how much snow is nyc getting

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Nature

New York City is currently forecast to get several inches of snow from the ongoing storm. Expect roughly 3 to 6 inches in most parts of the city by the time it ends.

Expected snow totals

Most current forecasts show a storm-total accumulation of about 3 to 6 inches across NYC, with lower-end amounts possible where mixing or lighter bands occur. Some local forecasts mention 1 to 3 inches for Manhattan and points north and west, with over 3 inches possible in Staten Island, parts of Queens and Brooklyn, and out onto Long Island.

Timing and impacts

Snow is expected to taper off by late morning to around midday today, with the heaviest snow already having occurred or ongoing early in the day. Travel may remain slick and hazardous into the afternoon due to compacted snow and refreeze, especially on untreated roads and sidewalks.

For the latest, hyper-local amounts in your specific neighborhood (e.g., Upper East Side vs. Brooklyn), check a live radar and a very short-term forecast or app, since banding can change totals over just a few miles.