Nor’easter set to chill NYC, bring upstate snow:’Chilliest air so far this season’

A nor’easter is expected to bring rain and gusty winds to New York City on Thursday and Friday, followed by the chilliest air of the season so far. The change comes after sunny, above-average temperatures in the 60s earlier in the week, and could cause minor flooding in the city.

Rain may begin Thursday afternoon, with the heaviest falls expected late Thursday into Friday morning; up to an inch could create street flooding and drainage problems. Overnight lows are forecast to reach the mid to high 30s on Friday and Saturday. Wet snow could mix with rain in the Hudson Valley, while light coatings and slippery spots are possible at higher elevations above roughly 1,800 to 2,000 feet, including parts of the Adirondacks and West Virginia.