NYC Weather: As Much As 4 Inches Of Snow Now Expected

NEW YORK — Two to four inches of snow is expected Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. A light glaze of ice is expected as well, according to the weather service.

The weather service warned of slippery, hazardous road conditions that will impact Wednesday evening's commute.

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday, according to forecasters.

Late Wednesday, the snow is expected to turn into a wintry mix.

Later in the evening the snow is expected to transition to a wintry mix, and then all rain, especially closer to the coast. But not before 2-4 inches of snow is expected further to the west and southwest (including NYC). with lesser amounts anticipated to the east and northeast. pic.twitter.com/Jodw4e1u8i
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) February 20, 2019

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Here is what the rest of the week looks like:

Wednesday:

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. until 1 a.m. Thursday. Two to four inches of snow is expected, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 30 with wind chill values 20 to 25. Northeast winds around 7 mph becomes southeast this afternoon. 80 percent chance of precipitation.

Wednesday night:

Rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected. Rain after 1 a.m. Temperature rising to 35 by 1 a.m. Wind chill values between 20 and 205. East wind around 8 mph becomes northeast after midnight. 100 percent chance of precipitation. Little to no additional ice accumulation expected, but one to two inches of new snow and sleet is possible.

Thursday:

30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8 a.m. Cloudy at first, and then expected to become sunnier with a high near 51. Wind chill values between 30 and 40. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

Thursday night:

Partly cloudy with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Friday:

Mostly sunny with a high near 45. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday night:

Partly cloudy with a low around 34.

Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Image caption: A pedestrian walks during snow on April 2, 2018 in New York City.