TRIPLE THREAT: 3 winter storms to hammer NYC this week; 2-4 inches expected Tuesday night

The first storm will hit Tuesday night and may bring several inches of snow to New York City
The first storm will hit Tuesday night and may bring several inches of snow to New York City. Photo credit AccuWeather

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A trio of winter storms will hit New York City this week, including a storm Tuesday night that could bring up to 4 inches of snow to the five boroughs.

The triple whammy will follow Saturday night’s storm, which dropped 3.1 inches of snow on Central Park and over 4 inches on parts of Queens.

The triple whammy of storms comes after a storm dropped several inches of snow on NYC on Feb. 8, 2025
The triple whammy of storms comes after a storm dropped several inches of snow on NYC on Feb. 8, 2025. Photo credit 1010 WINS
People walk through Times Square during a snow storm on Feb. 8, 2025
People walk through Times Square during a snow storm on Feb. 8, 2025. Photo credit Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images

Tuesday will be brisk and cold before the snow arrives late in the day, according to AccuWeather. Highs will be in the mid-30s.

The snow is set to continue into Tuesday night. A general 2-4 inches is forecasted across most of the area, with lesser amounts of a coating up to 1-2 inches predicted for the northern suburbs.

The first storm will come up from the south, so the Hudson Valley is expected to get less precipitation than NYC and parts of New Jersey
The first storm will come up from the south, so the Hudson Valley is expected to get less precipitation than NYC and parts of New Jersey. Photo credit AccuWeather

Flurries may linger into Wednesday morning before the snow moves out for a mostly cloudy day. The high will be 35.

The second round of snow, sleet and freezing rain will move in Wednesday night. The changeover from snow to rain is expected over the course of the overnight hours.

The second storm will arrive in NYC on Wednesday night and will be rainier than the first
The second storm will arrive in NYC on Wednesday night and will be rainier than the first. Photo credit AccuWeather
Wednesday night's storm will feature heavier precipitation to the north
Wednesday night's storm will feature heavier precipitation to the north. Photo credit AccuWeather

The rain will continue into Thursday morning, then clouds may break for some sun Thursday afternoon. The high will be 42.

While it will be dry and sunny on Friday, it will also be colder, with highs dropping back to the mid-30s.

The third storm system will hit this weekend, with a wintry mix expected Saturday. The track of that storm will become clearer in the days ahead.

A third storm is brewing for Saturday, forecasters said
A third storm is brewing for Saturday, forecasters said. Photo credit AccuWeather
February has had optimal conditions for winter storms
February has had optimal conditions for winter storms. Photo credit AccuWeather
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