New York City is gearing up for a significant snowstorm this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Friday as a massive snowstorm takes aim at the region. The National Weather Service projected as many as 8 to 14 inches of snow accumulation for New York,

The storm will bring heavy snow and “crippling” ice impacts to more than 170 million people across the country.

What to Know Preliminary forecasts show 8-12 inches of snow can be expected for much of the tri-state area, including New York City, the Hudson Valley, nearly all of New Jersey and into Connecticut; areas along the coast may see slightly lower totals,

A Nor'easter is expected to bring heavy snowfall to Central New York from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon, with total accumulations of 12-18" and Winter Storm Warnings in effect, while temperatures remain in the low teens and single digits.

In his snow-day update, Mayor Mamdani confirmed that Monday will either be in-person or remote learning for students. He’ll make the decision by noon on Sunday.

With a winter storm set to hit the New York City area — along with nearly half of the United States — over the weekend, we’re getting a clearer picture on the timing of when we could see snow start to fall,