What to KnowA powerful winter storm is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow on New York City and New Jersey — and potentially more in parts of the Hudson Valley — over the next day.A winter storm warning has been issued for the entire metro area, from southern Connecticut to northeast New Jer sey and southeast New York. It lasts through Saturday afternoon.Snowfall rates could hit 2 inches an hour at the peak of the storm, which should happen overnight.Because we’ve had so little snow the last few winters, even a 4-inch snow total would be Central Park’s biggest since January 2022. We could see double that if the forecast holds.For New York, Connecticut, and most of New Jersey, this will be an all-snow event, as temps stay below freezing for the duration. Areas southwest will see a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain. A state of emergency is in effect in NJ and NYC has issued a travel advisory; drivers should expect delays in holiday travel and hazardous travel conditions during the bulk of the snowfall. A powerful winter storm is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow on New York City and New Jersey — and potentially more in parts of the Hudson Valley — starting late Friday afternoon. A winter storm warning has been issued for the entire metro area, from southern Connecticut to northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. It lasts through Saturday afternoon. Check the latest weather alerts here. Track the latest developments below. ...read more read less