Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Snow and Extreme Cold Expected to Impact New York State Starting Sunday

New York City May See 4-6 Inches of Snow; Long Island Can Expect 2-3 Inches of Snow; and Up to 10 Inches Possible in the Mid-Hudson and Capital Regions

Snow and Frigid Temperatures Beginning Sunday Night and Continuing Through Mid-Week Statewide

Lake Effect Snow for Areas East of Lakes Erie and Ontario Starting Sunday and Continuing Through Wednesday

Feels-Like Temperatures as Low as Negative 25 Degrees Fahrenheit Expected Across Much of the State on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings

Fans Attending Buffalo Bills Game on Sunday Can Expect Some Snow and Feels-Like Temperatures of 15 Degrees

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on winter weather expected to impact areas across the State starting Sunday. The Governor has directed State agencies to prepare to respond as conditions warrant. New Yorkers should monitor local weather conditions and take action to prepare for winter weather and freezing cold temperatures.

“Frigid temperatures and snow is expected to impact most of the State starting tomorrow, and my Administration stands ready to respond and assist our local partners,” Governor Hochul said. “New Yorkers are no stranger to winter weather, but I encourage everyone to make sure you and your family are prepared for the snow and extreme cold, exercise caution if traveling and continue to monitor your local forecast.’”

New York City residents should expect 4-6 inches of snow and Long Island residents should expect 2-3 inches of snow. The highest amounts of snowfall will be in the New York City Metro area — with peak snowfall rates of 0.5-1 inch per hour at times — which will result in slippery travel and snow-covered roads Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. The snow may begin as rain or a mix of rain and snow across Eastern Long Island Sunday afternoon. Precipitation in portions of Eastern Long Island may remain primarily rain.

Up to 10 inches of snow are expected in the Capital and Mid-Hudson Regions through Sunday night. On Sunday, up to 3 inches of heavy wet snow may occur in Orchard Park — fans attending the Buffalo Bills game can anticipate feels-like temperatures of 15 degrees. Lake effect snow is forecast to develop Sunday night and continue through Wednesday for areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Although the timing, placement and intensity of snow is uncertain, there is the potential for heavy lake effect snow and difficult travel conditions in these areas. Feels-like temperatures as low as negative 25 degrees Fahrenheit are also expected on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night across much of the state.

For a complete listing of weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website at alerts.weather.gov. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at alert.ny.gov — a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.