Shabbos Storm To Dump Heavy Snow On Tri-State

NEW YORK, NY [CBS] — A low pressure front is moving into the area from across the Plains on Friday that is expected to impact New York City and the surrounding Tri-state area on Saturday. The strong system will move closer to our area overnight, and precipitation will gradually work its way in through the late morning and early afternoon hours.

CBS 2 HD Meteorologist John Elliot tells viewers to expect thickening clouds early Saturday before a light snow begins to fall, turning heavier as the day progresses.

Total snow accumulations from this system will range from 6 to 8 inches across the lower Hudson Valley and interior Connecticut and from 5 to 7 inches across New York City, Westchester County and coastal portions of northeast New Jersey.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

Snow is expected to develop over western portions of the forecast area beginning early Saturday morning before spreading from west to east throughout the day. Snow will then continue to fall through Saturday night and may become heavy at times, especially across the lower Hudson Valley and interior portions of southern Connecticut.

Depending on the track of the low, some sleet may mix with the snow, especially across New York City and surrounding coastal locations. This will help limit snow accumulations, says Elliot, but could cause hazardous conditions on pedestrian walkways and roadways.

“You can expect 3 to 6 inches to fall in New York City and areas south may see more. It’s the south shore of Long Island that could get real messy as the snow could turn to sleet and rain before Sunday morning,” said Elliot.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.