First snow of the season? Potential nor'easter impacts for NYC area

Will it snow in NYC? Possible nor'easter impact this week A developing late-week nor'easter is on track to bring the Northeast its first snow of the season, but the storm is expected to bring mostly rain and a bitter chill to New York City. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the latest forecast on Newsroom Live. The Brief New York City will experience widespread rain and gusty winds, as surface temperatures are too warm for snow to stick. Accumulating snow will be confined to interior regions and higher elevations, stretching from the Appalachians up through upstate New York and northern New England. As the storm departs toward Canada, weekend highs will plunge into the 30s with overnight lows in the 20s. NEW YORK CITY - A developing late-week nor'easter is on track to bring the Northeast its first snow of the season, alongside widespread rain and a steep drop in temperatures. JUMP TO: IMPACTS l LOCATION l WEEKEND However, for major cities along the I-95 corridor, including New York City, the storm is expected to bring mostly rain and a bitter chill. Impacts for NYC Local perspective: Here's how the potential nor'easter will likely unfold across the region, according to FOX Weather. Precipitation: As the low-pressure system moves toward the region late Thursday and Friday, the Philadelphia, D.C. and NYC areas are expected to primarily see widespread rain, leading to potential minor travel delays. Snow potential: Warm ground temperatures and a lack of deep cold air will prevent snow from sticking. While there is a possibility for a brief transition from rain to snow on the storm's back edge as it departs, accumulation is highly unlikely along the immediate I-95 corridor. Wind and rain: If a secondary low-pressure system develops close to the coastline, NYC, Philadelphia, and D.C. could experience periods of heavier rain and stronger wind gusts. A track further inland or out to sea would leave the cities much drier. Where will it snow? Big picture view: The highest chances of accumulating snow are reserved for higher elevations where the air is noticeably colder. The most significant snowfall is projected across northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Measurable snow could also stretch southward along the Appalachian Mountains, impacting central Pennsylvania and upstate New York. The National Weather Service predicts these areas could see at least one inch of snow. What we don't know: The exact placement of the storm, along with the amount of snow that may fall, is still unknown as shifts in the track could change its impacts. Weekend cold snap By the numbers: Regardless of the storm's exact track or precipitation type, it will pull a massive blast of cold Canadian air into the eastern U.S. as it exits toward Canada on Saturday. By the weekend, afternoon high temperatures across the Northeast region will struggle to break out of the 30s and 40s, with overnight lows plunging into the 20s. The Source: Information from this article was sourced from FOX Weather and the National Weather Service. Winter Weather New York City