See projections for NY, NJ, CT – NBC New York

A winter weather advisory was issued for New York City ahead of Sunday’s snowstorm, which could drop anywhere from 3 to 5 inches across the five boroughs.

Further inland, a winter storm warning was also issued for a risk of heavier snow that could see parts of the tri-state accumulate 5 to 8 inches of snow. These warnings go into effect Sunday noon.

In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency on Saturday.

“As always, I urge all New Jerseyans to exercise caution, follow all safety protocols and stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary,” Murphy said in a statement.

The snow will move in before noon Sunday as temperatures drop below freezing. With colder air moving into the region and timing favoring the latter half of the day, temperatures for most of us are back below freezing, meaning this is pretty much an all-snow event. Expect snow to move in early afternoon, continue through the evening and taper off just after midnight.

Along the Jersey Shore and the eastern end of Long Island, where temperatures start off a bit milder, an initial rain and snow mix is ​​expected before the snow fully takes over, resulting in relatively lower accumulations along the coasts.

Otherwise, we expect a general 3 to 5 inches in the New York City metro area. Further inland parts of northern New Jersey, the upper Hudson Valley and into Connecticut, 5 to 8 inches are likely. And some higher elevation areas in northwestern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley could get as much as a foot of snow.

Any shift in the storm track will change the location of the highest snow accumulations, but the general outlook remains the same: We expect plowable snow across the tri-state on Sunday. Be ready to shovel and sled on Monday, just be sure to dress for the cold.

The snow that falls on Sunday will not melt just yet. Temperatures next week plunge into the teens and 20s for several days; the morning lichens drop to the single digits in the city.

We will experience the coldest gusts of the season, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday being the worst. Morning chills on these days could be minus zero, making for downright dangerous conditions.

The end of January is climatologically the coldest time of the year for Central Park. And this year certainly delivers in that regard.