is looking to be a real headline-maker. Temperatures should feel more like a mid-July day, with highs climbing into the mid-80s.

We may yet again get a passing shower or storm in the evening.

An east wind develops Tuesday and that brings temperatures back to reality, with another chance of some showers later on in the day.

Beyond that, most of next week looks quiet with temperatures in the low 70s. Showers? Yeah, those come back around in time for the weekend.

Early morning temperatures were 5-15 degrees warmer than Monday and Tuesday; frost and freezing were not concerns. The same, unfortunately, cannot be said for Thursday morning. So don’t put that warmer coat in storage just yet, you’ll need it again before week’s end.

Temperatures have been modestly improving day by day, but a cold front late Wednesday afternoon will usher back in the cold air, dropping temperatures once again.

A Freeze Watch goes into effect overnight Wednesday into Thursday for portions of northeast New Jersey, the Hudson Valley, and Connecticut. This is where temperatures will fall to freezing or near freezing levels.

So if you got a head start on your backyard garden this weekend, freezing temperatures will pose a threat to your seasonal vegetation. Stay vigilant and take steps to prevent frost from killing your plants, particularly the “tender vegetation”.

Fruits, beans, and annuals are primarily categorized as “tender vegetation”. You’ll want to prioritize bringing those plants inside or making sure they are covered. And if you’re ever unsure as to what exactly qualifies as “tender”, it is always best to err on the side of caution and cover everything.

Temperatures see considerable improvement heading into next week. Overnight lows go from the 40s up to 60 by Monday morning. So don’t expect to see any freeze or frost alerts beyond this week; you just need to get through the next two days.

But beyond just needing a heavier coat, these cold morning temperatures also pose a threat to seasonal vegetation. So if you took advantage of Saturday’s warmer weather and started working on your backyard garden, you’ll want to keep a close eye on the chilly morning temperatures this week.

We saw frost advisories and freeze warnings Monday, and more have already been posted for Tuesday. Areas within these alerts can expect freezing or near freezing overnight temperatures. As a result, “sensitive vegetation” could be harmed by the cold. So you’ll want to bring your potted plants inside or make sure they are covered.

What counts as “sensitive vegetation”? Primarily fruits, beans and annuals are the most vulnerable to freezing spring temperatures. But if you’re unsure, it is always best to err on the side of caution and cover your plants anyway.

Wednesday morning will be considerably milder, but a cold front will come through and knock temperatures back down for Thursday and Friday morning. Expect more frost alerts for the end of the week and be ready to bring the plants back inside again.

For those living in the city and the immediate metro area, frosting is not going to be as much of a concern. Though freezing temperatures have been recorded in Central Park as late as May 6, back in 1891, the average last freeze date is March 29. With the exception on Thursday, Central Park won’t be seeing temperatures in the 30s for the next 10 days.

And beyond this week, chances of freezing temperatures in the city grow even less likely as we continue to warm into the Spring season.

Despite a warm and dry start to our Sunday, conditions are expected to take turn late in the day. Most of the day stays nice with sunshine and warmer temperatures to enjoy.

If you plan to run errands or spend any time outdoors, take a small umbrella just to be safe in case passing afternoon showers break up the day.

By the evening, showers and storms should develop in a major way. Some of those will be strong to severe, with those in the northwest of the city at the greatest risk.

Damaging winds will be the biggest concern, but there is a non-zero risk for tornadoes.

The rain that develops should wrap well before sunrise.

Cherry blossom watch

If you’re planning a trip to Branch Brook Park in Newark to enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival before it ends, Sunday would also be the better day for that.

If you prefer Central Park for your cherry blossom viewing, most of the trees should be in peak bloom. No matter if you’re in Newark or NYC, you’ll be able to leave your jacket at home.

NYC 10-day outlook

On the plus side, the weather will be mostly dry by sunrise on Monday. And the start of next week is going to be stunning. 

Track any approaching storms using our interactive radar below.

The New York City area is bracing for more potential storms and gusty winds, on the heels of a system that knocked out power to tens of thousands and killed a Connecticut woman last week.

An approaching cold front kept the area fairly soggy overnight into Friday. Winds got gusty, too. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory along the coast, where wind gusts could reach as high as 50+ mph; inland gusts will be between 30 and 40 mph.

Expect about an inch or so of rain in most spots throughout the tri-state. The flood risk is low, but not zero. Minor street flooding, especially in low-lying areas, is possible into the morning commute on Friday.

The threat of spotty showers sticks around through the day Friday, with an isolated storm not out of the question. Check the latest weather alerts here.

Last week, violent thunderstorms rolled through the New York City area, killing a woman and knocking out power to nearly 50,000 in the tri-state area as winds topped 60 mph regionally. Roadway flooding in spots was significant.

NYC 10-day outlook

The weekend looks better than the end of the workweek, but it’ll still be breezy. That’s especially true for Saturday, when a stray shower is also still possible. Sunday sees temps start to rebound, with a better chance for showers late that night. But we’ll clear out pretty quickly.

Next week promises to be warmer-than-normal, which is good news for all of us ready for consistent spring temperatures.

Track any approaching storms using our interactive radar below.

At least one person died as a result of the storm; a tree fell on her car in Armonk, authorities say.

New York and New Jersey bore the brunt of the outages, with each state reporting at least 20,000 as of 10 a.m. The bulk of those outages were in Westchester and Monmouth counties, respectively. Eversource in Connecticut was reporting fewer than 6,000 ongoing outages at that time.

Utilities said they were working to restore service to affected customers, though significant wind damage hampered their efforts. NYSEG, for example, had reported 180 downed wires and more than 30 broken poles as of 8 p.m. Wednesday, with strong wind gusts still expected to continue throughout the evening. A drop in temperature compounded matters, creating concerns about heavy, wet snow north and west of the city that could interrupt service.

Winds in Connecticut’s Fairfield County approached 70 mph in spots. In the town of Brookfield, a tree fell on a car with a mother and three kids inside who had just returned home from grocery shopping. The family wasn’t hurt, though the vehicle was destroyed. There were similar reports of wreckage elsewhere along the East Coast.

Lightning struck the Statue of Liberty at the height of the storms Wednesday evening, and low-lying areas braced for coastal flooding. Parts of New York City, like Ozone Park in Queens, saw nearly 3 inches of rain total from this system, while some areas in New Jersey, such as Hillside, saw almost 4 inches of water.

Coastal flood warnings remain in effect for the hardest-hit areas, while flood and river flood warnings were issued for a number of counties in New Jersey and New York. A winter weather advisory, meanwhile, is in effect for New York’s Sullivan County. The flood threat persists through Thursday, though no significant additional rainfall is expected.

Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

Winter weather moves in

The heavier rain tapered to scattered showers for most by late Wednesday, though some in the northwestern counties saw rain transition into a wintry mix. Snow and ice accumulations were most likely in Sullivan and western Ulster County. Snow showers could linger through the day on Thursday, making travel difficult.

Skies clear for Yankee home opener

We are still on track to dry out in time for the Yankees’ home opener Friday afternoon. It’ll be mostly cloudy, cool, and still breezy. If you plan on heading to the Bronx, you’re going to want the extra sweatshirt and make sure your baseball cap is on tight. Check out the forecast below.

But Wednesday will be the wettest and, in some respects, the wildest day of the week. And by wildest, we mean the worst weather.

So keep the umbrellas up and the rainboots on, as more rain is being added to our bucket.

Flood threat lingers

Flooding remains a considerable threat. Waves of heavy rain are expected throughout the day, with some of the heaviest downpours coming in time for the evening commute.

This means ponding for some roadways and closures for others. Keep an eye on low lying areas, especially those near a river or the coast, as those will see the greatest impacts.

Along with the heavy rain, some thunder is possible, but we are not expecting any severe weather at this time. Those threats will stay to our south.

Minor to moderate coastal flooding continues to be a concern during high tides for those along the Jersey Shore, Long Island and Fairfield County.

Winds ratchet up

The biggest change from Tuesday won’t necessarily be seen; it’ll be felt. We’ll be dealing with some very gusty winds. Most will see gusts of 30-40 mph, while those along the coast could see gusts from 50-60 mph.

These wind gusts are strong enough to blow down trees and power lines.

And even when the winds are not gusting, sustained winds will be within the 20-30 mph range, coming from the east-northeast. This will keep the day feeling chilly and raw, with wind chill temperatures staying in the 30s.

Winter weather coming in

Later Wednesday evening, the heavier rain will taper off to scattered showers for most.

But in our northwestern counties, rain could transition into a wintry mix, with snow and ice accumulations expected, particularly in Sullivan and western Ulster County. Snow showers could linger through the day on Thursday, making travel difficult.

Rain, rain, go away?

Beyond our mess of a Wednesday, Thursday is looking better, but far from perfect. Scattered shower chances remain through the evening and winds, while far less gusty than today, will keep the day feeling chilly and breezy.

Area-wide, we expect about 2 to 3 inches of rain to fall from this system before it moves on.

Skies clear for Yankee home opener

We are still on track to dry out in time for the Yankees’ home opener Friday afternoon. It’ll be mostly cloudy, cool, and still breezy. If you plan on heading to the Bronx, you’re going to want the extra sweatshirt and make sure your baseball cap is on tight.

Check out the forecast for that and our exclusive 10-day below.

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A potent low-pressure system will slowly work through the region over the next three days, bringing a wide array of crummy weather through mid-week. 

Rain moved in for the Tuesday morning commute and will stick around all day. Isolated thunder is possible, but severe weather is not anticipated at any point during the day. There is a chance for minor street and stream flooding in central and southern New Jersey.

The wet weather trend continues Wednesday, and winds pick up as well. Gusts from the east topping 40 mph are possible, which may bring minor coastal flooding to parts of New Jersey.

Flood threat lingers through Thursday

There is a small risk of severe weather, mostly in southern New Jersey. Damaging wind represents the biggest threat for that area. Meanwhile, minor street and stream flooding are possible for the NYC metro area through coastal New England, especially for areas that often flood.

And even though it’s April, there will be a chance for snow, believe it or not. The spring snow could be seen in higher elevations of the Catskills by Wednesday evening.

That snow chance remains for Thursday to the far north and west of the city, and it will be mixed with rain. A winter storm watch was posted for western Ulster County for the accumulation in the Catskills.

Elsewhere on Thursday, there will be a few lingering showers around the NYC area and further south. The winds may not be quite as strong, but it will still be breezy.

The good news is that by Friday, the storm system will finally pass and high pressure will be settling in. That means the Yankees home opener should happen as scheduled (expect breezy and cool conditions). The weekend and eclipse weather looks great.

Whether you’re traveling to witness totality or taking in the partial eclipse at home, the weather will dictate how well you can view the astronomical phenomenon.

There is still plenty of time for forecast details to change. But as it stands right now, most of the country can expect decently favorable viewing conditions, with skies looking partly to mostly sunny.

The main hiccup in the forecast at this point is in the south-central United States. Long-range forecast models currently indicate clouds and rain in the region.

Along the path of totality, this could negatively affect viewability in cities such as Del Rio, Dallas, and Little Rock.

However, cities in the Midwest, along with those in the Northeast, are forecast for notably sunnier sky conditions.

And this is good news for us in the tri-state area. While April may be off to a chilly and soggy start, we are expected to dry out and warm up by next Monday. So not only are sky conditions looking optimal, but temperatures are going to be comfortable for outdoor viewing.

Make sure to check back later in the week. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest eclipse forecast. Follow Storm Team 4 here and get more local weather information right here.

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Conceptually, it’s simple. The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow directly onto Earth, temporarily blocking the Sun.

The strip of real estate that falls in the direct shadow of the moon is known as the path of totality. It’s the only place to witness the total eclipse live and in-person. For months, if not years, throngs of people from all over the U.S. and beyond have been making plans to do just that – see the spectacle in person. 

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The path of totality in the U.S. spans from Texas to Maine. Lucky locations in that path include Dallas, Little Rock, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Rochester, and Caribou, Maine.

The big question for many strategic eclipse chasers, or umbraphiles (shadow lovers), is “Which location has the best chance of clear skies?” Because who wants to experience an eclipse under cloudy skies?

Based on historical sky cover data, one of the most likely places for clear skies on April 8 is Dallas, Texas. The eclipse viewability there is 66.5%, with viewability defined as the percent chance for skies to be anywhere from partly cloudy to clear in that location. 

Indianapolis, Indiana, and Rochester, New York, are cities with some of the lowest viewability — below 40%.

Outside the path of totality, the rest of the country will experience a partial solar eclipse. Here, the Moon’s alignment is shifted enough that the Sun is never fully obscured, resulting in a crescent-like appearance to the Sun.  Undoubtedly, there will be millions and millions of watchers across the U.S. viewing the partial eclipse.

The closer a given location is to the path of totality, the more obscured by the Moon the Sun will be when the partial eclipse is at its maximum.

In the partial eclipse zone, Albaquerque, New Mexico is one of the best spots for viewing.  The viewability rating here is over 60%.  On the flip side, Boston is more likely to be cloudy.  Its viewability rating is only 38%. 

In the Tri-State Area, the eclipse will peak at 3:25PM with about 90% of the Sun covered.

Here, the viewability ranges somewhat widely, with Bridgeport and Teterboro Airport the locations with the best chance, statistically, for good viewing.  Newark and the five boroughs are more likely to be cloudy.

Statistics are great for trying to make an early decision about where to view the eclipse on April 8.  But we all know that Mother Nature can definitely throw us a curve ball, so watching the forecast leading up to the eclipse will be crucial for making any last-minute tweaks to your viewing plans. 

Be sure to tune in to NBC 4 New York on air or wherever you stream, and check online at NBCNewYork.com anytime for the latest forecast.

Hopefully viewing conditions will cooperate, because the next total eclipse in the U.S. doesn’t happen until August 23, 2044.

Reminder: if you plan on viewing the eclipse, remember to do so safely, wearing proper eclipse glasses.

Friday brings much better luck, weather-wise. It’ll be a bit breezy but dry, with some sun and temperatures in the 50s. The game against the Brewers, which had been scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, will now start at 1:40 p.m. Friday. Gates will open at 11:40 a.m. and parking lots will open an hour before that.

Tickets for Thursday’s scheduled game can be used at Friday’s.

The Mets had been facing potential weather-related delays throughout Thursday afternoon. So postponement was a good call.

Thursday looks to be a total washout. The showers that started arriving Wednesday evening in the tri-state will continue (and likely worsen) throughout the day.

As much as two inches of rain could fall for much of the NYC area from Thursday’s storms. Some spots in southern Jersey could see even more — but pretty much everyone can expect a wet day.

Hour-by-hour forecast for Thursday

Overall, the weekend looks good, aside from some patchy sprinkles late Saturday night. The risk of showers returns by the middle of next week, with temperatures expected to linger in the mid-to-high 50s through the 10-day forecast.

Track any approaching rain using our interactive radar below.

Central Park delivered eye-popping rainfall totals by late afternoon when 3.66 inches had fallen, making Saturday the third wettest March day on record.

The all-day rainfall intensified in the afternoon, leading to widespread reports of street flooding, before pushing out east. Flood warnings were in effect throughout the afternoon for the New York City metro area through central and southern New Jersey.

Other spots will see winter weather advisories, courtesy of the bitter chill associated with the front end of this system. Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

Strong winds in tandem with saturated ground may be enough to cause tree damage and localized power outages.

As the rain clears, those winds will ramp up overnight with the potential for some areas to get slammed with gusts up to 50 mph.

Heavy rainfall stokes flood concerns Saturday

Minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas, like roads and yards, especially Saturday afternoon and evening. Isolated minor river flooding is possible late Saturday into Sunday. Coastal flooding isn’t expected to be a factor, although it could approach minor levels along the Jersey Shore during the Sunday early evening high tide cycle.

Authorities in New Jersey’s largest city of Newark warned the following streets may flood:

Winter weather advisory in spring?

Parts of Sullivan County in New York are expected to see mixed precipitation develop starting Friday night. The wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will transition to mainly rain by Saturday morning. There may be a brief recurrence of an icy mix early Saturday evening as the storm system exits the region, but it won’t amount to much.

Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected, along with ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch.

10-day NYC weather forecast

The weather improves come Sunday, though it’ll still be chilly. Highs aren’t even expected to reach 50 degrees, though skies will be mostly sunny. We’re in a treat early next week as temps warm to the mid-50s under sunny skies.

Rain is possible again by mid-week and for the Mets home opener on Thursday, though it’s not expected to be intense.

Track the rain using our interactive radar below and get more from Storm Team 4 here.

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It’s a notoriously topsy-turvy season, but to give us some clarity on what’s ahead NOAA issued its 2024 spring outlook Thursday.

And for those of you who are looking forward to the warmth, this forecast is for you. NOAA is not only predicting a warm season here in the northeast, but throughout most of the country. It’s a trend that shouldn’t surprise anyone. The impacts of climate change are becoming more obvious.

The uncharacteristic warmth expected this year has been a climate signal for decades. Looking back 50 years, spring in Central Park has seen an overall average temperature increase of about 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit, with 4 out of our top 10 warmest springs on record coming within the last 15 years.

And the phenomenon isn’t unique to our region. Almost the entire United States is experiencing the shift. Only the Northern Plains have gotten cooler.

In terms of precipitation, the picture is a little fuzzier. The Northeast has nearly equal chances to see a wetter-than-normal or a drier-than-normal spring. Regions that are historically humid, like the Gulf Coast, Mid-Atlantic, will likely experience more rain than normal. Conversely, the perennially parched areas of West Texas and New Mexico could face an exceptionally dry spring.

The unusually warm weather expected this year could very well exacerbate precipitation trends. Where above-average rainfall is expected, flooding is a bigger concern because rain events are becoming more intense in the warmer climate. In Northern New Jersey, New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley flooding will be a concern this year. Storm systems are likely going to be rich in moisture and able to produce heavy downpours.

Conversely, areas in a drought could see that drought intensify thanks to higher heat. This year, West Texas and New Mexico are most at risk for this to happen.

The changing look of spring goes well beyond the thermometer and the rain gauge. Arguably the most talked about consequence is the expansion of the growing season. Over the last 5 decades, the growing season across the tristate has increased by 2-4 weeks. Cherry blossoms are blooming earlier and fall color is coming later. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, your sniffling and sneezing starting earlier in the year and lasting longer.

We’ve got yet another Saturday soaker on tap for the tri-state area this weekend, a storm expected to dump a widespread 1 to 3 inches of water on the region. It starts overnight Friday into Saturday and progressively intensifies.

Rain may be heavy at times, though the heaviest rain will likely be south and east of I-95. Minor flooding is possible. Winds will pick up, too, gusting at 30 mph or higher.

That’s not the only bad news.

Heavy rainfall stokes flood concerns Saturday

Chance of thunderstorms today

Showers are expected to dampen spots across the metro area Wednesday night. Thunder is possible, too. The rain will be spotty and mostly amount to just nuisance rain, but there could be snow showers for some well north and west of NYC.

Winds will pick up overnight as temperatures plunge, with wind chills expected in the teens and 20s early Thursday. It will usher in two days of much colder air, with overnight into Thursday morning being the coldest period — so jackets will definitely be necessary heading to work and school.

Winds ease in the afternoon, but it won’t do much to warm things up.

Sunday looks to be the better weekend day at this point, though it will still be mostly cloudy and chilly.

We start to warm up back near average come Monday, and the risk of rain returns later in the week. The Mets could see a damp home opener that has nothing to do with the state of their play.

10-day NYC weather forecast

Check out our 10-day New York City weather forecast below.

Track the rain using our interactive radar below and get more from Storm Team 4 here.

Barring a big surprise, this winter will go into the books as the ninth least-snowy winter on record for Central Park in more than 100 years, since data tracking started in 1869.

We had a few cold snaps and saw temperatures sag as low as 17 degrees. That’s certainly enough to qualify as “winter” for some people, but for most of us, especially those who grew up in the tri-state area, winter is synonymous with snow. Or, at least, it was.

Our Central Park snow total for this winter stands at 7.5 inches. Compared to last season’s record-setting low of 2.3 inches, that may look like a major improvement. But when compared to seasonal averages, it is nowhere near normal.

On average, NYC sees around 29.8 inches of snow in a season. But we have seen as much as 75.6 inches a season (1995-96).

So even though we managed to triple last season’s abysmal snow total, our 7.5 inches is still only about one-quarter of the climate’s “normal” value.

In Central Park’s weather records, which date back to the 1860s, the 2023-2024 season has amassed the ninth-lowest snow accumulation. And within the top nine least snowy winters, five of these record-setters have come since the turn of the century, including three just within the last five years.

Global warming

The bottom line behind our anemic winters:  Earth is getting warmer. Globally, 2023 was the warmest year in recorded history. The same is true for New York City. But no season has seen the impacts of global warming more than winter. This can perhaps best be seen when looking at our daily low temperatures.

In New York City, the average nightly low temperature in winter is 30.4 degrees. The coldest nights happen in January and February, when average lows fall into the 20s.  As you might expect, January and February are also the months of the year when we typically pick up the bulk of our snow.

This winter, the average low temperature was 35.2 degrees, nearly 5 degrees warmer than the average.  It was also well above 32 degrees, the freezing point of water, indicating that most days the weather never got cold enough for accumulating snow to be possible.

Exceptionally warm low temperatures are a recurring theme in our recent nearly snowless winter seasons. It makes sense. If temperatures regularly aren’t cold enough for snow, we should expect to see a lot of snow.

Will it ever snow again?

However, this does not mean all hope for future snow is lost. On paper, warmer air does not seem like it would be conducive to producing snow. But warmer air is capable of holding much more moisture than cold air. When a slug of high-moisture air does collide with a frigid arctic blast, we can rack up some truly impressive snow totals. It’s just that these episodes will be more and more infrequent as our atmosphere continues to warm.

Central Park’s biggest single-day snowfall came in winter 2015-2016, a season that also carried some of our mildest low temperatures.

So is snow a thing of the past in NYC? Of course not. Conditions have to be right. We are likely to see more infrequent snowstorms — but when they do happen, some impressive snow totals are still possible.

Our biggest storm yet could still be ahead of us.  

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Significant wind gusts whipped around the tri-state throughout the day Monday, with 35 mph sustained winds and gusts topping 55 mph, which are powerful enough to tear down trees and power lines.

A wind advisory is in effect for NYC, Long Island, coastal Connecticut, the Lower Hudson Valley and northeast New Jersey. Check the latest severe weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

By mid-afternoon, the highest gusts were recorded at Newark (59 mph) and LaGuardia (58 mph) airports, with more wild weather expected over the course of the afternoon. As a result of the winds, hundreds of flights were delayed at Newark International Airport.

A number of trees and poles were downed in parts of New Jersey just across the river from the city. In the Bergen County town of Hillsdale, a tree came crashing down onto a house, destroying everything it landed on, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

A woman was hurt after wind knocked down a towering tree in the backyard of her Ridgefield Park home, pinning her underneath. Another person was hurt from falling debris in Hudson County.

Winds ease a bit Monday night, though expect more relief to come Tuesday. We’re looking at a few glorious days after that, with highs in the low 60s and some sunshine. Friday brings a chance of rain.

Another round of rain is possible late in the weekend. Temps drop close to/below average early next week after that system moves out.

The brutal winds come on the heels of a soggy weekend. The metro area was drenched Saturday night as close to 2 inches fell on the Big Apple by the time skies cleared early Sunday.

Flood warnings continue for a few rivers. The Passaic River is forecast to rise a bit more before settling into minor flooding stage, and it lingers there through Thursday morning. The river crested over its banks in several Passaic County towns, including in Totowa, where a driver was spotted stuck after trying to drive through the high water.

It was similar in neighboring towns and cities. In Fairfield, several streets in the town’s commercial district are flooded out. In Paterson, River Street and Presidential Boulevard were closed to traffic, even though not everyone listened. 

“We actually rescued individuals over the weekend, we had to evacuate five people,” said Paterson Mayor Andrew Sayegh.

Check out the 10-day forecast and our interactive radar below.

Rain started to pick up by the early afternoon Saturday — and it wasn’t expected to stop for hours.

Flash flood watches had been issued for nearly all of New Jersey, along with the Lower Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut, from 1 p.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday.

Despite the watches issued, flash flooding itself was not likely — but river flooding from excessive runoff was very possible, thanks to up to 2 inches of rain runoff over an already saturated ground. River flooding will likely extend into Sunday, since it takes a long time for the water to drain all the way through the network of rivers to the ocean. 

Ponding and minor street or urban flooding were likely at the “usual suspect” areas during times when rain is heavy. So anywhere that floods frequently during rain storms (looking at you, Hoboken and certain parts of Queens) could see some problems. This flooding should be gone by the overnight hours.

Check the latest severe weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

If there is some good news, it’s that it will be far too warm for any snow to develop. The high temperatures each day will be around 50, eliminating any chance for a late-season snowstorm (at least for now).

Next week starts off gusty and chilly before a warm-up arrives just before midweek. Some of the wind chills on Monday will make the commute feel January-like. But it does get better after that.

Check out the 10-day extended forecast and our interactive radar below.

The steadiest, heaviest rain started Wednesday night and stuck around for hours. There is potential for widespread minor flooding, with some areas possibly seeing more significant flooding. Minor river flooding is also possible in the next day or so, especially near the usual suspects (like the Passaic and Millstone rivers).

New York City issued a travel advisory into Thursday, as some flood-prone roads may become impassable. The primary flood threat was set to end around midnight, though residual flooding is possible through the morning, the city’s Emergency Management Department said.

A flood watch has been issued for a swath of the tri-state area from until 6 a.m. Thursday. The biggest flooding risk is for areas east of NYC, on Long Island and parts of coastal Connecticut, where the highest rain totals will be. Check the latest severe weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

Ultimately, a widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible, by the end of the week.

The wet weather continues Thursday, which will be windy, as gusts pick up a bit. Isolated flooding remains a concern, though it will be mostly lingering showers, not nearly as steady or widespread as Wednesday’s storms. Skies finally clear out by Thursday night.

The lone decent day looks to be Friday, which will be dry. But after three days of rain, much of the ground will still be waterlogged, so not exactly ideal conditions for heading to the park for a picnic.

The weekend doesn’t look to provide much respite either. More unneeded precipitation could come Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

If there is some good news, it’s that it will be far too warm for any snow to develop. The high temperatures each day will be in the mid-50s, eliminating any chance for a late-season snowstorm (at least for now).

Next week starts off gusty and chilly before a warm-up arrives just before midweek. Some of the wind chills on Monday will make the commute feel January-like. But it does get better after that.

Check out the 10-day extended forecast and our interactive radar below.

After a short break from the precipitation overnight and until around lunchtime Wednesday, rain returns in the afternoon. Some heavy downpours are possible later in the afternoon and into Thursday.

A widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible.

A flood watch has been issued for a large portion of the tri-state area from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday. While the morning commute will mainly be drizzly and foggy, the evening commute will be impacted. There is a potential for widespread minor flooding, with some areas possibly seeing more significant flooding.

Showers will just be approaching by midday, and the heavier rain will develop by Wednesday evening. The biggest flooding risk is for areas east of NYC, on Long Island and parts of coastal Connecticut, where the highest rain totals will be.

New York City issued a travel advisory for Wednesday into Thursday, as some flood-prone roads may become impassable during the evening commute. The primary flood threat is set to end around midnight, though residual flooding is possible through the morning, the city’s Emergency Management Department said.

The wet weather continues Thursday, which will be windy, as gusts pick up a bit. Isolated flooding is a concern beginning Wednesday night.

The lone decent day looks to be Friday, which will be dry. But after three days of rain, much of the ground will still be waterlogged, so not exactly ideal conditions for heading to the park for a picnic.

If you’re looking for that relief from the rain to last over the weekend, don’t get your hopes up. More precipitation could come Saturday as well as Sunday.

If there is some good news, it’s that it will be far too warm for any snow to develop. The high temperatures each day will be in the mid 50s, eliminating any chance for a late-season snowstorm (at least for now).

Next week will start off gusty and chilly before a warm-up arrives just before midweek. Some of the wind chills Monday will make the commute feel January-like. But it does get better after that.

Check out the 10-day extended forecast and our interactive radar below.

New Yorkers really revelled in the surprise of Sunday’s gorgeous weather day, coming mere hours after a nonstop rain drenched the region.

Record temperatures, all dating back at least 40 years, were crushed at more locations around our area by Sunday evening.

Temps at Central Park climbed as high as 68 degrees, treating park goers to a picture perfect end to the weekend.

The good news doesn’t end there. We’re a little more than a week away from sunsets as late as 7 p.m. (thanks to Daylight Saving Time).

Now to the not-so-good news.

Clouds come in overnight, but conditions should still stay dry on Monday with warmer than normal temperatures. Don’t expect a repeat of Sunday.

Showers return late Monday and and continue Tuesday for the first of several rain chances over the course of the week. More rain comes Wednesday night into Thursday, before a third round next weekend.

The unusually warm late-winter weather that the region had seen ahead of the front on Wednesday will be replaced by wintry feel Thursday morning.

The strong southwest wind keeping temperatures in the 50s Wednesday evening will shift from the Northwest overnight and bring in drier, colder air. 

Overnight wind gusts will reach between 40 and 50 miles per hour, with winds continuing to be gusty into Thursday. 

By Thursday morning, temperatures in New York City will be near freezing, with wind chills near 20 degrees.  In fact, most of the tri-state will wake up to wind chill temperatures in the upper teens to low 20s.  In the higher elevations of the Catskills and Poconos, the wind chill could dip to single digits.

The day will feel cold start-to-finish.  In the afternoon, actual temperatures will climb to near 40, but it will only feel like the low 30s. 

The good news for those of you who are weary of cold weather is that the cold snap will be short-lived.  By the weekend, we can expect highs back in the 50s!

As of 2:30 p.m., AirNow was reporting moderate air quality in New York City with a rating of 71, in the middle of the moderate range.

According to the EPA, moderate air quality is when “Air quality is acceptable; however, there may be some health concern for a small number of unusually sensitive individuals.”

The peak of the smoke’s impact is expected Tuesday afternoon, Storm Team 4 reports.

The smoky skies will linger through Wednesday before clearing.

The overall smoke is expected to be light, and certainly nothing compared with what NYC experienced last summer with the heavy smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

It seems like we were celebrating scant snowfall in Central Park just a month ago (we were, we got an inch for the first time in 701 days) and now we’re bracing for thunderstorms.

Periods of rain are expected throughout the day Wednesday. By the evening commute, expect heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as the spring-like cold front passes through.

Winds pick up ahead of Wednesday’s main cold front as well, with gusts up to 50 mph possible — and isolated gusts topping that number mph along the immediate coasts of New Jersey and Long Island. Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

Thunderstorms possible

Wind gusts up to 50 mph expected

Highs will remain warmer than average, rising well into the 50s away from the coast, and it could top out near 60 degrees Wednesday for most. But, eventually, the wind direction will shift and usher in much chillier air for Thursday morning, when wind chills will be back in the teens and 20s.

Fortunately, it’s only a two-day cool break, as highs will rebound to 10 to 15 degrees above average by Friday, and stay at those levels well into next week. Temperatures will stay in the mid to high 50s into the following weekend.

Check out the 10-day extended forecast and our interactive radar below.

Sunday morning kicked off a brief weather whiplash — feels like temps dropped into the teens overnight one day before high temps are set to rebound to pass 50.

The parkas and big puffer jackets were only needed for one day as the temperature pendulum swings back up to temperatures that are well above average for this time of year.

By Monday afternoon, conditions will start to feel spring-like, and then we see a return of showers late Tuesday through Wednesday night. Temperatures will be building during this time, with highs 10 to 15 degrees above average.

We briefly cool down later next week, but signals are there for pretty mild temperatures to return long-term.

An overnight snow storm predicted to drop a few inches of snow, maybe even up to five, in parts of New Jersey and up into the city overperformed, to say the least.

Snow totals aren’t final yet, but several hours after the sun came up plenty of New Yorkers were waking up to 3, 6, or even 10 inches. Coney Island sits atop the NYC leaderboard with 9.9 inches at last check.

Zooming out of the city and down into New Jersey, the storm dropped close to that same total all across the central region. Check latest snow totals here.

February is certainly working to make up for lost time after a record dry spell for parts of our area that lasted almost two years. Before the overnight snowfall, we’d already crushed last winter’s Central Park total. The couple inches that fell by Saturday morning will only add to that total.

The snow started letting up during the first hours of daylight, but didn’t totally stop coming down. Some of us could keep seeing on-and-off flurries for a few hours.

What’s next?

Colder air moves in Saturday night and skies will clear, although intermittent flurries remain possible.

The rest of the holiday weekend remains sunny and dry, though Sunday may be a bit breezy. Wind chills will be in the teens early in the morning.

Then we look forward to a gradual warm-up to 50 next week.

See the latest forecast in your area anytime here.

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So how much did we get so far?

Snow totals across the NYC metro area

Here are the latest reported snow totals, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

NEW YORK:

• Armonk: 2.7 in
• Central Park: 2 in
• Chester: 2.6 in
• Commack: 3.1 in
• East Meadow: 3 in
• East Patchogue: 3.5 in
• East Williston: 3.1 in
• Farmingdale: 5 in
• Glen Cove: 3 in

• Greenpoint: 6.5 in
• Highland Mills: 2.1 in
• Huntington: 2 in
• Islip: 3.1 in
• JFK Airport: 4.2 in
• LaGuardia Airport: 6.1 in
• Malverne: 4.9 in
• Mastic Beach: 4.5 in
• North Babylon: 4.7 in
• Pine Bush: 2 in
• Plainview: 3.4 in
• Rockville Centre: 5 in
• Shirley: 5.3 in
• Syosset: 2.7 in

NEW JERSEY:

• Bergenfield: 2.1 in
• Clark: 7.7 in
• East Rutherford: 2.6 in
• Elizabeth: 5.5 in
• Fair Lawn: 2.5 in
• Hoboken: 2.6 in
• Harrison: 4 in
• Hawthorne: 3 in
• Kearny: 3 in

• Millburn: 4 in
• Newark: 3.7 in
• Plainfield: 7.3 in
• River Vale: 2 in
• Waldwick: 2 in
• Wayne: 2.5 in
• Westwood: 3 in
• West Caldwell: 2 in
• West Orange: 3 in

Editor’s Note: This article is from Feb. 16. For the latest weather information, click here.

After a dearth of snow the last two years, winter is making up for lost time — ish — in the New York City area.

Friday stayed sunny and clear for the most part, though wind gusts up to 50 mph and “feels like” temperatures in the 20s made make it feel less cheery. The next chance for snow came late Friday into Saturday.

Most of the snow was expected to accumulate south of New York City, though the forecast shifted to predict more than originally expected for the five boroughs. Up to 5 inches was possible south of I-78 in New Jersey, where a winter weather advisory was issued.

A period of light to moderate snow was projected to start falling around midnight, staying steady before wrapping around 7 a.m., but there’s a chance we could see on-and-off snow showers linger into the day.

Expect about 2 inches of snow in the city — which wouldn’t be enough for sanitation officials to send in the plows — and the rest of the tri-state. Alternate side parking is suspended Saturday.

Ahead of the overnight snowfall, that winter weather advisory was expanded beyond southern and central New Jersey to include Long Island and the five boroughs. Check the latest weather alerts here.

What’s next?

Colder air moves in Saturday night and skies will clear. The rest of the holiday weekend remains sunny and dry, though Sunday may be a bit breezy. Then we look forward to a gradual warm-up to 50 next week.

See the latest forecast in your area anytime here.

So, who’s ready for more snow?

Don’t worry, Thursday night’s snow won’t be as bad as Tuesday’s storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in some areas. It won’t even be close, in fact.

A quick-moving clipper will roll through during the evening hours, enough for some light snow that night. It won’t be much, less than an inch for areas north of the city, in the Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey and Connecticut. Some parts of the north shore of Long Island could see flakes as well, where rain could mix in.

Some higher elevations may top an inch, but most spots through the Hudson Valley will just see a dusting. The rest of the New York City area can take a breath and relax — they won’t be seeing almost any snow whatsoever from this system. Some areas further north could see up to 3 inches, but most won’t get that much.

The system is expected to bring stronger winds to the area as well. Gusts of 30-40 mph start overnight and continue through Friday morning, the worst of which will be north and west of the city.

After a mostly sunny and clear Friday, there is another chance for snow that night into Saturday morning. With that system, the more significant totals will be south, with the Jersey Shore likely seeing a couple inches.

Sunday looks breezy again, but sunshine returns and sticks around into a new week.

What will snow amounts look like for New York City on Saturday?

Saturday’s potential storm has a more southern track than many recent storms.

South Jersey could see 1 to 3 inches, while most of the metro area could see less than an inch of snow, including in the five boroughs.

Winds get gusty again Saturday into Sunday. After a cool holiday weekend, we’ll see a slow and steady rise in temps, peaking near 50 by Thursday.  

See the latest forecast in your area anytime here.

So, who’s ready for more snow?

Don’t worry, this one won’t be as bad as Tuesday’s storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in some areas. It won’t even be close, in fact.

After more chilly temperatures Wednesday night and Thursday, a quick-moving system will roll through during the evening hours, enough for some light snow that night. It won’t be much, less than an inch for areas north of the city, in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut.

The rest of the New York City area can take a breath and relax — they won’t be seeing almost any snow whatsoever from this system. Some areas further north could see up to 3 inches, but most won’t even get that much.

After a mostly sunny and clear Friday, there is another chance for snow on Saturday. But we don’t know much about that system yet, other than only light accumulations are expected.

All of that comes after a powerful winter storm swooped into the New York area Tuesday, dumping nearly a foot of snow on spots throughout its hours-long siege.

New York City plows were out for the first time in two years, though Central Park (1.2 inches) and LaGuardia (0.6 inches), for example, didn’t record much accumulation. During the heaviest snowfall, though, even midtown Manhattan looked like a whiteout. The snow tapered off for most of the region by early afternoon.

Tuesday’s storm was the biggest snowfall in Central Park in 24 months. The last time we got that much snow was Jan. 28-29, 2022 when New York City saw 8.5″.

Orange County in New York appeared to be hardest-hit, with nearly a half-dozen locales recording almost a foot of snow before noon. Snowfall was more moderate in New Jersey, where just 2 inches fell in Hoboken. A widespread 3 to 5 inches of snow were noted elsewhere across the Garden State. Check snow totals here.

A winter storm warning for New York City and most of the rest of the tri-state area is in effect through much of the day Tuesday. Check weather alerts here.

New York City schools announced they would go fully remote Tuesday in anticipation of the storm, and Mayor Eric Adams urged everyone who could to stay home. There were more than a few headaches when students awoke to sign onto their accounts Tuesday morning, but the Department of Education stressed it was working on improvements. Check school closings and delays.

New York City suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday. Parking meters are in effect.

See the latest forecast in your area anytime here.

A powerful winter storm swooped into the New York area overnight, dumping nearly a foot of snow on spots throughout its hours-long siege Tuesday.

New York City plows were out for the first time in two years, though Central Park (1.2 inches) and LaGuardia (0.6 inches), for example, didn’t record much accumulation. During the heaviest snowfall, though, even midtown Manhattan looked like a whiteout. The snow tapered off for most of the region by early afternoon.

Tuesday’s storm was the biggest snowfall in Central Park in 24 months. The last time we got this much snow was Jan. 28-29, 2022 when New York City saw 8.5″.

Orange County in New York appears to be hardest-hit, with nearly a half-dozen locales recording almost a foot of snow before noon. Snowfall was more moderate in New Jersey, where just 2 inches fell in Hoboken. A widespread 3 to 5 inches of snow were noted elsewhere across the Garden State. Check snow totals here.

A winter storm warning for New York City and most of the rest of the tri-state area is in effect through much of the day Tuesday. Check weather alerts here.

New York City schools announced they would go fully remote Tuesday in anticipation of the storm, and Mayor Eric Adams urged everyone who could to stay home. There were more than a few headaches when students awoke to sign onto their accounts Tuesday morning, but the Department of Education stressed it was working on improvements. Check school closings and delays.

New York City suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday. Parking meters are in effect.

What can we expect for Valentine’s Day?

Once the storm moves through Tuesday, we can expect cool, but seasonable temperatures for the rest of the week.

Valentine’s Day is expected to be partly sunny with highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s.

There’s a chance of snow showers next Saturday, but it’s too early to say anything definitive at this point.

See the latest forecast in your area anytime here.

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So how much did we get so far? Track the snow with our interactive map below or scroll down for breakouts.

Snow totals across the NYC metro area

Here are the latest reported snow totals, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

NEW YORK:

• Armonk: 5.0 in
• Central Park: 3.2 in
• Chester: 13 in
• Cold Spring: 5.5 in
• Commack: 5.5 in
• Coram: 6.1 in
• East Meadow: 1.3 in
• East Patchogue: 3.5 in
• East Williston: 4.3 in
• Farmingdale: 4 in
• Fordham: 2.2 in
• Fort Montgomery: 11 in
• Glen Cove: 8.1 in

• Greenpoint: 1.5 in
• Highland Mills: 12.3 in
• Huntington: 6.6 in
• Islip: 4.2 in
• JFK Airport: 4.2 in
• LaGuardia Airport: 3.3 in
• Middletown: 11.0 in
• Muttontown: 7.8 in
• Parkchester: 3.4 in
• Peekskill: 10.3 in
• Pine Bush: 8.2 in
• Port Jervis: 11 in

• Shrub Oak: 5.0 in
• South Salem: 4.0 in
• Spring Valley: 4.8 in
• Staten Island: 2.0 in
• Stony Brook: 7 in
• Stony Point: 5.0 in
• Syosset: 1.5 in
• Unionville: 11.8 in
• Warwick: 13.4 in
• Washingtonville: 10.5 in

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NEW JERSEY:

• Basking Ridge: 7.3 in
• Belle Mead: 8.3 in
• Blairstown: 12 in
• Califon: 8 in
• Essex Fells: 9.5 in
• Fair Lawn: 5.5 in
• Flemington: 8 in
• Greenbrook: 4 in
• Hampton: 13 in
• Harrison: 4.0 in.
• Hoboken: 2.0 in
• Little Falls: 2.6 in
• Metuchen: 6.1 in

• Montclair: 4.0 in
• Montague: 13.5 in
• Montvale: 4.5 in
• New Providence: 4.7
• Newark Airport: 4.9 in
• Oakland: 4.8 in
• Pellettown: 11 in
• Randolph: 10.3 in
• River Vale: 9.8 in
• Readington: 7.5 in
• Sparta: 12.5 in
• Sussex: 15 in
• Tenafly: 2.6 in
• Verona: 4.5 in

CONNECTICUT:

• Bethel: 13.2 in
• Bridgeport: 7.6 in
• Brookfield: 4.8 in
• Guilford: 3.0 in
• Higganum: 6.0 in
• Mystic: 1.7 in
• New Canaan: 7.6 in
• New Fairfield: 10.5 in
• Newtown: 13.2 in
• Norwalk: 4.0 in
• Norwich: 4.1 in
• Shelton: 4.0 in
• Sherman: 11.5 in
• Stamford: 4.8 in
• Stratford: 2.5 in
• Waterbury: 5.0 in

New York City public schools are operating virtually Tuesday, as a winter storm grips the five boroughs.

It marks a sudden test of asynchronous learning for the nation’s largest public school district, with nearly a million NYC students set to learn online from home. The city had for all intents and purposes “done away” with snow days after the COVID-19 pandemic forced more innovative learning approaches.

That said, the city hadn’t moved fully remote for a snow day before this point. And issues abounded early.

Some parents struggled to log in to their kids’ classrooms. Others struggled to even get a connection. Most technological issues appeared to be fixed within a short timeframe, though there were still some complaints.

“It is an absolute nightmare. I wasted my whole morning trying to login,” Jessica of Staten Island whose child attends first grade at PS32 said.

Meanwhile, school officials said the department is working with IMB, the log-in system provider of the largest public school district system in the country, and has “added capacity and improvements” that are currently rolling out.

IBM released a statement saying it was working closely with city schools to rectify any lingering problems.

“IBM has been working closely with New York City schools to address this situation as quickly as possible,” the company said. “The issues have been largely resolved, and we regret the inconvenience to students and parents across the city.”

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Christina, the parent of a third-grade student at PS11, praised teachers who she said tried their best and were prepared for the remote school day. However, she also had a “horrible time logging in” and only half of her child’s class was able to get into the DOE’s system.

“Long gone are the days of just a snow day and everyone just has off,” Schools Chancellor David Banks said Monday. “It’s one of the good things that in fact emerged from the pandemic, was our preparedness to be ready for moments like this. And I think the school system is more than prepared.”

Banks admitted there could be small technical hiccups, but they will try to “minimize those glitches,” saying technical issues shouldn’t be a major problem Tuesday since the city’s more than 1,800 schools have been drilling for this situation in recent months.

“COVID took months if not years away from the education and the socialization of our children. We need to minimize how many days our children are just sitting at home making snowmen like I did and they need to catch up,” the mayor said, giving families a day to make alternate childcare plans.

At a morning press conference with other city leaders outlining their plan for Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams defended the city’s call to implement remote learning instead of giving kids a snow day.

“I did no internet or remote learning as a child, I wish we would have,” Adams added.

Some parents seemed split, or even confused, on the matter. While it won’t be any different than pandemic learning, some parents noted, others said that it means they will have to change their work plans in order to make sure their kids will be attending class online.

“It’s not a good use of anyone’s time. Adams should call it what it is: a snow day,” one parent shared in a group chat board, saying they wouldn’t be logging their child on because learning in that matter “doesn’t work.”

Banks did say that thee should be time for snowy recreation for kids — but after class time.

“By 3 p.m., we want them to have fun. I’m not a Grinch,” he said.

The introduction of remote learning isn’t keeping snow days from all kids. By Monday afternoon, Yonkers Public Schools was among dozens of districts that announced its schools would be closed on Tuesday.

In addition, New York City has suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday. Parking meters will remain in effect — and the city reminded New Yorkers of their responsibilities regarding clearing snow.

Precipitation will begin late Monday. The storm will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow, and rain transitioning to a rain/snow mix and then snow down the coast.

Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are possible with this system; parts of the Hudson Valley could see 8 to 12 inches. At this point, the New York City forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches, though much remains uncertain.

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The city had for all intents and purposes “done away” with snow days after the COVID-19 pandemic forced more innovative and technology-dependent learning.

However, the city hadn’t moved fully remote for a snow day until now. Tuesday’s remote instruction is a sudden test of asynchronous learning for the nation’s largest public school district. And it started with some issues.

NBC New York wants to hear from parents and legal guardians on how the experience goes for both children and adults.

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A powerful winter storm sent New York City public schools fully remote on Tuesday, with up to 5 inches of snow — and strong winds — expected in the immediate metro area by day’s end.

Check out the latest look from the Crossroads of the World in the player above and watch live radar here.

Heavy, wet snow is falling across the New York City area Tuesday morning with many school districts announcing closures or remote learning days as the storm impacts promise to be widespread.

The system started as rain for most, falling in New York City overnight ahead of the transition, though snow was falling in earnest well before the peak morning commute got underway. Track the snow with StormTracker4 here.

Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible during Tuesday’s morning rush. That could make for whiteout conditions at times and perilous driving along the I-95 corridor from Philadelphia to Boston.

Road conditions deteriorate rapidly even with snowfall rates of an inch an hour — and snow may fall at three times that rate across eastern Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley at the peak of the storm. It was falling at quite a clip in Times Square early Tuesday. Check out our live cam from the Crossroads of the World.

Snow totals could reach 8 inches for the city, northern New Jersey, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and nearly all of Connecticut. Areas further north and west of the city could see less, as could central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore, where 3 to 5 inches are expected.

Isolated spots in areas like Suffolk County on Long Island and New Jersey’s Sussex County could see higher totals.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning by Monday afternoon for most of the region, including New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Fairfield County in Connecticut, and Bergen and Hudson counties in New Jersey. A travel advisory for the city takes effect Tuesday. Check weather alerts here.

New York City schools announced they would go fully remote Tuesday in anticipation of the storm, and Mayor Eric Adams urged everyone who could to stay home. Yonkers schools are closed. Check school closings and delays.

“We’re strongly encouraging New Yorkers: if you don’t have to go out, stay home, and please use public transportation,” Adams said Monday. “We want to minimize the number of vehicles on the road so that our apparatus and vehicles can actually deal with the removal of snow and make our movement in the city more feasible.”

When will it start snowing?

Precipitation began late Monday as rain and will transition to snow in the New York City area during the morning commute. The storm will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow.

Gusty winds and minor to moderate coastal flooding impacts are possible. The coast could see gusts up to 50 mph at times, with widespread gusts up to 30 mph expected inland.

The snow is expected to taper off before the evening rush, but lingering impacts are likely.

How much snow will we get?

Warmer temperatures, rain and sleet could cut down the snow totals for New York City and coastal areas — but colder temperatures or a southern shift in track might elevate them. Storm Team 4 is currently forecasting 3 to 5 inches of snow for New York City and Long Island. A travel advisory for the city takes effect early Tuesday.

Cancellations and delays were mounting at local airports, especially LaGuardia, which had called off nearly 400 scheduled flights before 8:30 a.m.

The Hudson Valley and interior areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut are likely to get heavier amounts. High-end snow totals could reach 8 inches at higher elevations.

It’s important to note that New York City and the nearby coastal areas could see more snow if temperatures trend colder on Tuesday. Coastal flooding, meanwhile, is also a concern with this system.

New York City suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday. Parking meters are in effect.

What can we expect for Valentine’s Day?

Once the storm moves through Tuesday, we can expect cool, but seasonable temperatures for the rest of the week.

Valentine’s Day is expected to be partly sunny with highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s.

There’s a chance of snow showers next Saturday, but it’s too early to say anything definitive at this point.

See the latest forecast in your area anytime here.

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Storm Team 4 is forecast hour by hour what we can expect.

The storm is set to arrive as rain late Monday night into Tuesday.

The storm will first start as rain across the area.

By sunrise, the precipitation will transition to sleet and then eventually to snow.

The heaviest of the snow is set to start around 6 a.m. with snowfall rates of one to two inches per hour.

By 8 a.m., the snow is falling at its heaviest.

By noon, the snow starts to move out of New Jersey at the Hudson Valley but is continuing to fall across Connecticut and Long Island.

By 1 p.m., the snow has moved out of most of the area.

By mid-afternoon, the precipitation is out of the area, but temperatures will remain quite cold.

Snow totals could reach 8 inches for NYC, northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and most of Connecticut. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for most of the region, including New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Fairfield County in Connecticut, and Bergen and Hudson counties in New Jersey.

A travel advisory for the city takes effect Tuesday. The snow is expected to taper off before the evening rush, but lingering impacts are likely.  Check weather alerts here.

Track the system using our live radar above and get the latest forecast details from Storm Team 4 right here.

It will be a sudden test of asynchronous learning for the nation’s largest public school district, with nearly a million NYC students set to learn online from home. The city had for all intents and purposes “done away” with snow days after the COVID-19 pandemic forced more innovative learning.

That said, the city hadn’t moved fully remote for a snow day before this point. Get more on the approaching system here.

“Long gone are the days of just a snow day and everyone just has off,” Schools Chancellor David Banks said Monday. “It’s one of the good things that in fact emerged from the pandemic, was our preparedness to be ready for moments like this. And I think the school system is more than prepared.”

Banks admitted there could be small technical hiccups, but they will try to “minimize those glitches,” saying technical issues shouldn’t be a major problem Tuesday since the city’s more than 1,800 schools have been drilling for this situation in recent months.

At a morning press conference with other city leaders outlining their plan for Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams defended the city’s call to implement remote learning instead of giving kids a snow day.

“COVID took months if not years away from the education and the socialization of our children. We need to minimize how many days our children are just sitting at home making snowmen like I did and they need to catch up,” the mayor said, giving families a day to make alternate childcare plans.

“I did no internet or remote learning as a child, I wish we would have,” Adams added.

Some parents seemed split, or even confused, on the matter. While it won’t be any different than pandemic learning, some parents noted, others said that it means they will have to change their work plans in order to make sure their kids will be attending class online.

“It’s not a good use of anyone’s time. Adams should call it what it is: a snow day,” one parent shared in a group chat board, saying they wouldn’t be logging their child on because learning in that matter “doesn’t work.”

Banks did say that thee should be time for snowy recreation for kids — but after class time.

“By 3 p.m., we want them to have fun. I’m not a Grinch,” he said.

The introduction of remote learning isn’t keeping snow days from all kids. By Monday afternoon, Yonkers Public Schools was among dozens of districts that announced its schools would be closed on Tuesday.

In addition, New York City has suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday. Parking meters will remain in effect — and the city reminded New Yorkers of their responsibilities regarding clearing snow.

Precipitation will begin late Monday. The storm will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow, and rain transitioning to a rain/snow mix and then snow down the coast.

Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are possible with this system; parts of the Hudson Valley could see 8 to 12 inches. At this point, the New York City forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches, though much remains uncertain.

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