NYC Dodges a Snow Bullet (Mostly)

A powerful winter storm initially predicted to blanket NYC with nearly half a foot of snow has been downgraded. Instead, the Big Apple is now expected to see only 2 to 4 inches of snow Saturday night, transitioning to rain by midnight.

<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/child-catches-snowflakes-tongue-people-98191176.jpg?w=1024" alt="A child catches snowflakes on her tongue in Times Square Saturday night.">

Times Square's Snowy Delight

Despite the reduced snowfall, Times Square transformed into a winter wonderland, with children and adults enjoying the snow.

<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/people-times-square-enjoy-snow-98191208.jpg?w=1024" alt="Heavy snow coated Times Square Saturday night."><img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/people-times-square-enjoy-snow-98191209.jpg?w=1024" alt="Snow began late Saturday night attracting children and adults who embraced the snow in Times Square.">

Suburbs and Beyond

Areas north of the city, including White Plains and the Hudson Valley, will experience significantly heavier snowfall (5 to 8 inches) and icy conditions. Southern Connecticut and parts of New Jersey could also see substantial snow accumulation. Long Island and northeastern New Jersey are forecasted to receive up to 5 inches.

<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/inches-snow-covering-streets-new-98196587_e616c9.jpg?w=1024" alt="A food service worker biked through snowy roads to deliver orders."><img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/inches-snow-covering-streets-new-98196582.jpg?w=1024" alt="Snow piled up on parked Citi Bikes across NYC."><img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/aerial-view-snow-covered-brooklyn-98199743.jpg?w=1024" alt="The winter storm brought a combination of snow, sleet and ice to New York City.">

Super Bowl Sunday and Beyond

Sunday will bring sunny skies and highs around 40 degrees in NYC, but icy conditions are possible in the evening. The forecast predicts more winter storms could hit the Northeast by Tuesday, lasting through Thursday.

<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/people-elmo-costumes-walk-times-98207839.jpg?w=1024" alt="Elmos walked through Times Square in the snow.">