More sizable snowstorm possible in NY, NJ on Friday: What to know

NEW YORK (PIX11) — An active weather pattern remains locked in across the eastern U.S., and forecast guidance is increasingly pointing toward a more impactful winter storm late this week.

While it’s still too early for exact snowfall totals, the setup alone is intriguing for Friday into Saturday across the Tri-State area.

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When could impacts begin?

Current guidance suggests precipitation could arrive Friday evening, continuing overnight and into Saturday. Confidence in the timing is higher than it was earlier in the week and it’s the type of storm where the type of precipitation remains the big question.

Rain, snow, and ice are all on the table, with the highest chances for a pure snowstorm remaining over northwestern New Jersey, Southeast New York, and the Connecticut River Valley.

High pressure to the North

The most important player in this forecast is a strong area of high pressure building over New England…

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