Snowflakes fell across the tri-state on Sunday afternoon, but the heaviest snow is ahead and temperatures fall below freezing. The bulk of the snow is expected to fall between 5 and 9 p.m. in the immediate New York City area.

New York City will experience temperatures in the 40s and 30s this weekend, dropping to a low of about 19 degrees Sunday night. There is also a chance of rain and up to 4 inches of snow in the coming days.

3-9 p.m. Sunday: The brunt. The quality of the snow starts to change. Previously "warmer" wet flakes will begin to cool and stack up, especially in the coldest areas north and west. Moderate, steady snow. A few stronger bands possible north and west.

Much of the tri-state is scheduled to be under a winter storm warning for a snowstorm Sunday that could bring the most accumulating snow to the area in nearly three years. Inland parts of New Jersey,