Ah, the million-dollar question: “How many inches of snow is New York City getting?”
As meteorologists began tracking the storm earlier this week, the severity ranged quite drastically, from a measly three inches to a foot and a half. Now, as the big moment gets closer and we brace ourselves for impact, we’ll tell you what you need to know, according to the professionals.
Ready for the blizzard?
How many inches of snow is New York City getting?
The AccuWeather Wintercast believes NYC is likely to see 4-8 inches as the storm rolls in. Per the predictions, “Steady snow is expected to begin overspreading the New York City area early Sunday morning before snow mixes with sleet by Sunday afternoon and evening.”
The Weather Channel believes the city will see anywhere between 8-12 inches of snow while WABC TV Chief Meteorologist Lee Goldberg predicts anywhere from 6 to 12 inches.
All in all, it’s still a bit of a gamble, and the course of the storm could change. For now, we’re preparing for the most, especially considering New York is under a state of emergency.
When will the snow start in New York City?
Sources indicate that the snow will begin around 3am in New York City. Once Sunday afternoon rolls around, the storm is expected to turn into a mix of snow and sleet.
What’s the temperature in New York City?
We weren’t kidding when we said it was going to be cold! The city is expected to be roughly 23°F during the snowstorm which — when you think about it — feels like a summer escape compared to Saturday’s frigid 13°F.
Be sure to sign up for NYC’s free emergency alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692. Have a look at our guide to transit changes and flight changes, should you need.
Stay safe out there, NYC!