Storm Watch: New Snowfall, Timing Projections Released For Two-Day Event

Brand-new snowfall projections have increased for a long-duration storm that will last over the span of parts of two days.

A look at the latest projected snowfall totals released by the National Weather Service on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

A look at the latest projected snowfall totals in and around New York City and Long Island released by the National Weather Service on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

A look at projected snowfall totals on Thursday, Feb. 18 from AccuWeather.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather*

A look at arrival times for the new storm system on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather*

Joe Lombardi

02/18/2021 7:30 a.m.

The storm will arrive from west to east starting Thursday morning, Feb. 18, and continuing into Friday afternoon, Feb. 19, with the potential for moderate to heavy snowfall and a brief wintry mix, the National Weather Service said.

Widespread 3 to 5 inches is forecast by Thursday night, with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible tonight into Friday, for a total of 4 to 8 inches, the National Weather Service said in a statement issued Thursday morning.

For brand-new snowfall projections from the National Weather Service, see the first image above.

For projections in and around New York City and Long Island, where the most snowfall is expected, click on the second image above.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire region, has been extended until 7 p.m. Friday. It took effect Thursday morning.

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