Timeline: 10 inches of snow possible in New York, New Jersey

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A winter storm is expected to dump up to 10 inches of snow across the tri-state area on Friday, according to PIX11 meteorologists.

A winter storm warning will go into effect on Friday afternoon for the following areas:

New York

The Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island
Long Island
Westchester
Rockland

New Jersey

Bergen County
Essex County
Passaic County
Union County
Hudson County
Morris County

Here’s everything you need to know about the incoming winter storm:

Timeline

The watch goes into effect at 4 p.m. on Friday and will last through 1 p.m. on Saturday. Snow will start off dry and powdery before becoming wet overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Sleet could mix into the snow in northeast New Jersey, New York City and Long Island during the storm.

Expected snow totals

The NWS warned that between 4-8 inches of snow is expected, with 10 inches possible, in all areas under a winter storm watch. The rest of the tri-state area can expect to see between 2-5 inches, with up to 8 inches in isolated areas.

Snow could fall at a rate of 1 inch per hour, with 2 inches possible with heavier bands of the storm, according to the NWS.