The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 3 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday.

A blast of Arctic cold is moving into the New York City area late Friday and will stick around through at least the middle of next week. Friday night will be especially dangerous, with temperatures dropping into the single digits and strong winds making it feel like 5 to 10 degrees below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect, meaning conditions could be dangerous for anyone spending time outdoors, including unhoused individuals, pets, and those without adequate heat. On top of the extreme cold, a major winter storm is expected late Saturday night through Monday. Snow is likely to begin in the city after midnight Saturday night and become heavy on Sunday. Current forecasts suggest at least 8-12 inches of snow in NYC, with the potential for more than a foot by the time the storm winds down. Travel will likely be severely impacted, especially on Sunday and Monday, with dangerous road conditions, possible transit delays, and flight disruptions. . Snow may continue lightly into Monday as the storm moves away, and bitter cold will follow, keeping snow and ice on the ground and making cleanup slower and more difficult. Residents should prepare now for extreme cold, power-straining heating demand, and significant winter weather impacts across the city.