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,

The 20 million people of the New York City metro area are bracing for the impacts of the winter storm that's now predicted to bury the city under up to a foot of snow, snarling travel, closing schools,

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

The National Weather Service warned of “considerable disruption to transportation and daily life” from Sunday into Monday.

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Wondering how much snow you’re expected to get during this weekend’s storm? PIX11 meteorologists created a map breaking down snow totals throughout the tri-state area from Sunday to Monday.

Meteorologist John Homenuk says the difference between a major storm and something even bigger comes down to the sleet line.

Some 180 million Americans are bracing for impact as the threat of a severe winter storm looms across large swaths of the country from Texas to Massachusetts. As the weekend draws near, the final path of the storm remains uncertain: Models are predicting anywhere from minimal precipitation to close to a foot of snow in New York City. Here’s what we know.,,As of Friday, the National Weather Service’s New York office issued a winter storm watch for its entire forecast region, signaling a high possibility of six to 12 inches of snow with the chance of more than 12 inches in some areas. A social-media post from the agency urged residents to prepare for “considerable disruption to transportation and daily life.”, ,According to the NWS, the storm system will bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Rockies and the Great Plains beginning on Friday, moving toward the East Coast and potentially up through New England on Monday. The agency advised that the impacts of ice and snow will be prolonged due to plummeting temperatures from yet another arctic cold front. Currently, winter-storm watches stretch from parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Carolinas up through Ohio, Indiana, and Virginia. By Thursday, that list expanded to include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and New York.,The always indispensable New York Metro Weather X account writes that conditions are ripe for the city to potentially see its most significant snowfall in a decade, but it also makes it clear that the storm just missing the city remains a possibility and that at this point no forecaster knows for certain. Their current snowfall prediction stands at six to 10 inches in the metro area.,,As for a possible snow day on Monday, Mamdani said the city intends to do “everything that we can” to keep schools open, adding that a final decision on whether classes will be in-person or remote will be made by Sunday. “This forecast is quickly changing and the city will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves,” the mayor said.,Governor Kathy Hochul officially declared a state of emergency for New York on Friday in anticipation of the winter storm. “This is a very dangerous combination of heavy snow and extreme cold temperatures and the risks are so intense,” she said.,While plenty of uncertainty remains about the extent of the storm, New York City Emergency Management is urging New Yorkers to remain vigilant and “prepare for extreme cold weather this week,” as snow is expected with “at least a few inches possible” and the chance of higher totals based on the storm’s path.,“Think through how you will get to work if roads or transit are slowed. Make contingency arrangements for adult caregiving, healthcare, and childcare visits, especially if you or someone you love has disability, access, or functional needs. Plan for pets, including warmth, limited outdoor time, and enough food. Ensure you have enough food, water, and medicine at home for you and your family in case stores or deliveries are difficult to access Sunday or Monday,” the agency advised on Thursday.,,,,RelatedThunder Ice to Exploding Trees: A Glossary for the Coming Winter Storm