New York City Sees Fresh Snow, More Expected Next Week

Forecasters warn of potential coastal storm bringing additional snowfall in the coming days.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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New Yorkers woke up Monday morning to a fresh coating of snow, with parts of the city and Long Island seeing over 2 inches overnight. Accuweather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva said this was a "pretty impressive little quick-hitting storm" and warned that another potential coastal storm could bring more snow to the area within the next week.

Why it matters

New York City residents have already endured a long and snowy winter, with piles of dirty, gray snow still lining the streets. Additional snowfall could prolong the winter weather and create further disruptions, though warmer temperatures expected this week may help melt some of the existing snow.

The details

The overnight snowfall did not appear to cause major disruptions at local airports, according to flight-tracking data. Temperatures are expected to rise into the 40s on Monday and remain mostly above freezing throughout the week, which should help melt some of the existing snow piles across the city.

  • The overnight snowfall occurred on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Forecasters warn of a potential coastal storm that may bring additional snow between Sunday and next Monday.

The players

Alex DaSilva

An Accuweather Meteorologist who provided commentary on the recent snowfall and the potential for more snow in the coming week.

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What they’re saying

“Pretty impressive little quick hitting storm today,”

— Alex DaSilva, Accuweather Meteorologist (The Post)

What’s next

Forecasters will continue to monitor the potential coastal storm that could bring additional snowfall to the New York City area within the next week.

The takeaway

New Yorkers are bracing for the possibility of more winter weather, even as warmer temperatures this week may help melt some of the existing snow piles. The city's resilience in the face of repeated snowstorms highlights the challenges of urban winter weather.