NYC Weather: Up To 5 Inches Of Snow Will Hit Friday

NEW YORK CITY — A wintry blast is all but certain to blanket New York City with up to 5 inches of snow Friday, forecasters warn.

The city will be under a winter weather advisory Friday starting at 12 a.m. as the first major snowfall this season blows into the region, according to the National Weather Service.

“Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches,” the advisory states.

New Yorkers have yet to see accumulating snow this winter, which has so far been rather mild. Forecasters warned several times of potential snowfall, but each failed to either build up or even come to fruition.

This time is different — the National Weather Service predicts a 90 percent chance of snow starting Friday at 2 a.m.

The chance of precipitation moves up to 100 percent as day breaks Friday, mainly before 11 a.m., according to the forecast.

A hazardous weather outlook warns that the morning commute could be impacted by the snow.

“Snowfall rates could range between one half inch and one inch per hour in any heavy snowbands,” the outlook states.

City officials have already started preparing for the blast.

The Department of Sanitation issued a snow alert Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. Trash and recycling collections could be impacted as crews work to clear snow, officials warned. And composting collections will be suspended Friday.

Open Restaurants roadway dining will continue, if owners view it as safe, DSNY officials said.

Here’s the complete National Weather Service forecast:

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 9 to 14 mph.

Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 28. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 37. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 30.

Sunday
A chance of snow showers between 8am and 11am, then rain showers likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.