Winter Storm Update

The following is a summary of an update issued by the National Weather Service and New York City Emergency Management based on prediction models as of 6AM - Friday 1/23/26:

What: Winter Storm Update

Where: NYC

Summary:

• Steady snow starting between 5am and 6am Sunday morning with snowfall rates and accumulation increasing rapidly throughout the late morning and early afternoon.
• Heaviest snow most likely between 11am and 6pm Sunday.
• Increasing chance of sleet after 8pm Sunday.
• Steady precipitation ending around 1am Sunday night.
• Brief period of light snow on the backside of the storm late Monday morning between 9am and 1pm.
• Accumulated sleet highly likely to refreeze shortly after reaching the surface due to consistently cold surface temperatures.

• Snowfall Total: High forecast confidence in at least 6 inches with 9 to 11 inches likely across the metro area. Southern portions of NYC could see slightly lower amounts with more sleet mixing in. Worst case scenario widespread 14 to 16 inches across the city, 30% chance.