It may not officially be winter yet, but a nor’easter is coming to NYC on Thursday and Friday, and some heavy snow is plausible.

On Monday, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Carl Erickson told The Post to expect “some of the chilliest air so far this season” headed into the weekend.

“It looks like this will be primarily a rainmaker for much of the Northeast,” he added. “There will be some rain coming into the New York City area as early as Thursday afternoon. It looks like the steadiest and heaviest of that will occur on late Thursday and into Friday morning.”

Erickson continued, “It won’t be a drastic Arctic cold surge but it will be a big change considering how nice it will be in the near term.”

It’s important to stock up on all the snow supplies headed into the weather event, and with the start of the storm just hours away, time is ticking. We found heated snow melting mats that will save you from major headaches in the coming days — and they’re even available with a hidden coupon.

Hetfoent’s No-Slip Rubber Heated Outdoor Mats come in a set of three and rapidly melt snow at a speed of 2 in/h. The SBR rubber base is durable and waterproof, helping to avoid any slips or trips.

The mat heats up safely and evenly, with a graphene honeycomb heating element that gets hot fast but is safe to the touch.

Place it on your doorstep or staircase outdoors to keep your home safe and protected — no need to ever whip out a heavy, expensive shovel.

Over 100 people bought the mats just within the past month, and Amazon shoppers are leaving rave reviews.

One person who shopped right before a snowstorm said that the mats were “amazing” and “a true time saver.”

“Our back steps always turn into an ice rink causing our dogs to slip and fall. Our older pup really needed something to help him when winter strikes…I was a little worried as the snow was coming down how things would go … but when I woke up the next morning the stairs were clear and the dogs were easily able to get outside safely,” they wrote.

Another agreed, “These are outstanding. This winter South Jersey had a lot of snow/ice. We didn’t like having to use ice melter on our deck to our entrance door. Put these down and they melted everything … we didn’t use any ice melt after putting them down.”

Up to four inches of snow are expected in the nor’easter. Stay ahead of the weather by shopping Hetfoent’s No-Slip Rubber Heated Outdoor Mats, an easy and affordable solution to controlling massive snow accumulation outside your home.

This article was written by Carrie Berk, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. Carrie specializes in New York City-ready fashion finds for every style, age and budget. Combing the internet’s sale sections, brand collaborations, seasonal trends, timeless staples and lookalike styles, she makes recommendations that stand the test of time in your wardrobe – without breaking the bank. Before joining The Post full time in 2026, her work appeared in HuffPost, Women’s Health, Newsweek and more.