April Snowfall Expected in New York City Area This Weekend

NEW YORK – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the New York City area as a storm system approaches from the south, bringing with it the potential for heavy, wet snow in the region’s suburbs this weekend.

According to FOX 5 NY meteorologist Nick Gregory, the weather will shift dramatically from Friday evening, with temperatures dropping from the mid-40s to the high 30s. The NYC area is expected to experience heavy downpours by 11 p.m., leading to a notable change in precipitation types overnight.

By 2 a.m. Saturday, the Winter Weather Advisory will take effect for Orange and Putnam counties. Those in parts of the Hudson Valley and western New Jersey can expect to see a transition from rain to a wintry mix as temperatures drop to around 32 degrees, accompanied by wind gusts reaching 20 miles per hour.

As the day progresses, the advisory will conclude by 10 a.m. Saturday, but light rain and drizzle may persist throughout the afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service forecasts that areas of Orange and Putnam counties at elevations above 750 feet could receive between 2 to 3 inches of snow, while lower elevations will see totals of 1 to 2 inches. Some higher locations may accumulate as much as 5 inches. Similarly, parts of New Jersey’s Passaic County and Connecticut‘s Fairfield and New Haven counties are expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snow.

This weather event is part of a broader pattern affecting the Northeast, driven by a low-pressure system located off the mid-Atlantic coast. A dip in the jet stream is allowing a coastal low to move up the East Coast, bringing a mix of rain and snow across the region.

For Saturday, New York City anticipates about 1 to 1½ inches of rain along with temperatures remaining in the low 50s. According to NOAA‘s Climate Prediction Center, a chilly and wet weather pattern is expected to continue across the Northeast for the next 8 to 14 days.

The details included in this report are based on expert analysis from FOX 5 meteorologist Nick Gregory, along with data provided by the National Weather Service and FOX Weather.