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Just as we started spotting actual pavement beneath the slush, the forecast suggests winter might not be done with us yet again. After weeks of snow fatigue—and the weekend blizzard that dumped nearly two feet across parts of the region—meteorologists are tracking multiple systems that could bring more flakes to the city next week. The lone bright spot: confidence is still low and the details keep shifting.
First up is a system expected this afternoon. Most weather models currently push it south of the tri-state area, leaving the city mostly dry. But at least one forecast still nudges the storm farther north, raising the possibility of some snow or a rain-snow mix during the evening commute. Coastal South Jersey has the highest chance of seeing mixed precipitation, while the city may escape with only gray skies.
If you’re craving a break, Saturday looks like the closest thing to a winter truce. Forecasters are calling for sunshine and highs pushing into the upper 40s, though that brief warm-up won’t last long. An arctic front coming through late Saturday into Sunday might bring clouds, cooler temperatures and the chance of scattered snow showers, though mostly north of the five boroughs.
The bigger question mark sits early next week. A low-pressure system expected Monday into Monday night could bring accumulating snow, depending on how strong a high-pressure system over the region remains. If that high holds firm, the storm stays suppressed and New York City could see little impact. If it weakens, the door opens for more measurable snowfall. Another potential system Tuesday night into Wednesday is even less certain, with some models suggesting it could start as snow before changing to rain if it tracks farther north.
All of this uncertainty comes after a winter that has already kept sanitation crews, transit workers and emergency shovelers busy. City officials recently deployed more than a thousand temporary workers during the last storm response and forecasters say it’s too early to know whether those resources will be needed again.
For now, the takeaway is simple. While there are several chances for snow in the coming days, none are guaranteed. Meteorologists stress that timing, totals and even whether flakes reach the city at all could change as new data rolls in.
Don’t stash the boots just yet, but maybe hold off on panic-buying groceries until the models make up their minds.