Maps show how much snow is expected to fall around NYC today

NEW YORK– A winter storm brings snow to New York City and the surrounding area today, with New Jersey expected to see the highest totals.

New York City public schools opened Monday, while New Jersey declared a state of emergency for southern counties and may have some local closures. Families should contact their school districts for the latest updates.

It is a First Alert Weather Day and accumulation is expected across the area. Here you can see when the storm will start and how much snow is expected to remain.

Winter storm blows over NYC

After a cold and dry weekend, the Tri-State region is about to welcome back our next winter storm on Monday. This storm has already proved problematicwith numerous reports of ice, snow and even a tornado for parts of the central and southern states.

As the storm migrates into our region of the country, only snow is expected for us. That storm will arrive here in the early hours of Monday morning and will last through Monday evening, ending by Monday evening.

This will not be a major snowstorm by any means, but some areas could see significant amounts of snow. According to the forecast models, this storm will follow a southerly course and leave the region at its northern edge.

That would lead to higher snow amounts south of the city, while some areas in the north may see none at all. A scenario like this is quite unusual here, as the northern suburbs typically receive the most snow.

How much snow are we talking about?

Light to moderate snow will fall all day on Monday. It looks like Ocean County will be the big winner, likely with a solid 3-6 inches. As for the rest of New Jersey, central counties, including Monmouth, could see 1 to 3 inches, while northern New Jersey is only expected to see up to 2 inches.

The Hudson Valley, Connecticut, as well as Long Island, are also expected to see only up to 2 inches. The south coast of Long Island may have slightly higher totals there.

Within NYC, a sharp line between snowfall totals is very likely. Overall, the city is expected to receive 1-2 inches. The highest totals are most likely to be found on Staten Island, along with the southern parts of Brooklyn and Queens.

In contrast, the northern Bronx can only get a dusting. Once the storm has subsided, bitter cold and strong winds will set in on Tuesday. And now that this cold air isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, neither will the snow that falls on Monday.

The rest of the week looks dry, windy and cold. Highs will struggle to reach freezing each day.

Live radar shows the latest storm track

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