NYC's First Snow? Weekend Winter Storm Could Bring a Surprise!

Is NYC about to see its first measurable snowfall of the season? A weather system moving in from Canada could bring a wintry mix this weekend, with the best chance for accumulation from Friday night into Saturday morning.

Timing and Impacts

FOX 5 NY meteorologists predict the highest chances of snowfall will be late Friday into early Saturday. While northern parts of the I-95 corridor could see 1-3 inches, NYC's snowfall is less certain. However, don't count out the Big Apple completely!

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The amount of snow depends on three factors according to FOX Weather: timing, moisture levels, and cold air presence. After the potential snow, temperatures will plummet to the teens and single digits.

Seasonal Snow Predictions

FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory predicts around 20 inches of snow for NYC this winter, below the typical 28-inch average. The lower Hudson Valley might see 20-25 inches. Much of the winter may bring a mix of rain and snow along the coast, with heavier snow further north.

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Winter Officially Begins

Winter officially starts on December 21st, the winter solstice. NYC public school winter break runs from December 23rd to January 1st.