STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It might be time to bring out your shovels, winter boots and coats later this week.

A storm rolling into the Northeast may bring the first snowfall of the season from Thursday to Friday, according to meteorologists.

A snowstorm is expected to hit areas of northern New York State, but a 50-mile difference in the storm track could mean the difference between areas receiving all rain or seeing some snow from Thursday night into Friday morning, according to AccuWeather.com.

“Just how close to the Atlantic coast rain will change over to snow remains a major question,” said Bill Deger, AccuWeather meteorologist.

Forescasters said the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia and New York City, could be in the mix zone of both rain and snow on Thursday night into Friday morning.

“If the storm tracks just a little farther south, New York City could mix with or even change over to all snow for a period during the storm,” Deger said.

If snow is expected in the forecast, meteorologists suggest motorists be aware of slippery roads, reduced visibility and travel delays that could possibly affect commutes.

Temperatures on Staten Island for Thursday are expected to reach a high of 57 degrees, and a low of 34 degrees. The high temperature for Friday will be 42 degrees, and a low of 28, according to AccuWeather.com.

New York City is expected to get quite a bit of precipitation this winter, as forecasters are predicting an active season in the Northeast. Above-normal snowfall could be in store for areas from here to Boston, according to the Accuweather.com annual winter forecast that was recently released.

The 2020 Farmers’ Almanac has predicted frigid temperatures and higher-than-normal precipitation in New York in its annual long-range forecast.

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