A Coastal low pressure system is approaching the New York City area this weekend.� The current forecast models indicate a primarily rain event, with a chance of light snow mixing in during overnight hours.� No significant snowfall is expected.� There is a concern for the possibility of coastal flooding during the high tide cycles.
PRECIPITATION/TIMING
Light snow is expected to start late Friday night into Saturday morning before changing over to all rain Saturday morning.� Light to moderate rain is expected Saturday and into the overnight hours.� Rain and snow may mix during the overnight hours Saturday night into Sunday morning before changing back to rain and finally tapering off Sunday morning.
Total rainfall of� to 1� inches are possible.� Any snow that falls will be light; there is a chance of up to an inch of snow late Friday night into Saturday before precipitation turns to all rain.� Maximum rainfall rates of� inch per hour are possible Saturday afternoon and evening. Frozen precipitation is not expected with this system.
TEMPERATURES (High/Low)
Friday: 41/33
Saturday: 42/33
Sunday: 43/29
WINDS
Saturday: East wind at 10-15 MPH, and increasing in the evening to 15-20 MPH with gusts of 25-35 MPH
Sunday: North wind at 15-20 MPH
YWN- NYC will continue to monitor the weather and issue updates as necessary.
(YWN Desk – NYC)