Recent York City is bracing for a weekend weather shift, with accumulating snow possible Sunday night into Monday, following a mild Saturday. Current conditions at Central Park demonstrate a few clouds and a temperature of 43°F, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday is expected to be the warmer of the two days, with highs approaching 43°F. However, a developing coastal storm system is forecast to bring increasing clouds on Sunday, with a high near 39°F. The chance of precipitation increases Sunday night, initially as sprinkles and snow before transitioning to likely snow, particularly along the coast.
The National Weather Service reports a 60% chance of precipitation Sunday night, with potential for new snow accumulation of less than half an inch. A cold weather advisory is currently in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday. The storm is expected to strengthen off the Carolina coast, with the greatest impacts anticipated for eastern North Carolina on Saturday and fringe effects reaching the tri-state area on Sunday.
Monday, Washington’s Birthday, will be mostly cloudy with a high near 40°F. Monday night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 34°F. Tuesday is forecast to be partly sunny with a high near 43°F, followed by increasing clouds and a low around 36°F Tuesday night. The forecast extends into Wednesday, with a 40% chance of rain and a high near 43°F, and Wednesday night, with a 50% chance of rain and a low around 38°F.
Forecasters are monitoring the storm’s track closely, emphasizing that the coastal areas are likely to experience the most significant impacts. The incoming storm differs from the major winter storm experienced January 25th-26th, which traversed much of the U.S. This weekend’s system is expected to develop and remain offshore.
