Remember that last storm? What began as a modest forecast of 1 to 3 inches of snow evolved into one of Central Park’s top 10 historical snowfalls. Now, we’re looking at another prediction of 1 to 3 inches for Tuesday night.
Fortunately, conditions aren’t expected to combine for a significant event this time, though unexpected changes are always a possibility.
A warm front arriving on Wednesday will bring a mix of light snow and rain early in the day. Snow accumulations are anticipated to remain minor, generally ranging from 1 to 3 inches across the Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island, and the Connecticut coast. Inland areas are likely to see the higher end of these totals. Commuters might face some disruptions during the morning rush.
By noon, any lingering precipitation should have cleared out.
Looking ahead, a more potent low-pressure system might bring additional wintry precipitation, primarily light snow or a wintry mix further inland, from Thursday into Thursday night. Further updates on this system will be available soon. Once this period of unsettled weather passes, we anticipate a sunny and mild weekend, leading to considerable snowmelt through Sunday.
The recent record-breaking blizzard, the first of its kind to hit the New York City area in a decade, brought the entire U.S. Northeast to a standstill on Monday. Now, residents are busy digging out—with some even having to return to school.
Central Park officially recorded 19.7 inches of snow by Monday afternoon, securing its spot as the ninth-largest snowfall in recorded history.
In the tri-state area, the Long Island town of Islip, in Suffolk County, saw the highest accumulation with a staggering 31 inches. East Islip and Patchogue were close behind with 30 inches each, while Holbrook and Babylon reported 29 inches or more. Portions of Staten Island also received over 2 feet of snow.
In New Jersey, Bergen County recorded some significant totals, with Lyndhurst reaching 30.7 inches and Carlstadt just half an inch shy. Leonia saw 29.7 inches, and Bogota measured 29.5. Newark Airport experienced 27.2 inches. For a comprehensive list of all snow totals, click here.
