NYC Could See Plowable Snow This Weekend

Meteorologists say conditions are still uncertain, but a winter storm may bring a few inches of accumulation.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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According to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Dan Pydynowski, there is a possibility that New York City could receive a few inches of plowable snow on Sunday. While the forecast remains uncertain, a winter storm system is expected to develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday, potentially bringing snow or a mix of rain and snow to the city later that day and into early Monday morning.

Why it matters

Snowfall in New York City, even just a few inches, can have significant impacts on transportation, infrastructure, and daily life for residents. This potential storm comes after a relatively mild winter so far, making any significant snowfall more noteworthy.

The details

Pydynowski noted that certain conditions need to align for the 'worst-case scenario' of a few inches of snow to materialize. As of Wednesday, temperatures were forecast to reach the mid-30s on Sunday, which could work against a major snow event. However, the meteorologist said there is at least a possibility of a 'plowable snowfall' if the storm develops close enough to the city.

  • Through at least Saturday, no winter weather is expected, with temperatures reaching the 40s each afternoon and potentially flirting with 50 degrees on Saturday.
  • Some rain could come down on city streets from Wednesday through Friday in the form of occasional drizzle.
  • The threat of a winter storm comes in the latter half of the weekend, when a system is expected to develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast sometime Sunday afternoon into Sunday night.

The players

Dan Pydynowski

A senior meteorologist with AccuWeather who provided the forecast information for this potential winter storm.

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What they’re saying

“In the short term over the next few days, through at least Saturday no winter weather is expected. As a matter of fact, temperatures will be well into the 40s each afternoon, could even flirt with 50 degrees on Saturday for our high.”

— Dan Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist (silive.com)

“And as that storm develops, depending on exactly where it develops, there is a chance that we could see some snow or maybe a mix of rain and snow at some point later Sunday into Sunday night and very early Monday morning before the storm pulls away.”

— Dan Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist (silive.com)

What’s next

Meteorologists will continue to monitor the forecast and provide updates on the potential for snowfall in New York City this weekend as the storm system develops.

The takeaway

While the forecast remains uncertain, the possibility of a few inches of plowable snow in New York City this weekend serves as a reminder that winter weather can still impact the region, even after a relatively mild start to the season.