Nor'easter Could Bring Rain, Wind And Even Snow To NYC

NEW YORK CITY – Powerful winds, heavy rain and even a little snow is possible in NYC this weekend, the National Weather Service says.

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for the area.

A low pressure system is expected to pass south of Long Island on Saturday and track up towards Cape Cod, bringing with it heavy rain throughout the region.

As the storm intensifies, the rain may change to wet snow Saturday evening. Most of the snow is expected to be west and north of the city, the NWS said. Little accumulation is expected.

Strong northeast winds will gust to around 45 mph at times Saturday.

The full forecast, courtesy of the NWS:

Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday
Rain, mainly before 3pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. North wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 16 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.