New York Weather March 3 Evening - 28° Above Normal

Good evening. New York. I'm Jack O'Malley. That light drizzle hitting your windshield? It’s just the opening act for a messy transition night. We picked up about six-tenths of an inch of snow overnight, but the atmosphere isn't done with us yet. In the next 24 hours. In Here's trouble spot, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Rockland and northern Westchester until 10 P.M. Freezing rain is the main threat there, ready to glaze over any untreated surfaces this evening. If you're driving through those suburbs, take it slow. Down in the city, you escape the ice but not the wetness. Rain develops right around 7 P.M. With temperatures holding steady near 37 degrees. You might even see some patchy fog roll in late tonight, making for a damp commute in the morning. Head north to the Capital Region and the picture gets trickier. Freezing rain mixes with sleet between 7 P.M. and 2 A.M. You could pick up to three inches of snow before it changes over, meaning roads turn slick fast once that precipitation starts. Western and Central New York see rain this evening, finally tapering off by 28 degrees or 11 P.M. Lows dip to around 30 to 33 degrees overnight, with some patchy fog developing. Wednesday brings clearing skies and highs in the mid to upper 40s. But don't get used to the dry weather—Thursday and Friday turn wet again, though we stay mild. Then comes the weekend plot twist. Saturday brings highs in the upper 50s to low 60s statewide. Sunday and Monday keep that mild air east of the lakes, hanging near 60 degrees. That's running 28 degrees to 28 degrees above normal for early March. Spring is knocking loudly—just 17 days until the equinox. In One last thing, we've a full moon tonight. If the clouds break, it will be a bright one. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Take care That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.