Is NYC really getting a foot of snow this weekend?

"Forecast models are currently toying with big numbers for the New York City area as a sprawling winter storm barrels toward the East Coast this weekend. Depending on which model you trust (and that's a big caveat), the city could see anywhere from a few inches to something much more headline-worthy, with early projections ranging from roughly 3 to 12 inches across the five boroughs. Some forecasts for the broader tri-state area go even higher."

"The storm's track is driving the uncertainty. A slight shift north or south will determine whether New York gets hours of fluffy snow or whether warmer air sneaks in, turning part of the event into a messy mix of sleet and freezing rain, especially closer to the coast. Here's what seem consistent across forecasts: timing. Snow is expected to start early Sunday, intensify through Sunday afternoon and evening and taper off late Sunday night into Monday."

"City officials are preparing for a wide range of outcomes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city is planning for up to a foot of snow, with pre-treatment of streets beginning Friday. About 2,000 sanitation workers will shift to 12-hour schedules starting Saturday and roughly 700 salt spreaders are expected to be deployed citywide. Plowing will begin as soon as the snow becomes plowable."

Forecast models remain split on intensity and totals for a winter storm approaching New York City, with early projections roughly 3 to 12 inches across the five boroughs and higher amounts possible in the broader tri-state area. A small track shift could mean mostly snow or a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain near the coast. Snow is expected to begin early Sunday, intensify Sunday afternoon and evening, and taper late Sunday night into Monday, creating a poor travel window. City officials are preparing for up to a foot, pre-treating streets, shifting sanitation crews, deploying salt spreaders, and planning plowing. An Arctic air mass will bring temperatures in the teens and wind chills in the single digits, increasing snow retention and concerns about prolonged icy conditions.

Read at Time Out New York