A fast-moving storm is forecast to bring snow to nine states from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast by Wednesday, possibly hitting New York state

A quick-moving storm is expected to bring the first meaningful snowfall of the season to New York and New Jersey tonight, with most of the snow falling between midnight and 9 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures have stayed cold enough this morning for moderate to heavy snow which has made for plenty of snow covered and slushy roads across central New York.

And while snow may begin to fall on the city as early as 7 p.m. Saturday, the steadiest snowfall is expected to come down in the overnight hours. At some point before 10 a.m. Sunday, snowfall rates are likely to reach half an inch per hour before 10 a.m. Sunday, according to the weather service.

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Snow should taper off in New York City by about midday on Sunday before temperatures plummet under clear skies later, as a quick moving winter storm sweeps through the US Northeast.

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