As soon as we finish digging out from the record-breaking Blizzard of 2026, we have to prepare for more winter weather later this week which could complicate cleanup efforts and extend delays. Long-range forecast models suggest a weaker system arriving midweek, followed by a more organized storm toward the end of the week. Confidence is still evolving, but the signal for continued winter weather is clear.

The first system is expected to move through on Wednesday, bringing the potential for light snowfall north and west of the city in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. Fortunately, if snow accumulates, it wont be in the hardest hit areas.

This is an Alberta Clipper, which typically only produces nuisance precipitation and are fast moving, their fast-moving nature makes them trickier to forecast, and they have lower had lower forecast confidence.

Even small amounts of snow could create hazardous travel conditions and impact cleanup efforts.

Model guidance shows another storm moving through the tri-state on Thursday afternoon into Friday morning and it does look more sizable with winter weather impacts.

NOTE: Mixed precipitation events are notoriously difficult to forecast so expect changes to occur.

The overall weather pattern remains cold and active, allowing multiple storm systems to move through the region into the first week of March.

This means:

Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the forecast as details become clearer over the next several days.