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.

NEW YORK - Snow is still falling across New York City, New Jersey and southern Connecticut this Sunday morning, with several inches of accumulation expected to continue as winter weather advisories remain in place.

The season's first widespread snowfall blanketed the Tri-State area on Sunday, which created slick conditions out on the roads for drivers and snarled traffic.

The snow complicated travel across the region, triggering flight disruptions at all of the area airports. According to the city, flights headed to JFK and LaGuardia were placed under a ground stop Sunday morning,

AccuWeather recently issued a weather warning for the New York City area, advising that temperatures will drop into the teens Sunday night into Monday morning. As the thermometer plummets, the weather alert warns that any moisture, slush or untreated surface will quickly refreeze after sundown.

Forecasters have predicted up to 4 inches of snow — and highs reaching only the 20s on Monday and Tuesday will keep the accumulation from dissolving away.

A winter storm is bearing down on the Big Apple with local authorities warning to prepare for travel chaos as the city sees the first measurable amount of snow this winter

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A nor’easter is expected to impact New York state Tuesday, bringing mostly rain to New York City, while some areas to the north and west see snowfall, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist John Feerick.