NYC Weather Outlook: Spring or More Winter?
FOX 5 NY Meteorologist Nick Gregory gives us his 2025 mid-winter weather prediction for New York City. Will we have six more weeks of winter, or an early spring?
NYC Winter So Far
Here are some key stats for the winter so far:
- December: 2.8 inches of snow (average is 4.9 inches)
- January: 3.0 inches of snow (average is 7.3 inches)
- Total: 5.8 inches of snow (average is 12.2 inches)
How Much More Snow?
While we're behind on snowfall, more snow is expected. Gregory predicts:
- NYC, Long Island, South Jersey: 7-12 inches more snow
- North Jersey, Hudson Valley, Connecticut: 12-17 inches more snow
Spring 2025 Outlook
Spring officially begins March 20th at 5:01 am. Gregory forecasts a warmer-than-average spring, but precipitation should be near average.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/01/932/524/screenshot-2025-01-29-183403.png?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Spring Temperature Outlook">
Punxsutawney Phil's Accuracy
How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? Over the last 10 years, his accuracy rate is only 30%! According to the Stormfax Almanac, his overall accuracy since 1887 is 39%. For NYC in 2025, Phil would need to not see his shadow to match climatological predictions.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/01/932/524/groundhog.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Punxsutawney Phil"> <img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/01/932/524/ed0d6018-temp-outlook.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Temperature Outlook">
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