Winter storm watch issued for New York, heavy snow expected: Here’s when
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday that she is asking New Yorkers to be careful ahead of the snowfall expected to hit the state.
A winter storm watch will be in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Although New York City won’t see a White Christmas, those returning or traveling on Friday may want to change their plans.
Heavy snowfall is expected to hit New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut, with 4 to 8 inches forecast. Road conditions are expected to be slippery, with hazardous conditions even affecting traffic, the NWS wrote in a probabilistic weather forecast.
“New York is no stranger to snow and cold weather, and considering the Christmas holiday, it’s important to be extra prepared before heading out,” said Governor Hochul. “As always, I encourage New Yorkers to monitor local weather forecasts and text their town or county name to our weather and emergency alert system. Be careful, drive slowly if you must travel, and have a safe weekend.”
Those with travel commitments are encouraged to follow these safety tips.
Driving safety tips
-
Watch the weather forecast for the area you may travel to
-
Make sure you have survival supplies in your car, such as a blanket, shovel, flashlight and extra batteries, extra warm clothing, a set of tire chains, battery booster cables, quick energy foods, and brightly colored fabric to use as a distress flag.
-
Keep your mobile phone battery charged and take it with you when you travel
For more information, Click here.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. She has been covering local news and LGBTQIA issues in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work. Here.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Head to PIX11 for the latest news, weather, sports and streaming video.
