Little Snow, But Heavy Rain And Wind Expected In NYC Area

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While New York City may dodge a heavy snowfall, the area will be experiencing a mix of heavy rain and strong winds from Sunday night into Monday.

Governor Kathy Hochul said during a press briefing on Sunday afternoon that it's "unpredictable" what we could see around the state overnight, adding that "it could be a very dangerous situation" for anyone driving, while referencingin Virginia where people were stuck in their cars during a snowstorm for around 24 hours. As part of the preparation for the storm, the MTA has banned empty tractor trailers on bridges, beginning tonight.

Precipitation will likely begin in the early evening on Sunday, and less than an inch of snow is expected in the NYC area, where Hochul said we'll mostly see "a rain event [with] minor to moderate coastal flooding [in areas] where people are used to flooding.”the area will likely see a "strong coastal storm," and specifies that "snow is expected to quickly transition to sleet and rain in the city, with periods of heavy rain through tonight.

Wind gusts of around 50 MPH are also expected, and the city's Department of Buildings has warned property owners to secure work sites, particularly those with cranes.Just a reminder that a weather advisory is in effect through Monday.

 

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