NYC Weather: Snow Could Hit City This Week

NEW YORK CITY — New York City's first snow accumulation this season could hit as soon as Wednesday, forecasters say.

The city likely will be spared the harsh conditions from a strong winter storm now moving across Great Lakes, according to the National Weather Service.

But an area of light snow starting Wednesday morning could extend to the city and other Eastern areas.

"There remains large uncertainty regarding where exactly light snow will fall, but morning commutes may be impacted nonetheless as this would be the first accumulating snowfall for many," the weather forecast states.

"Snow likely," states the National Weather Service's forecast for Wednesday in New York City, which predicts a 60 percent chance of precipitation.

The snow and potential accumulation of less than an inch is a far cry from Monday's balmy weather.

But the mild weather ended Monday night as lows were expected to drop to 36 degrees and gusts hit as high as 34 mph.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast:

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 14 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Saturday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.