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The second snowfall of the week is expected to produce between 1-2 inches of accumulation, the National Weather Service is now reporting.
The NWS forecast predicts light snow to continue drop until about 7 p.m., with slippery conditions expected for the drive home commute. “Some areas could briefly see the snow come down heavier,” the NWS wrote on X.
Snow began dropping Friday morning. At 1 p.m., the weather service released its latest snowfall totals:
Our latest preliminary totals as of 1 pm…
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) January 19, 2024
Central Park: 0.1″
JFK: 0.1″
LGA: 0.6″
EWR: 0.2″
ISP: T”
BDR: 0.3″
NWS office (Upton, NY): 0.7″
Other unofficial reports:
Commack, NY: 1.2″
Monroe, NY: 1.0″
Danbury, CT: 1.2″
According to estimates, it appears there will be less accumulations than Tuesday’s storm, which saw some areas on Long Island seeing around 3 inches of snow.
Heading into tonight, expect the temperatures to drop to about 17 degrees, with wind chill bringing the values between 5 and 10 degrees.
Top: Snow falling down by Seaport Diner in Port Jefferson Station at 10:27 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19. (Credit: Nicholas Esposito)
