When will it snow on Monday?
How much snow will we get in New York City on Monday? FOX 5 NY’s Audrey Puente times out the snow storm and has your weather forecast.
NEW YORK CITY – Will New York City see its first snow of 2025 as a winter storm rolls in on Monday?
The timing of the snowfall could possibly impact the Monday morning drive to work, and could also potentially lead to school closings and delays in the region. Track here.
“We urge New Yorkers to prepare for a challenging morning commute on Monday, as this winter weather system brings some snow accumulation early in the New Year. The snow will cause slippery road conditions, that will impact drivers and pedestrians,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. “We encourage all New Yorkers to use mass transit, allow for extra travel time, monitor the forecast, and exercise caution.”
Here’s what you need to know:
When is it supposed to snow in New York City?
Light snow is possible later in the morning and into the afternoon on Monday, mainly for New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island, the National Weather Service said.
“It’s very possible the snow stays south and not much snow falls at all,” the National Weather Service said in a post on “X”.
According to NOAA’s preliminary forecast, the snow threat begins in the overnight hours Monday and continues through the morning and afternoon, clearing out through the evening.
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A look at the forecast in East on Monday. (FOX Weather) (A look at the forecast in East on Monday. (FOX Weather))
Current weather radar
Three-hour radar loop. Warning boxes are color coded as: Snow Squall Warnings in purple. (FOX Weather)
Where has a winter weather advisory or alert been issued in our area?
On Sunday, the New York City Emergency Management Department issued a winter weather alert for Monday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania where 2–4 inches of snow are expected. The advisory is in effect now until 10 p.m. EST on Monday.
According to the National Weather Service, snow will overspread around the region late Sunday night and intensify through Monday morning. It will then gradually taper off on Monday afternoon and evening.
Though the storm is expected to weaken Monday upon crossing the Appalachians, wintry weather is still likely across the region, the FOX Forecast Center said.
What’s next after Monday’s storm?
By next week, a significant arctic outbreak will send temperatures plummeting across the East Coast, and the air will be the coldest of the season so far.
This graphic shows the temperature outlook starting Jan. 9, 2025. (FOX Weather) (This graphic shows the temperature outlook starting Jan. 9, 2025. (FOX Weather))
The FOX Forecast Center said the cold air will persist for the next few weeks, perhaps into the end of January, meaning the East Coast could be seeing its first colder-than-average January since 2022, and possibly even the coldest since 2014 or 2011.
The Source: This article contains information from FOX Weather and the National Weather Service.
