STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City could see some snow this holiday weekend. Two storms may potentially bring snow to the region over the course of two days, according to Tom Kines, an AccuWeather senior meteorologist. The first system expected to bring precipitation to the area will be on Saturday.

A cold front will usher in bone-chilling temperatures and a possible wintry mix of rain and snow in New York City on Thursday, according to forecasters.

A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.

Temperatures will turn back up into the low 40s on Saturday before dropping back down overnight, with highs around freezing on Sunday, according to the NWS. That means the rain on roads won’t have the chance to evaporate and could freeze instead, making for potentially icy conditions, Ramsey said.

New Yorkers can expect to see a mix of snow and rain on Thursday. The wintry mix could mean a messy commute around the city. Freezing temperatures could also create icy conditions. NEW YORK CITY - Winter weather in the New York City area may bring a messy commute for drivers on Thursday.

The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.Most notable was an intense snow squall that plowed through the region right before sunrise. That squall line put down a quick coating to 1 inch of snow in many locations.