Light Snow Expected in New York, New Jersey and Long Island

Forecasters predict 1-2 inches of snow, with isolated higher amounts, as a storm system moves offshore.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A storm system moving offshore from the Southeast is expected to interact with colder air across parts of the Northeast, likely producing light snowfall across New York, New Jersey, and Long Island through Sunday night. The National Weather Service is predicting snowfall totals of 1-2 inches, with isolated amounts up to 3 inches, which could create hazardous travel conditions late Sunday night into Monday morning.

Why it matters

While not a major winter storm, the light snowfall is still an inconvenience for residents in the region who have already dealt with significant snow accumulations this season. The unpredictability of the storm's path also adds uncertainty for forecasters and residents alike.

The details

The New York office of the National Weather Service said snowfall totals of 1-2 inches are likely, with isolated amounts of up to 3 inches, across New York City, northeastern New Jersey, and much of Long Island. Less than an inch is expected elsewhere. The New Jersey Department of Transportation urged residents to use caution as central New Jersey was expected to get the heaviest amount of snow.

  • The snow is expected to start late Sunday night and continue into Monday morning.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings.

New Jersey Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving New Jersey's transportation infrastructure.

Danny Randazzo

A mail carrier on Long Island who expressed frustration with the ongoing winter weather.

Donna DeMarinis

A resident of Wayne County in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania who is tired of the recent heavy snowfall.

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What they’re saying

“I've had enough snow.”

— Danny Randazzo, Mail carrier (Facebook)

“It's taking a toll on us.”

— Danny Randazzo, Mail carrier (Interview)

“The cleanup has been a pain, because I have to get my daughter to the bus stop if there is school.”

— Donna DeMarinis, Resident (Interview)

“We got two feet of snow a couple of weeks ago, and we haven't moved.”

— Donna DeMarinis, Resident (Interview)

What’s next

Forecasters said that uncertainty about the winter weather remained high, largely because of the unpredictability of the storm's path. A northerly route could lead to widespread snowfall, while a more southerly track could limit snowfall totals or result in no snow at all.

The takeaway

While this latest round of light snow may be an inconvenience for residents in the region, it highlights the ongoing challenges of winter weather forecasting and the need for communities to be prepared for a range of potential weather scenarios.