NYC expects up to 2 inches of snow overnight Sunday, with slippery Monday morning commute across the region

Forecasters say another round of winter weather is expected to move into the New York City metro region late Sunday night into early Monday, bringing light but potentially disruptive snowfall. According to the National Weather Service, most of the New York City area, northeast New Jersey and Long Island could see measurable accumulation, marking the latest in a series of fast-moving winter systems impacting the Northeast this season.

Although the system is not expected to be a major winter storm, meteorologists warn that timing and marginal temperatures could still make travel hazardous, particularly during the Monday morning commute.

Forecast models indicate that 1 to 2 inches of snow are likely across much of the metropolitan area, with localized totals up to 3 inches possible in some spots. Areas farther north and northeast of New York City may receive only a light coating to about an inch.


The snow is expected to begin late Sunday night and taper off early Monday morning. Temperatures are forecast to hover in the upper 20s to low 30s, conditions that are cold enough for accumulation but warm enough to introduce uncertainty about how much snow sticks to roads and sidewalks.

Forecasters stress that the storm track remains uncertain. A slight shift north could produce more widespread advisory-level snowfall, while a shift south could significantly reduce totals.

Even a small snowfall can create outsized disruption in the region due to timing. Meteorologists warn that snow- and slush-covered roads may create hazardous travel conditions overnight and into the Monday morning commute.

Other reports note that untreated roads and grassy areas may see accumulation first, raising the risk of slippery travel early in the day. The system is expected to move out quickly, with improving conditions and melting snow likely by Monday afternoon as temperatures rise into the 40s.

Weather experts say the upcoming event is a classic quick-hitting winter system affecting the Interstate-95 corridor. While the storm lacks the moisture and cold air needed for a major snow event, its timing during overnight hours and early commuting periods could still cause localized disruptions.

The system is expected to depart quickly, allowing sunshine to return by Monday afternoon and helping snow melt rapidly as temperatures climb through the week. Additional rain is possible later in the week, highlighting the volatile late-winter weather pattern affecting the region.

Residents across New York City, Long Island and northeast New Jersey are encouraged to monitor forecasts and prepare for winter travel conditions early Monday.