The New York City metropolitan area is preparing for a significant snowstorm expected to bring up to 10 inches of snow this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts that the storm will commence as early as Sunday morning and continue through Monday afternoon, although the precise track, timing, and intensity remain somewhat uncertain. Temperatures are anticipated to fluctuate around the freezing point, potentially starting slightly above freezing on Sunday morning before dropping to near-freezing temperatures by Sunday night, which could influence the initial precipitation type before transitioning to predominantly snow.