Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
That’s why the CBS News New York Weather Team has declared it a First Alert Weather Day for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Winter Weather Advisories are in place Sunday and have been extended through midnight for most counties in the NYC metropolitan area. An advisory means you’re likely to encounter wintry driving conditions.
What to know about today’s snow storm in NYC
Snow moved back into the region towards dawn. Initially, it was not looking like much would fall, as forecast models had the coastal storm anticipated to develop offshore too far south to deliver much accumulation. The models then shifted the track of the coastal storm farther north, increasing the likelihood that all cities and towns within the New York City area will see at least some measurable snow.
An all-day snow event is likely. Although the impending storm is not forecast to be a major one, it will cause some travel delays, and lead to dangerous road conditions.
The NYC Department of Sanitation issued a “Snow Alert” and NYC Emergency Management said it issued a travel advisory and activated its winter weather emergency plan.
Timeline of today’s snow storm in NYC
5-10 a.m.: As a wave of low pressure develops off the Mid-Atlantic Coastline, snow moves into our region. It will mainly be of the light variety during this timeframe. Coastal areas will likely see just plain rain to start…