A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for New York, with a cold weather advisory in effect from Friday evening to Saturday morning. This will be followed by a winter storm watch from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. Residents are encouraged to prepare for potentially cold and disruptive conditions.
In Manhattan, mostly sunny conditions are forecasted for today, with highs around 34 degrees. However, wind chill values will range from 20 to 25. Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 10 degrees, with wind chills as low as -5. On Saturday, expect increasing clouds and cold temperatures, with highs struggling to reach 20 degrees.
In Brooklyn, conditions are similar, with partly sunny weather today and a high near 35 degrees. The weekend forecast includes increasing clouds on Saturday, followed by a significant snow event on Sunday, with 7 to 11 inches of snow expected. The detailed outlook for Brooklyn mirrors that of Manhattan, as the entire city prepares for a major winter storm.
Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are also preparing for the winter storm, with forecasts predicting snow accumulations that could affect travel and activities. In Queens, there's a 100% chance of heavy snow on Sunday. In the Bronx, temperatures are expected to drop to around 9 degrees tonight, with a 50% chance of snow after 1 a.m. on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Staten Island's forecast suggests snow is likely after 1 a.m. on Saturday, with heavy snowfall expected through Sunday, potentially accumulating up to 11 inches. Mariners are also being alerted to hazardous conditions, including a freezing spray advisory and possible gale-force winds on coastal waters due to the approaching storm.
The urgency of the warnings highlights the need for residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves from the severe cold and prepare for the approaching snowstorm. As New York City braces for the full impact of winter, all eyes are on the skies, anticipating the snowfall that is expected to gradually cover the streets in a heavy layer of white.
