""We had some differences in our computer forecast guidance, our numerical weather prediction, our weather models, they're starting to converge now toward the one or two models that were giving us more snow," said Jay Engle, meteorologist and winter weather lead with the New York City forecast office for the National Weather Service. As the models converge on a solution presenting a higher likelihood of significant snowfall, the weather service has issued a winter storm watch for the city. The watch notes that "heavy snow" is possible in the range of 6-10 inches. Elevated wind gusts with this storm could even reach up to 40 mph, according to the weather service."
"Areas of eastern Long Island and coastal Connecticut could potentially experience blizzard conditions with this storm, Engle said. While the Friday afternoon forecast indicates the city is trending toward more snow, Engle explained to the Advance/SILive.com that accumulation amounts could fluctuate and conditions could trend the other way. As of Friday afternoon, there is a 90% chance Staten Island will receive at least a trace of snow and a 10% chance the five boroughs could see upwards of 18 inches of snowfall."
A nor'easter is expected to affect New York City this weekend, with weather models converging toward solutions that favor heavier snowfall. A winter storm watch covers the city, indicating potential accumulations generally in the 6–10 inch range and the possibility of heavier localized totals. Elevated wind gusts could reach about 40 mph, increasing impacts. Eastern Long Island and coastal Connecticut face the potential for blizzard conditions. Forecast uncertainty remains and accumulation amounts could change as guidance updates. Staten Island has a very high chance of at least a trace of snow, while the five boroughs retain a small chance of much higher totals.
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